JASON CHERRY
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Experienced project manager in the custom exhibit and commercial millwork industry with a proven track record of success. Demonstrates expertise in design details, project scope, and material knowledge. Skilled in effectively managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Consistently meets stringent deadlines through meticulous preparation and continuous monitoring.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Design and Production Incorporated
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
Craftsman/Installer
McGill Company
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Project Manager
Tate Ornamental
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Senior Project Manager
1220 Exhibits
07.2011 - 08.2017
- Manage the design, technical detailing, fabrication, and install of the exhibit components to achieve the goal of delivering a quality product under budget,
- Develop and maintain professional business relationships with the designers and clients, Partner with the Estimating Department to review designs to ensure material choices, labor resources, and vendors and subcontractors match the design and client expectations,
- Develop a Project Plan to set the priorities of exhibit component construction from Technical Engineering to Fabrication through Install, Maintain a Project Forecast Tracking sheet to identify financial risk and to forecast future profit or loss,
- Develop and maintain schedules for graphics production, exhibit component production, and onsite installation, Manage and delegate project related work to an Associate Project Manager,
- Formulate bid documents for vendors and subcontractors to quote their relevant segments of the project, Establish vendor and subcontractor business relationships to gain competitive pricing.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
Director of Project Management
Excalibur Exhibits
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Assign all jobs existing and new, with Project Managers/Account Managers that will be the best fit with the job, client, and Account Executive,
- Schedule jobs through the Design Department maintaining effective time management to insure every client gets the design that will accurately translate their marketing needs,
- Schedule jobs through estimating and tracking each to insure competitive pricing; giving the best price to the client while maintaining the necessary earnings for the company to successfully obtain a profit,
- Review estimates; when applicable, with each estimator to insure labor and material accuracy according to the design, Establish vendor and subcontractor business relationships to gain competitive pricing,
- Implement Project Pak as the primary estimating software for the entire company, Train Project Managers, Account Managers, and Estimators in Project Pak.
Project Manager/Estimator
1220 Exhibits
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Manage the design, technical detailing, fabrication, and install of the exhibit components to achieve the goal of delivering a quality product under budget,
- Develop and maintain schedules for graphics production, exhibit component production, and onsite installation,
- Assist technical detailers in interpreting architectural and design drawings to ensure exact construction of the client's vision,
- Formulate bid documents for vendors and subcontractors to quote their relevant segments of the project,
- Establish vendor and subcontractor business relationships to gain competitive pricing.
Education
BBA - Marketing -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2002
Skills
- Project Planning
- Scope Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Quality Control
- Detail Oriented
- ERP Software
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Design and Production Incorporated
05.2023 - Current
Craftsman/Installer
McGill Company
09.2022 - 05.2023
Project Manager
Tate Ornamental
08.2017 - 09.2022
Senior Project Manager
1220 Exhibits
07.2011 - 08.2017
Director of Project Management
Excalibur Exhibits
01.2011 - 07.2011
Project Manager/Estimator
1220 Exhibits
08.2008 - 01.2011
BBA - Marketing -
Middle Tennessee State University
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