Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jacob Arington

Jacob Arington

Kent,USA

Summary

Twelve years of Program Management with a track record of successful project lifecycles from initiation to completion. Adept at defining project scope, goals, and deliverables while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. A proven ability to manage resources, mitigate risks, and adhere to timelines, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of projects. A strong communicator fosters a collaborative environment promoting creativity, innovation, and efficiency. Detail-oriented and results-driven, consistently driving projects to successful outcomes while maintaining a high-quality standard.

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings twelve years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager and Business Development Rep

Arcadia Inc.
09.2020 - Current
  • Fostered and upheld relationships with potential stakeholders, gaining insight into various project requirements
  • Crafted proposals tailored to the distinct needs of potential project stakeholders
  • Thousands of estimates have been completed in the five-state territory of Alaska, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Washington
  • Conducted daily reviews of the project's activity processing through team members within the company
  • Collaborated synergistically with sales team members to formulate effective strategies to meet the timeline requirements
  • Orchestrated product demonstrations, and other strategic marketing endeavors

Program Manager

Encore Glass
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Orchestrated and oversaw the procurement of numerous storefront and curtain wall projects, a vital stride toward seamless project advancement
  • Generated comprehensive estimates that involved labor and materials while involving local unions per required regulations
  • Demonstrated cost-consciousness by skillfully bargaining vendor and service contracts, leading to substantial savings
  • Articulated the project's scope and phases to local general contractors, employing project presentations
  • Meticulously completed projects, researching specifications
  • This involved examining specification section details to safeguard the company from unforeseen liability

Program Manager

Metro Glass
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Determined the necessary strategies and resources essential for achieving project goals and objectives
  • Conceptualized and launched projects, exercising budgetary control and vigilant performance tracking
  • Directed prominent projects from their inception, encompassing planning, team formation, design, meticulous scheduling, and seamless execution stages
  • Cultivated collaborative associations with general contractors, fostering an environment of constructive cooperation
  • Efficiently coordinated and moderated meetings involving project stakeholders, providing platforms for deliberation on deliverables, timelines, and resolution of challenges

Program Manager

Window Tech
11.2012 - 12.2015
  • Established robust community connections with subcontractors and vendors, strategically enhancing cost efficiency and ensuring punctual preconstruction completion
  • Delivered projects within set schedules and budget confines, unwaveringly upholding quality benchmarks
  • Maintained consistent oversight over projects, utilizing forecasting, expense tracking, and payment authorization to ensure seamless management
  • Guided subcontractor meetings, proficiently communicating project prerequisites, scope, pivotal milestones, and adherence to regulatory standards
  • Masterminded intricate contract administration, encompassing precise delineation of project milestones and meticulous budget formulation

Program Manager

EFCO
09.2012 - 11.2015
  • Drove revenue growth through adept coordination and implementation of projects, while expanding the Hawaiian market
  • Nurtured transparent communication by providing regular project status updates to clients, ensuring a well-informed partnership
  • Vigilantly monitored project and team performance, intervening promptly to rectify errors or setbacks
  • Efficiently arranged and guided meetings among project stakeholders, facilitating constructive dialogue on deliverables, timelines, and potential issues
  • Regularly updated managers on project budgets, advancements, and technical challenges, ensuring a clear understanding of project dynamics

Education

Master of Science -

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
01.2007

Skills

  • Efficiently Managing Stakeholders
  • Empathy & Negotiation Skills
  • Finding Mutually Beneficial Solutions
  • Monitoring Timeline Expectations
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Project Analytics
  • Marble Cake Expert – Scope Deviation
  • Estimating/Budgeting
  • Excell at Discretionary Dependencies
  • Complete Parallel Tasks
  • Project Planning & Detailing
  • Ethical Leadership Skills
  • Procurement of Division Materials
  • Process Improvement/Lean methods
  • Resource /Material Management
  • Budget Preparation
  • Project Development Lifecycle
  • Review of Inherent Risks
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Various Tracking Processes
  • Engaged to Team Member Needs
  • Construction Management Processes
  • Risk analysis and evaluation
  • Vendor and supplier management
  • Program performance analysis
  • Procurement
  • Budgeting and resource management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Performance monitoring
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Quality control
  • Individual instruction
  • Revenue growth
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Program reviews
  • Budget preparation
  • Financial analysis
  • Software documentation
  • Electronic and communication systems
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Cost management
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Human resource management
  • Supply chain management
  • Resource allocation
  • Customer service
  • Cross functional team builder
  • Systems optimization
  • Stakeholder management
  • Team training and development
  • Project coordination
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • MS office applications
  • Onsite customer support
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Proficient in [software]
  • Personnel management
  • Data collection & research
  • Good judgment
  • Business systems
  • Work delegation
  • Resource management
  • Cost estimates & budgets
  • Relationship building
  • Budget development
  • Organizational performance
  • Contract development
  • Scope management
  • Critical thinking
  • Team leadership
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Operations management
  • Employee scheduling
  • Multi-operations management
  • Production development
  • Compliance enforcement
  • Program leadership
  • Life cycle management
  • Process improvement
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Presentation creation and delivery
  • Effective negotiations
  • Training and development
  • Utilization management
  • Vendor management
  • Decision-making
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Team management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Partnerships and resource mobilization
  • Detail-oriented
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Change management
  • Strategic planning
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Google Project Management, https://www.coursera.org/specializations/google-project-management
  • Agile Project Management, https://www.coursera.org/learn/agile-project-management
  • Project Execution: Running the Project, https://www.coursera.org/learn/project-execution-google
  • Foundations of Project Management, https://www.coursera.org/learn/project-management-foundations
  • Project Planning: Putting It All Together, https://www.coursera.org/learn/project-planning-google

Timeline

Program Manager and Business Development Rep

Arcadia Inc.
09.2020 - Current

Program Manager

Encore Glass
02.2018 - 03.2020

Program Manager

Metro Glass
04.2017 - 05.2018

Program Manager

Window Tech
11.2012 - 12.2015

Program Manager

EFCO
09.2012 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Indiana University

Master of Science -

Southeast Missouri State University
Jacob Arington