Edward Reed
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 17 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/President
Ascend South West
11.2005 - Current
- Founded and managed visualization business.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Skilled in Vectorworks, Cinema 4D, Keyshot, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, MicroSoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Intuit Quickbooks
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Construction Manager
T-Mobile, Inc
05.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for construction of 20+ T-Mobile wireless communication facilities
- Worked as construction team member in recon, planning and identification of assigned sites
- Accountabilities include: site design, construction cost analysis, redline review, management of general contractors by developing and evaluating bids; locating and qualifying contractors; obtaining and maintaining contractor documentation; inspecting adherence to drawings, specifications, and schedules, General contractor reviews; OSHA safety training and field implementation and close out binder submittal.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays
Construction Management Team Member
Verizon Wireless Corporation
02.2005 - 05.2005
- Provide analysis of construction documents, review and redline ZD’s and CD’s for design and construction of multiple Verizon Wireless Cell Sites
- Accountabilities include submittal of purchase order requests for assigned tasks
- Responsible for site lockdowns, design and implementation of power and telco point of feed, field inspections and coordination of all associated construction projects.
Construction Manager
Tetra Tech, Inc
03.2004 - 02.2005
- Responsible for the construction of 25+ Nextel wireless communication facilities
- Worked as construction team member in the recon, planning and identification of assigned sites
- Accountabilities include: site design, construction cost analysis, redline review, management of general contractors by developing and evaluating bids; locating and qualifying contractors; obtaining and maintaining contractor documentation; inspecting adherence to drawings, specifications, and schedules, General contractor reviews; OSHA safety training and field implementation and close out binder submittal.
Construction Manager
SBA Network Services Inc
02.2004 - 03.2004
- Plan and coordinate the construction of designated cell sites
- Performed site surveys, lockdowns, preconstruction meetings, redline review meetings
- Acquisition of city and county construction permits
- Alignment of construction activities with local utilities
- Award bids to contractors Accountable for overseeing all phases of cell site construction.
District Manager
Hollywood Entertainment Inc
10.2002 - 03.2004
- Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
- Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Senior Project Manager
Comtract Communications Inc
01.1999 - 10.2002
- Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
- Accountable for recruiting and retention as well as training, employee evaluations and improvement counseling
- Managed multiple state projects
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of Corporate Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Code of Safe Practices, Employee Policy Manual, Employee Job Descriptions and related forms
- Responsible for 20 million dollars in wireless telecommunications hardware inventory
- Responsible for the installation and deployment of approximately 10 thousand micro-cell transmitters in multiple geographical service areas
- Maintained payroll, human resource, Cal-OSHA and production documentation
- Completed Cal-OSHA safety training.
District Manager
Hollywood Entertainment Inc
02.1995 - 08.1997
- Direct supervision, motivation and leadership for twenty-two Hollywood Video Superstores
- Control of overall operational and service functions
- Responsible for maximizing the available personnel, inventory, support and customer resources in attainment of monthly and annual financial objectives
- Directly responsible for coordination of approximately thirty new store openings
- Coordinated with Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Managers and the Director of Human Resources for the creation, development and implementation of numerous field operations reporting systems including but not limited to; trend summary analysis, P&L monitoring, revenue forecasting and national bonus calculations
- Volunteered to develop a District Manager level Microsoft Excel training seminar to assist in the proficiency of my fellow teammates
- Initiated local “News Letter” and implemented district level awards and recognition programs
- Trained and promoted numerous individuals to Store and Area Manager status
- Supervised and motivated team to the win of first National Sales Contest.
Manager
The Olive Garden G.M.R. Inc
03.1992 - 03.1994
- Received extensive training in all aspects of full service restaurant functions
- Including: G.M.R Inc., Alcohol Awareness, Wine Service, and Bartending Kitchen and production operations
- Received 93% upon certification from The National Restaurant Association, ServSafe Applied Food Service and Sanitation
- Graduated from G.M.R Inc., second in Management Training in Orlando FL
- Supervised staff of 100 plus employees
- Responsible for employee recruiting, retention, training and evaluation, inventory, labor management and EEO/EDD/INS compliance
- Accountable for catering and local public relations events.
General Manager
Pizza Hut, PepsiCo Inc
09.1988 - 04.1992
- Provided operational and administrative support to all aspects of restaurant and delivery operations
- Instrumental in coordinating start-up of fourteen branch delivery units; including site analysis, staffing, local marketing and community involvement
- Worked with San Bernardino County’s JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) program to provide positive development of communities’ youth in the work environment
- Recipient of numerous awards: Margin Profit 1989, High Sales 1990, Profit Growth 1990, Margin Profit 1991, Western Division Seal of Excellence, Labor Control Record 1991, Member Million Dollar Club 1992
- Completed numerous company sponsored seminars, including Recruitment and Retention, Train the Trainer, Business Management, Supervisory Skills and Customer Retention
- Advocate of “Show and Tell Guided Practice and Follow-up” training methods.
Education
Computer And Information Sciences
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZComputer And Information Sciences
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CASkills
- Multi-unit operations management
- Natural leader
- Results-oriented
- Staff retention
- Relationship building
- Project development and lifecycle
- Unsurpassed work ethic
- Detail-oriented
- Executive Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Oversight
- Management Team Leadership
Certification
FAA - Commercial sUAS Pilot. June 2020
AUVSI Top Operator Level 1 11/2022 DartDrones Inc | AUVSI
UAS Drone Structure Inspection 08/2022 Dronitek Flight Academy | Roseville, CA
UAS Mapping And Modeling 08/2022. Dronitek Flight Academy | Roseville, CA
Advanced UAS Flight Operations And Safety 07/2022 Dronitek Flight Academy | Roseville, CA
CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Owner/President
Ascend South West
11.2005 - Current
Construction Manager
T-Mobile, Inc
05.2005 - 01.2006
Construction Management Team Member
Verizon Wireless Corporation
02.2005 - 05.2005
Construction Manager
Tetra Tech, Inc
03.2004 - 02.2005
Construction Manager
SBA Network Services Inc
02.2004 - 03.2004
District Manager
Hollywood Entertainment Inc
10.2002 - 03.2004
Senior Project Manager
Comtract Communications Inc
01.1999 - 10.2002
District Manager
Hollywood Entertainment Inc
02.1995 - 08.1997
Manager
The Olive Garden G.M.R. Inc
03.1992 - 03.1994
General Manager
Pizza Hut, PepsiCo Inc
09.1988 - 04.1992
Computer And Information Sciences
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Computer And Information Sciences
Victor Valley College
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