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ProjectManager

DWAYNE ELLIOTT

Parkville,MD

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Resourceful Project Manager with 12 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 25 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Qualified manager versed in all aspects of project management from inception to completion. Excels in recruiting and talent acquisition, as well as optimizing team skills. Track record of on-time rollouts that met all project milestones and surpassed quality expectations. Motivated Project Manager with 12 years of experience controlling all stages of projects from inception through monitoring and closing, exceeding expectations of being on time and on budget. Considerable client-facing project experience has driven commitment to customer satisfaction. Hardworking Project Manager offering more than 25 years of leadership experience working with multiple teams on construction projects. Successful at building and maintaining open communication between team members, clients and leadership. Quality-driven and proactive with advanced understanding of contract management, contractor oversight and construction administration. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated Verizon professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Verizon Inc
Baltimore, MD
09.2010 - 09.2022
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
  • Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
  • Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
  • Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.

Manager of Operations

Verizon Inc
Baltimore, MD
12.1997 - 09.2010
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Delegated 20 daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed, trained and motivated technicians and contractors to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in communication field.
  • Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
  • Scheduled employees for daily shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Monitored over 20 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in meeting objectives.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar construction operation.

Business Owner

Dwayne Elliott
Baltimore, MD
07.1985 - 12.1997
  • Consulted with 1,000 customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated 100 employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
  • Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.

Platoon Sergeant

US Army
Karlsruhe, Germany
03.1981 - 03.1985
  • Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
  • Trained, supervised and organized over 25 soldiers and personnel.
  • Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
  • Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
  • Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
  • Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands, and proper ammunition handling.
  • Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.

Education

High School Diploma -

Parkville High School & Center For Math/Science
Baltimore, MD
1980

Skills

  • Timely Project Completion
  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Vendor Selection
  • Project Deadlines

Timeline

Project Manager

Verizon Inc
09.2010 - 09.2022

Manager of Operations

Verizon Inc
12.1997 - 09.2010

Business Owner

Dwayne Elliott
07.1985 - 12.1997

Platoon Sergeant

US Army
03.1981 - 03.1985

High School Diploma -

Parkville High School & Center For Math/Science
DWAYNE ELLIOTT