Gary Waters
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Seasoned Project Manager with experience in executing complex projects within diverse industries. Proven ability to drive teams towards achieving project goals while adhering to timelines and budgets. Demonstrated strengths include strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Past work has resulted in successful project completion, improved efficiency, and significant cost savings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Business Owner
Waters Flooring
Hot Springs National Park, AR
01.2019 - Current
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
Roofing Salesperson
Hot Springs Roofing
Hot Springs National Park, AR
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensured compliance with local building codes during installation process.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for various roofing projects according to specifications.
- Identified opportunities for growth within current customer base through upselling techniques.
- Followed up with customers after installation and repair work was completed for feedback.
- Generated new business through networking, cold calling and other methods of prospecting.
- Negotiated contracts with clients while maintaining a positive relationship with them.
- Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to increase sales revenue.
Quality Manager
NCF contractors
Little Rock, AR
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues and developed strategies for resolution.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR05-2009
Skills
- Project development
- Workforce training
- Systems implementation
- Project tracking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Project estimation and bidding
- Customer relations specialist
- Multi-unit operations management
- Construction management
- Sales development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager/Business Owner
Waters Flooring
01.2019 - Current
Roofing Salesperson
Hot Springs Roofing
05.2017 - 01.2019
Quality Manager
NCF contractors
07.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas
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