James Palm
Riverview,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional specializing in project management and inventory optimization. Proven capability in estimating costs and managing timelines to ensure project adherence, while upholding food safety standards. Experienced in coordinating diverse teams and resources to enhance workflow and achieve operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator/Project Manager
Precision Paving of Tampa
Tampa, FL
02.2022 - 09.2026
- Evaluated project specifications and requirements for accurate cost estimation.
- Prepared detailed estimates for paving projects using industry-standard tools.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure alignment on budget and timelines.
- Estimated and provided cost proposals for upcoming construction projects, managed crew for site improvements, and coordinated processes and scheduling to ensure adherence to scope and schedule requirements
Warehouse Lead
Fitlife Foods
Plant City, FL
12.2017 - 02.2022
- Specialized in FIFO inventory management to uphold product freshness and minimize waste
- Ensured inventory accuracy through meticulous receiving of shipments and thorough invoice checks
- Conducted temperature scans on all perishable goods to maintain food safety and quality standards
Assistant Superintendent
Precision Paving of Tampa
Tampa, FL
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed project preparation and timelines to guarantee on-time completion
- Coordinated project schedules to enhance workflow and ensure timely project delivery
- Allocated employee roles to improve project efficiency to maximize resource utilization across projects
- Utilized heavy equipment to facilitate paving operations to support paving operations and maintain project quality
Smokehouse Operator
Specialty Foods Group
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Operated all 7 smokehouses to ensure consistent product quality and output
- Loaded and unloaded products from smokehouses to maintain workflow efficiency. products from smokehouses, maintaining efficient workflow
- Tracked inventory levels of smokehouses to support production requirements. of smokehouses and coolers to support production needs
- Executed thorough cleaning of smokehouses to maintain sanitation compliance. of smokehouses to uphold sanitation standards
Laborer
Precision Paving of Tampa
06.2008 - 12.2012
- Executed asphalt patching to restore and enhance road quality and safety
- Operated heavy equipment including excavators, skid steers, and front end loaders to facilitate efficient paving operations
- Conducted grade checking to verify compliance with project specifications
Education
GED (High school or equivalent) -
Learey Technical Center
Tampa, FL06-2002
Skills
- Cost estimation
- Project management
- Project budgeting
- Inventory Auditing
- Inventory management
- Shipping operations
- Invoice Verification
- Scheduling Coordination
- Site coordination
- Project logistics
- Math
- Bluebeam
- Team leadership
- Warehouse experience
- Attention to detail
- Excavator operation
- Front end loader operation
- Loader operation
- Forklift
- Pallet Jack
- Forklift
Personal Information
- Title: The hardest worker in the room
- Driving License: Drivers License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification, OSHA 10, Drivers License
- Personal Training Certification
- Health Coach Certification
- Fitness Coach Certification
- Nutritionist Certification
- Youth Fitness Trainer Certification
- Strength and Conditioning Certification
- DNA Based Fitness Coach Certification
Additional information
- SKILLS
- Ability to multi task, operator (excavator, skid steer, front end loader)
Timeline
Estimator/Project Manager
Precision Paving of Tampa
02.2022 - 09.2026
Warehouse Lead
Fitlife Foods
12.2017 - 02.2022
Assistant Superintendent
Precision Paving of Tampa
01.2016 - 07.2017
Smokehouse Operator
Specialty Foods Group
07.2013 - 01.2016
Laborer
Precision Paving of Tampa
06.2008 - 12.2012
GED (High school or equivalent) -
Learey Technical Center