Ethan Szempruch
Bealeton,VA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with 8 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in security solutions. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and resource optimization, utilizing AutoCAD and Blue Beam for precise project execution. Focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency to align project objectives with client satisfaction. PMP certified since July 2026, committed to industry standards and best practices. Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Palmer's Security Solutions
Manassas, VA
12.2024 - Current
- Developed project proposals that aligned client needs with project scope to ensure clarity and mutual understanding.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver security solutions projects, streamline workflows, and implement resource optimization strategies for enhanced client outcomes.
- Direct project lifecycles while monitoring KPIs, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Develop detailed project proposals, ensuring client needs and project scope alignment.
- Directed project lifecycles by monitoring KPIs and managing stakeholder expectations to maintain alignment with organizational objectives.
- Facilitate team collaboration using Box for efficient data management and communication.
- Utilize AutoCAD and Blue Beam for precise design and documentation management.
- Ensure SCIF compliance, integrating security protocols into construction processes.
- Drove security infrastructure projects through strategic planning, optimizing resources, and implementing quality control measures to meet project goals.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, tracking milestones and deliverables on up to 50 projects at one time, to meet client expectations.
Project Engineer
Palmer's Security Solutions
Manassas, VA
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded implementation of advanced security protocols, driving substantial improvements in system reliability and client satisfaction.
- Led engineering teams to enhance security systems, improving client satisfaction and efficiency.
- Streamlined security system deployment processes by integrating cross-functional teams and optimizing resource allocation, resulting in enhanced project delivery.
- Optimized project workflows, achieving faster implementation without sacrificing quality.
- Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to align project deliverables with security objectives, ensuring seamless system integration.
- Coordinated technical specifications for successful security initiatives under ICD 705.
- Managed technical documentation and compliance protocols for security installations, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client requirements.
- Fostered strong partnerships with stakeholders to align project deliverables with security objectives, facilitating smooth system integration.
- Orchestrated multi-site security system upgrades while maintaining continuous operations, enhancing implementation efficiency through strategic resource planning.
- Developed technical specifications and compliance documentation for ICD 705 security installations, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Millwork Specialist
The Home Depot
Warrenton, VA
02.2017 - 05.2023
- Led millwork department sales, managed custom door and window orders, and provided expert consultations for residential and commercial projects.
- Streamlined order processing workflow and reduced customer wait times through project management and vendor coordination.
- Streamlined order processing workflow and reduced customer wait times through efficient project management and vendor coordination.
- Optimized inventory management and tracked market trends to maintain product availability and meet seasonal demand fluctuations.
- Partnered with contractors and homeowners to deliver tailored millwork solutions, ensuring precise measurements and specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels and market dynamics to ensure optimal stock availability, while maintaining precise product specifications and measurements.
- Implemented workflow strategies for custom millwork orders, enhancing department efficiency and customer experience.
- Managed millwork projects from design through installation, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and adherence to specifications.
Education
Associates - Fire Science
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL06-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
- Project tracking
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Stakeholder communication
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Resource Management
- Resource Allocation
- Project Reporting
- Budget forecasting
- Cost Control
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Project estimation
- Vendor Management
- Communication Skills
- Client Engagement
- Client Relations
- Customer Focus
- Construction Management
- Technical Documentation
- Document control
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Project strategy
- Project development
- Advanced problem solving
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Performance Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Workflow planning
- Client relationship
- Stakeholder communication
- Workflow planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Forecasting budget
- Document management
- Project estimation
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Interests
I'm passionate about exploring the world with my fiancé, whether it's traveling to new destinations or capturing the beauty of those moments through photography We love hiking together, discovering new trails, and fishing in peaceful spots where we can unwind On any given weekend, you'll likely find us at a baseball game, cheering on our favorite team When we're at home, I enjoy playing guitar and diving into new music I'm always eager to learn and explore new things, whether it's a skill, a place, or a fascinating topic Life is about discovery, and I embrace every opportunity to grow and share those experiences with the people I love
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Project Manager
Palmer's Security Solutions
12.2024 - Current
Project Engineer
Palmer's Security Solutions
05.2023 - 12.2024
Millwork Specialist
The Home Depot
02.2017 - 05.2023
Associates - Fire Science
Waubonsee Community College