Jake Ritchey
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Versatile, dedicated, and focused Project Management Specialist with over 3 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Lead Installer
Signature Signs, LLC
Columbia, PA
08.2020 - Current
- Managed 5 accounts that accounted for 48% of company revenue in 2023 in addition to assisting with other direct accounts and clients.
- Implemented organizational and managerial systems in 2021 as the only full-time employee that increased the company revenue by 65%
- Grew the company revenue by 94% over 3 years.
- Helped to grow the number of employees by 400% over 3 years.
- Oversaw a team of 4 installers, daily installations, and shop tasks.
- Traveled to 14 states as lead installer for Ollie's Bargain Outlet signage
House Drummer
American Music Theater
Lancaster, PA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed 200+ shows in 2019
- Maintained a high standard of musical capability and preparation by writing my own charts, tuning every kit I was on, and performing the music as desired.
- Completed 100% of the contracted shows
- Functioned well within a large team to present the best possible on-stage product.
Touring Drummer
Chubby Checker
, USA
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Navigated traveling with an internationally famous individual to 27 states and 4 international destinations.
- Performed 50+ gigs for an average audience of 1000 people
- Demonstrated flexibility, intuition, and professionalism while under extreme pressure.
- Functioned with a closely-knit team and was committed to teamwork in order to present the best possible on-stage product.
- Maintained a high standard of musical capability and preparation by writing my own charts, tuning every kit I was on, and performing the music as desired.
Education
Master of Arts - Percussion
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2017
Skills
- Quickbooks Online
- Sketch-Up Modelling Software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Logic Pro X
- Finale
- Competent with Power Tools and Heavy Machinery
Timeline
Project Manager/Lead Installer
Signature Signs, LLC
08.2020 - Current
House Drummer
American Music Theater
01.2019 - 01.2020
Touring Drummer
Chubby Checker
12.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Percussion
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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