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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Pending Certifications
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Jerome McDonald

Wappingers Falls,NY

Summary

Project Management Professional with expertise in scheduling, resource coordination, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven ability to manage complex workflows, align stakeholders, and deliver projects on time and within scope. Skilled in process optimization and proactive problem-solving, driving success across diverse initiatives. Committed to enhancing project outcomes and contributing to team excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Project Manager /Personnel Training Coordinator

Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York
Fishkill, New York
06.2020 - Current
  • Served as Project Manager and Personnel Coordinator, ensuring project alignment with charter and objectives.
  • Led daily planning sessions with core team of 3–5 members to outline project scope and schedules.
  • Directed weekly Safety, Oversight, and Coordination meetings, facilitating discussions and distributing minutes to stakeholders.
  • Coordinated briefings for broader team of 25–30 personnel to monitor schedule execution and identify risks.
  • Created and managed weekly schedules for 25–30 team members using Microsoft Teams, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Maintained communication channels with stakeholders to align deliverables with organizational needs.
  • Provided coaching and problem-solving support to team members, addressing obstacles to ensure progress.
  • Conducted daily reviews of work output to prevent scope creep and maintain execution quality.

Furniture Warehouse Manager

Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York
Fishkill, New York
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Supervised daily warehouse operations, leading a team to inspect and store incoming furniture items.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through data entry and routine audits for consumer transparency.
  • Coordinated fulfillment of customer orders by pulling, cleaning, packaging, and staging items for delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards and operational procedures in the warehouse environment.
  • Trained and certified in operating Raymond walkies, forklifts, reach trucks, and scissor lifts.

Relocation / Transfer Assistant

Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York
Fishkill, New York
06.2015 - 06.2019
  • Executed full occupant transfer operations between facilities, ensuring effective communication of personal items and procedures.
  • Packed, wrapped, and loaded belongings into box trucks with precision and efficiency.
  • Ensured secure and organized handling of items during entire relocation process.
  • Scheduled moves and enforced strict adherence to timelines for each relocation.

HVAC & Mechanical Systems Experience

Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York
Brooklyn, New York
04.2012 - 06.2015
  • Assisted licensed boiler and chiller operators with daily operations and routine maintenance tasks.
  • Executed comprehensive overhauls, including full shutdowns, inspections, cleaning, and safe equipment restoration.
  • Diagnosed heating and cooling issues in occupant spaces, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
  • Performed scheduled HVAC maintenance, including pump lubrication, filter replacement, and fan cleaning for optimal efficiency.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - HVAC

TCU
Fort Worth, TX
05-2009

Skills

  • Project management
  • Resource allocation
  • Risk management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Inventory management
  • Effective communication
  • Process improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Coaching support
  • Schedule coordination
  • Staff training and mentoring
  • Strategic planning
  • Project scope analysis
  • Project planning

Certification

HVAC Service Technician Certificate

Pending Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – In Progress

  • Earned 35 Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward certification requirements.
  • PMP application reviewed and officially accepted.
  • Exam scheduled, actively preparing to achieve full certification.

Timeline

Project Manager /Personnel Training Coordinator

Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York
06.2020 - Current

Furniture Warehouse Manager

Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York
06.2019 - 06.2020

Relocation / Transfer Assistant

Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York
06.2015 - 06.2019

HVAC & Mechanical Systems Experience

Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York
04.2012 - 06.2015

Some College (No Degree) - HVAC

TCU