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Gregory Mocek

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dedicated and focused Project Management Specialist with over 10 years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Solotech
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2022 - Current
  • Proven track record of successfully managing a wide range of projects, from small-scale entertainment venues to expansive commercial and educational structures.
  • Effectively oversaw multiple intricate remote projects throughout the country
  • Responsibilities include: taking over projects sold and account managing them while project managing
  • Coordinate the kick-off meetings with the project team to ensure the proposed solution's scope of work is achievable
  • Coordinate work schedule with internal team to achieve successful and profitable execution of projects
  • Interview and hire external subcontractors when needed to complete proposed solutions
  • Re-engineer project designs in the field when current designs do not function
  • Ensure project timelines are met, and all parties involved are informed of progress
  • Coordinate with internal and remote engineering staff for CAD, documentation, and design needs
  • Mentored new project managers and lead technicians on best practices
  • Manage and train multiple installation teams on projects and procedures
  • Manage and control labor budgets through all projects
  • Meet with external project teams to ensure all are informed and prepared for successful project deployment
  • Selected accomplishments: Grew scope and revenue through the life of all projects managed
  • Positively impacted staff performance through mentoring, support, and guidance.

Project Manager

Audio Visual Design Group
Fremont, California
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Excel in project management with successfully deploying complex projects from large multi-structure compounds to single-room solutions
  • Responsibilities include: Working with account managers to identify gaps in proposed solutions
  • Coordinate the kick-off meetings with the project team to ensure the proposed solution's scope of work is achievable
  • Coordinate work schedule with internal team to achieve successful and profitable execution of projects
  • Interview and hire external subcontractors when needed to complete proposed solutions
  • Re-engineer project designs in the field when current designs do not function
  • Ensure project timelines are met, and all parties involved are informed of progress
  • Coordinate with a remote engineering staff for CAD, documentation, and design needs
  • Mentored new project managers and led technicians on best practices
  • Manage and train multiple installation teams on projects and procedures
  • Manage and control labor budgets through all projects
  • Meet with external project teams to ensure all are informed and prepared for successful project deployment
  • Selected accomplishments: Proficient in Control 4, URC programming, and Network configurations
  • Positively impacted staff performance through mentoring, support, and guidance
  • Ensure quality of project implementation adheres to company standards
  • Completed multiple full-scale projects from kick-off meetings to client sign-off
  • Ensure all resources needed are available and informed.

MAGNOLIA DESIGN CENTER PROJECT MANAGER

MAGNOLIA Audio/Video design center
Sunnyvale, California
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Excel in a project management role with implementing projects from large multi-room automated systems to single-room solutions
  • Responsibilities include: Working with sales staff to identify desired solutions for clients
  • Coordinate implementation of the desired solution with internal staff and external subcontractors
  • Engineer home automation, distributed audio/video, and environmental solutions for clients
  • Ensure project timelines are met, and all parties involved are informed of progress
  • Leverage remote engineering staff for documentation on large-ground-up projects
  • Mentor newer sales staff on best practices and solution discovery
  • Manage and train multiple installation teams on projects and procedures
  • Manage and control labor budgets through all projects
  • Conduct team meetings to ensure all staff is informed and prepared for upcoming projects.

HOME ENTERTAINMENT ADVISOR

BEST BUY / GEEKSQUAD / MAGNOLIA HIFI
San Jose, California
05.2009 - 09.2013
  • Provided expert counsel and the skillful development of complex home theater systems encompassing complex residential networks
  • Coordinated full project lifecycles from design and installation to client sign-off
  • Selected accomplishments: Captured high levels of praise from diverse clientele for effectively addressing their needs and communicating overall product features.

HOME THEATER INSTALLATION SPECIALIST

BEST BUY / MAGNOLIA HIFI
Palo Alto, California
04.2006 - 05.2009
  • Spearheaded complex audio/video systems implementation in residential and commercial platforms comprised of multiple room locations
  • Ensured proper infrastructure was deployed throughout buildings and homes and handled configuration of electronics and network devices—managed overall programming of intricate remotes and home automation systems with learning programs
  • Selected accomplishments: Commended for continuous delivery of top-quality products, services, and support to a wide range of clientele
  • Maintained high levels of safety throughout all installation phases, managing the proper use and implementation of all system components.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology– Minor in Cisco Systems -

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
01.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Animation

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies and Computer animation

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Cisco
  • Risk Management
  • Systems implementation
  • Technical Support
  • Schedule Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Project Management
  • Cost Control
  • OMS (Order Management System)
  • FMS (Field Management System)
  • Matrix (Reporting)
  • RSS (Product Management)
  • Control 4 programming
  • URC programming
  • D365

Professional Development

  • CNSS Certification – Network Security
  • Additional Courses / Training: Art / Animation, Low Voltage Theory, Business / Residential Installation, Internet Security, OLT, PC Hookup, PC Hardware, Networking, Human Resources Policies, Home Theater Set-Up, Remote Control Programming, TV Mounting, Electronics, Business, Troubleshooting, Electrical Code, Wire Fishing, Sales, Business, Safety, Lutron shades ILT 725. Lutron Palladium wire-free shades/ Osha30.

Timeline

Project Manager

Solotech
10.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Audio Visual Design Group
05.2019 - 08.2022

MAGNOLIA DESIGN CENTER PROJECT MANAGER

MAGNOLIA Audio/Video design center
04.2016 - 05.2019

HOME ENTERTAINMENT ADVISOR

BEST BUY / GEEKSQUAD / MAGNOLIA HIFI
05.2009 - 09.2013

HOME THEATER INSTALLATION SPECIALIST

BEST BUY / MAGNOLIA HIFI
04.2006 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology– Minor in Cisco Systems -

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Animation

San Jose State University

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies and Computer animation

West Valley College

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