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Donald Stephen Taylor III

Maysville,GA

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Greens Concrete Finishing, LLC, showcasing strong leadership and exceptional verbal communication. Expert in driving project completion with a 25% reduction in contract expenses, demonstrating an unsurpassed work ethic and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in team coordination and quality assurance, ensuring project excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Greens Concrete Finishing, LLC
Athens, GA
05.2022 - Current
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.

Construction Manager

Pulte Group
Atlanta, GA
06.2018 - 05.2022
  • Worked closely with city officials regarding permits required for various types of construction projects.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
  • Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
  • Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
  • Ensured adherence to local building ordinances by reviewing plans prior to beginning work on each project.
  • Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
  • Provided guidance to workers regarding safe operating procedures when using machinery or tools.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
  • Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures and prepared financial reports related to construction activities.
  • Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
  • Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
  • Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
  • Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.

Animal Control Officer

Jackson County Government
Jefferson, GA
06.2016 - 06.2018

My responsibilities as an animal control officer are as follows:

  • Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.
  • Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
  • Investigated all security and safety violations.
  • Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
  • Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.

Operations Manager

Force 911, LLC
Norcross, GA
09.2010 - 06.2016

My responsibilities as operations manager at Force 911, LLC, consisted of:

  • Managed 75-100 police car install projects per year.
  • Reduced average contract expenses by 25% through aggressive negotiations with vendors.
  • Established project control procedures such as project forecasts and cash flow projections.
  • Directed the work of several independent contractors.
  • Completed 10 performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Created new revenue streams through offering more services such as radar recertification, offering installs outside of police vehicles and offering installs to public utility vehicles, sanitation vehicles, power company vehicles, etc.
  • Hired and trained all installers and staff members.
  • Maintained project quality with a hands-on management style.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements that would both challenge and refine the company's product offerings
  • Incorporated suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales.
  • Generated and developed leads to acquire new clients.
  • Ensured that each guest's experience was positive, memorable and consistent.
  • Worked directly with a plethora of police agencies to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships.
  • Set project timeline's and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule.
  • Worked with support teams to resolve issues with a variety of products that we offered.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of police equipment to better serve customers and meet demanding sales objectives.
  • Oversaw up to 10-15 projects at a time without sacrificing standards.
  • Negotiated and finalized contracts with new and existing customers.

Police Sergeant

Jefferson Police Department
Jefferson, GA
03.2005 - 09.2010

My responsibilities a police Sergeant were to uphold the US Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia.

  • Supervised 5 police officers for 12 hour shifts.
  • Approved incident/accident reports that would later be used in a court of law.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service.
  • Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel.
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on the premises.
  • Patrolled commercial property and the associated parking garage.
  • Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
  • Investigated all security and safety violations.
  • Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.
  • Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.
  • Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.

Deputy Sheriff

Jackson County Sheriffs Office
Jefferson, GA
05.2004 - 03.2005

My responsibilities as a deputy sheriff was to uphold the US Constitution and the laws of the State of Georgia.

  • Drafted reports detailing incidents and safety violations.
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements.
  • Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Researched and analyzed crime statistics to maintain awareness and knowledge.
  • Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
  • Patrolled commercial property and the associated parking garage.
  • Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.
  • Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
  • Investigated all security and safety violations.
  • Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
  • Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel.
  • Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
  • Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.

Police Officer

Jefferson Police Department
Jefferson, GA
06.2002 - 05.2004

My responsibilities as a police officer were to uphold the US Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia.

  • Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
  • Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
  • Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.

Correctional Officer

Jackson County Government
Jefferson, GA
04.1999 - 06.2002

My duties as a correctional officer for Jackson County Government consisted of:

  • Searched the building and grounds, and work areas for contraband.
  • Supervised and maintained the custody and control of up to six state inmates on a work detail at the Jackson County Recreation Department.
  • Assigned different tasks to completed by inmates.
  • Checked specific tasks once they were completed for accuracy.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
  • Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders in the institution.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.

Education

GA Post Certified Police Officer - Law Enforcement

Northeast Georgia Police Academy
Athens, GA
2002

High School Diploma -

Jackson County High School
Jefferson, GA
1999

Did not graduate. -

Gainesville State College
Oakwood, GA

Skills

  • Background in supervision and management
  • Team leadership
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Extremely organized
  • Natural leader
  • Project management
  • Unsurpassed work ethic
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Expense reports
  • Superb time management skills
  • Dependable
  • Detail-oriented

Education

Oakwood, GA,Jefferson, GA,Athens, GA

Timeline

Project Manager

Greens Concrete Finishing, LLC
05.2022 - Current

Construction Manager

Pulte Group
06.2018 - 05.2022

Animal Control Officer

Jackson County Government
06.2016 - 06.2018

Operations Manager

Force 911, LLC
09.2010 - 06.2016

Police Sergeant

Jefferson Police Department
03.2005 - 09.2010

Deputy Sheriff

Jackson County Sheriffs Office
05.2004 - 03.2005

Police Officer

Jefferson Police Department
06.2002 - 05.2004

Correctional Officer

Jackson County Government
04.1999 - 06.2002

GA Post Certified Police Officer - Law Enforcement

Northeast Georgia Police Academy

High School Diploma -

Jackson County High School

Did not graduate. -

Gainesville State College
Donald Stephen Taylor III