James William (Will) Colinger
Currently Seeking Employment In The Marine Industry.
Paducah,KY
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in inland marine industry and proven leadership abilities. Driven to increase productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Business Development and Sales
McNational, INC
Paducah, KY
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed long term relationships with current, past, and future customers.
- Developed GANTT charts to maintain project status and ensure completion dates
- Worked with day-to-day operations to ensure projects were being performed per customer request.
- Scheduled and maintained outside vendor relations that included electronics, engine maintenance/repair, hydraulics, painting/blasting, HVAC, etc.
- Ensured all company safety policies and procedures were being followed by intercompany personnel as well as outside vendors.
- Performed certain aspects of entertainment with existing and future customers.
- Worked through billing and/or invoicing questions both internally with AP/AR and externally with customer requests.
- Tracked sales revenue YTD and also maintained current standing of aging report of unpaid revenue.
- Developed deep understanding of customer needs, priorities and pain points to deliver customized service.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals and meet customer requests.
- Conducted market research to discover new leads, opportunities and messaging.
Project Manager
National Maintenance & Repair Of Kentucky, INC
Paducah, KY
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
Safety Director
National Maintenance & Repair Of Kentucky, INC
Paducah, KY
03.2013 - 09.2016
- Trained and certified shipyard, machine shop, wheel shop, fabrication shop, diesel engine shop, electricians, and maritime employees in assessment procedures and safety behaviors.
- Developed and implemented safety tracking, training and management programs for all NMRKY locations.
- Used benchmarks like units built per injury and contract amounts per injury to assess program success.
- Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with operations management to keep equipment in good working order, replace worn items and plan updates.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Designed programs, policies and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with OSHA, EPA, etc. standards and USCG regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
James A Cawood Highschool
Harlan, Kentucky 05.2001 -
No Degree - General Studies
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
Cumberland, KY 05.2001 -
No Degree - Chemistry / Wildlife Biology
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 05.2001 -
No Degree - Wildlife Management / Chemistry
Murray State University
Murray, KY 05.2001 -
Skills
Accomplished manager
undefinedTimeline
Manager of Business Development and Sales
McNational, INC
09.2021 - 08.2022
Project Manager
National Maintenance & Repair Of Kentucky, INC
09.2016 - 09.2021
Safety Director
National Maintenance & Repair Of Kentucky, INC
03.2013 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
James A Cawood Highschool
05.2001 -
No Degree - General Studies
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
05.2001 -
No Degree - Chemistry / Wildlife Biology
Eastern Kentucky University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Wildlife Management / Chemistry
Murray State University
05.2001 -
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