Gerald Miller
Hampton,VA
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager provides in-depth understanding of developing and implementing organizational strategies. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and Naval project completion. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement and contracting. Proficient in managing logistics analysis, including inventory and supply chain performance.
Dependable Estimator with 12 years of experience in estimation profession. Exceptional communication and negotiation talents. Trained in obtaining bids from suppliers. Adept at Naval and Marine estimating and scheduling.
Skilled Scheduler familiar with compliance and documentation requirements. Hardworking professional with an organized approach.
Hardworking painting professional well-versed in using all types of spray systems and sandblast equipment.
Efficient worker with an eye for important details to complete professional work every time. Background includes working in Naval and Marine environments to prepare, paint and finish of steel surfaces and military ships. Familiar with operating aerial lifts and forklifts, as well as various power and painter's tools.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, Estimator, Scheduler
AVPS LLC
Norfolk, VA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
- Prioritized tasks and managed teams throughout multiple projects.
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
- Implemented plans designed for individual's specific needs.
- Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate correspondence and bid clarifications.
- Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers and architects.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating field measurements, survey plans and plot plans.
- Controlled expenditures and reported monthly actual performance.
- Spearheaded program management support for portfolio.
- Analyzed and interpreted complex data sets and reports.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, determining reasons for discrepancies.
- Produced preliminary estimates based on schematic and design development level documents.
- Worked closely with other departments to support program technical aspects and cost proposals.
- Collaborated with functional managers to develop program resource plans and assign program resources.
- Managed external client and business partner relationships.
- Solicited and collected subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.
- Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
- Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
- Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Scheduler
Marine Specialty Painting
Portsmouth, VA
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients to identify rework needs and answer client questions.
- Kept work areas organized and clean according to industry standards.
- Scheduled staff and subcontractors to maintain adequate coverage and complete jobs on time.
- Maintained project safety compliance with 0 lost time accidents.
- Utilized spreadsheets, calendars and reports to gauge work productivity and monitor progress.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with vendors and suppliers to optimize resource allocation.
- Maintained logs of on-site operations and reported findings to supervisors.
- Purchased equipment and raw materials to prevent shortages and delays.
- Hired and delegated tasks to subcontractors to complete projects faster.
- Developed work teams and delegated project tasks according to individual strengths.
- Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks.
- Scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy machinery and equipment.
- Developed on-site safety program to support team with risk mitigation.
- Informed stakeholders of daily activities and progress by providing in-depth field reports.
- Oversaw [40 man] team, project milestone completion and quality of work performed.
- Directed 40 to 50 total site employees for critical commercial project, successfully meeting milestones.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Requested project bids from subcontractors and assessed quotes against budgets.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Implemented pilot overtime process to save charter outsourcing costs.
- Promoted 100% government regulation adherence by maintaining confidential documentation and complying with international trip customs and cabotage laws.
- Decreased work flow stoppage by monitoring member certifications, developing crew lines and training staff on preferential bidding systems.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by assigning crew schedules while adhering to contractual and FAA restrictions.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Removed sand, paint, grease, tar or rust from Steel surfaces.
- Safely operated blast equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Loaded sandblasting equipment with abrasives and attached nozzles to hoses to admit compressed air and activate jets.
- Prioritized safety and wore personal protective equipment when handling hazardous materials including noxious, silica and mineral dust.
- Maintained endurance while applying strength and using hand-eye coordination to increase productivity and quality.
- Addressed rough areas with sanding tools to provide smooth surfaces and edges.
- Cut, ground, sanded and polished stone in preparation for diverse projects.
- Reviewed work order documents, technical models and requirements and specifications to complete precise cuts and achieve accurate results.
- Completed post-installation inspections and processed work invoices.
- Sanded and buffed surfaces to prepare for primer, paint and decorative finishes.
- Practiced good safety habits and maintained clean and safe work environment.
- Used tools such as needle guns, surface grinders and wire wheels to prepare painted and unpainted surfaces for coats of paint.
- Prepared paint for application according to factory specifications.
- Operated high-pressure jet systems to clean metal for painting.
- Disposed of hazardous waste and chemicals according to established methods.
- Completed work by using scissor lifts, man lifts and forklifts to move people and materials.
- Utilized required safety equipment and followed refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
- Performed spray painting using airless, conventional and HVLP systems.
- Recommended tools and equipment to improve department operations.
- Applied paint and industrial coatings to fabricated metal products.
- Adhered to OSHA and Hazmat procedures for storing and handling materials.
- Measured painting parameters to comply with OEM specifications.
- Rigged and moved large objects to make way for application of paint.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Paint Supervisor, Blast Supervisor, Welder
Superior Systems & Technology
Merkel, TX
05.2012 - 07.2017
- Mixed and sprayed paint and maintained equipment, spray guns, paint booth and storage areas.
- Assessed coating materials to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Followed safety and quality requirements, participating in daily audits of work area.
- Supervised high-volume assembly line paint department for manufacturer of Sherwin Williams products.
- Documented paint line budget and expense data, production records and work instructions.
- Scrutinized proper paint storage to assure paint remained usable.
- Investigated and recommended new finishing processes and materials to enable more efficient paint line and higher-quality fulfillment of customer requirements.
- Collaborated with other plant management staff to make sure paint operations meshed seamlessly with operations upstream and downstream of paint department.
- Analyzed and solved problems in paint line operations, employing technically astute and innovative solutions in tune with industry trends.
- Disposed properly of flammable and toxic materials per company and government standards resulting in safe work areas and environment.
- Audited daily paint operations to verify adherence to standards and meeting of customer specifications.
- Approved and requisitioned paint equipment, supplies and finishes and complied with custom client specifications for paint color and type.
- Inspected surfaces for paint coverage, measured paint thickness and viscosity, calculated paint mixture formulas and implemented proven paint curing processes.
- Hired, trained, managed, appraised and scheduled [Number] paint employees over [Number] operational shifts.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Counted and balanced registers.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
- Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
- Conducted department walkthrough to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
- Mentored newly hired staff in upselling techniques to improve sales.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Managed daily operations, client relations and IT.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
- Managed 12 employees.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
Paint Department Supervisor
Southwest Shipyard
Galveston, TX
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Directed and supervised staff performance.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
- Conducted department walkthrough to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
- Mentored newly hired staff in upselling techniques to improve sales.
- Managed daily operations, client relations and IT.
- Supervised successful, well-supplied and highly organized establishment thanks to consistent oversight and regular cleanliness inspections.
- Built lasting client relationships by organizing and planning sales events.
- Devised, implemented and managed promotions to enhance store profits and drive customer engagement.
- Collaborated with company departments to guarantee cohesive branding and strategic product placement.
- Supported long-term business strategies, generating guest relations feedback for process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Business Management, Computer Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2011
High School Diploma -
A. Crawford Mosley High School
Lynn Haven, FL06.1987
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Onboarding and Training
- Decision-Making
- MS Office Applications
- Adobe Applications
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Individual Instruction
- Work Delegation
- Remote Team Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Multi-Operations Management
- Program Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Strategic Direction
- Process Improvement
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Resource Allocation
- Organizational Performance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Agile Projects
- Project Lifecycle
- Cost Management
- Logistics Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Partnership Development
- Budget Preparation
- Resource Management
- Project Coordination
- Risk Analysis and Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Utilization Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Chain Management
- Detail Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Team Training and Development
- Quality Control Experience
- Manufacturing Process Experience
- Master Scheduling
- Mathematics Skills
- Understanding of Distribution
- Business Operations Mastery
- Statistics Skills
- Project Management
- Data Gathering and Documentation
- Production Scheduling
- Research Experience
- Meeting Planning and Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
- Materials Coordination
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Project Planning
- Commercial Construction
- Estimate Preparation
- Presentation Development
- Mathematical Problem-Solving
- Preparing Estimates
- Obtaining Bids
- Vendor Relationships
- Scope Development
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Cost Estimation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Document Analysis
- Data Collection
- Proposal Writing
- Schedule Coordination
- Equipment Calibration
- Test Case Documentation
- Visual Inspection
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Materials Testing
- Equipment Repairs
- Prior Experience With MSDSs
- Results Documentation
- Equipment Operation
- Selenium IDE/RC Tests
- Database Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Non-Compliance Assessment
- Statistical Analysis
- Production Monitoring
- QA Expert
- Reporting and Documentation
- Documentation Abilities
- Corrective Actions
- Prior Supervisory Experience
- SAP Software
- Inspections and Audits
- AS9100 Management System
- Strong Technical Writer
- Acutely Observant
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Manufacturing Test Methodologies
- Measuring Instruments and Tools
- Expert in Regression Testing
- Documentation Skills
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Keen Eye for Detail
- Measuring Skills
- Defect Identification
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety Procedures
- Hand Tools
- PCMS Tile Application
- PCMS Tile Application QA
- Surface Leveling
- Surface Sealing
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Team Management
- Calm Under Pressure
- Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Customer Relations
- Safety Trained
- Portable Sandblaster Expert
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Natural Material Expertise
- Planning and Execution
- Safety Gear
- Pneumatic Equipment Use
- Paint Mixing
- Safety Awareness
- Aerial Lift Usage
- Grinder Operation
- Finishing Techniques
- Time Management
- Color Matching
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Manufacturer Application Specifications
- Team Player
- Blueprints Analysis
- Dependable
- Exceptional Time Management
- Inventory Control
- Primer Application
- Computer Literate
- Caulking and Crack Filling
- Commercial Painting
- Project Plans and Reports
- Clean Driving Record
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Mold Eradication Techniques
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Fixtures Removal
- Scaffolding Erection
- Venetian Finishes
- Effective Multitasking
- Wall and Surface Repair
- Punctual and Dependable
- Power and Hand Tools
- Respirator Operation
- Basic Carpentry
- Scheduling
- Sprayer Use
- Scope of Work Planning
- Exterior Painting
- Creative Thinking
- Staff Training
- Report Preparation
- Organizational Skills
- Administrative Oversight
- Office Management
- Employee Supervision
- Training and Coaching
- Database Administration
- Sorting and Labeling
- Budget Administration
- Office Administration
- CRM and Office Management Software
- Credit and Collections
- Expense Reporting
- Financial Tracking
- Technical Support
- Policy Implementation
- Report Writing
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- File and Data Retrieval Systems
- Administrative Support
- Relationship Building
- Compliance Monitoring
- Business Administration
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
Certification
- NavSea Certified PCMS Tile Installer
- NavSea Certified PCMS Tile QA
- C3 Certified in Lead Abatement
- Competent Person Marine Chemist Certified
Timeline
Program Manager, Estimator, Scheduler
AVPS LLC
01.2023 - 06.2023
Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Scheduler
Marine Specialty Painting
08.2017 - 01.2023
Paint Supervisor, Blast Supervisor, Welder
Superior Systems & Technology
05.2012 - 07.2017
Paint Department Supervisor
Southwest Shipyard
04.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Business Management, Computer Science
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
A. Crawford Mosley High School
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