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Gerald Ellis

Mesa

Summary

Focused Project Manager with over 10 years of experience, 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.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Septon Development Group
05.2022 - 03.2025
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Project Manager

RMJ Construction
02.2021 - 03.2022

As a project manager for RMJ I oversee 25 to 30 jobs at a time. They are all in various
stages of completion, from just starting to collecting final payment.
It is my responsibility to set up initial walks, collect payments and all documentation
throughout the job and then schedule sub-contractors to complete the work.

  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

Account Manager

Steeler Supply Co.
11.2020 - 02.2021

As an account manager I was responsible for getting clients orders in and calling them to
see if there was anything that they needed help with or if they needed help placing
orders.

  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.

Assistant Project Manager/Estimator

CDS Framing
01.2018 - 11.2020

As an assistant project manager/estimator I was responsible for: Pre bid procedures, loading drawings into takeoff software, Managing, and updating the
bid board, and Tracking each project that is to be bid and updating information as it comes in. Once Awarded a Project, I would review the drawings and have a kickoff meeting with the foremen in charge of the job, Visit the jobsite checking on status and flow of the job, Create submittal packages and safety data sheets for all material being used on the job, Attend jobsite meetings regarding scheduling/ manpower/ buyout/ close out in
order to generate any necessary change orders, and distribute project. information/review invoices/and help with material orders and track the shipments. Closeout, review contract to make sure all work was done and any extra work was documented and charged for, made sure any extra material called out in the specs is turned over and is the proper amount, and ensure all change orders have been tracked and paid.

  • Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.

Security Officer

Arizona State Supreme Court
12.2016 - 01.2018
  • Operate metal detecting equipment as well as x-ray scanners.
  • On and off sight building security.
  • Armed transport.
  • Interior and Extorter patrols.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.

Security Specialist

Imperial Protective Services
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • Company, Event, and personal security
  • Work in small groups (3 to 4-man Teams) or as a standalone security specialist.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Screened incoming employees, personal belongings, and shipments for security concerns.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.

United States Army

United States Army
09.2011 - 09.2016
  • Primary Arms Room Technician: December 2014 until September 2016
  • Successfully inventoried and maintained accountability for $6 MIL worth of weapons and
    military optics and equipment, resulting in 100% pass rate on all inspections of items and
    paperwork.
  • Conducted weapons training to 130 plus members of the company.
  • Improved record keeping of maintenance and property by implementing filing systems
    and accountability of all items in arms room.
  • Trained 2 other arms room personnel to use all systems and procedures in the arms
    room.
  • Team Leader: August 2013 until December 2014
  • Trained 5-man team to effectively perform Battle drills and other mission essential tasks
    while temporarily assigned to a foreign country.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Equipment Operator

A+ Contractors
04.2008 - 09.2011
  • Mastered operations of heavy machinery including, front end loaders, bull dozers, road
    graders, track hoes, and various compacting equipment.
  • Efficiently ran equipment to improve production on job sights resulting in increased
    profit for company.
  • Quickly learned and mastered new skills in order to make job sights run smoother with less
    personnel on sight.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.

Laborer

A+ Contractors
07.2007 - 04.2008
  • Became an expert in laying new pipelines efficiently with no sags or leaks to eliminate
    extra costs and expenses in having to dig lines up to fix them.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School
Mesa, AZ
06-2007

Skills

  • Workforce training
  • Feasibility analysis
  • Systems implementation
  • Work flow planning
  • Project tracking
  • Project development
  • Financial administration
  • Cost control
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Expense reports
  • Project planning
  • Functional & business requirements
  • Budget administration
  • Coaching and mentoring

Timeline

Project Manager

Septon Development Group
05.2022 - 03.2025

Project Manager

RMJ Construction
02.2021 - 03.2022

Account Manager

Steeler Supply Co.
11.2020 - 02.2021

Assistant Project Manager/Estimator

CDS Framing
01.2018 - 11.2020

Security Officer

Arizona State Supreme Court
12.2016 - 01.2018

Security Specialist

Imperial Protective Services
09.2016 - 01.2018

United States Army

United States Army
09.2011 - 09.2016

Equipment Operator

A+ Contractors
04.2008 - 09.2011

Laborer

A+ Contractors
07.2007 - 04.2008

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School
Gerald Ellis