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Jesse Eldridge

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Project Management Specialist with over 17 years of experience in the hospitality lighting industry. Collaborated with teams to design and develop products while monitoring multiple projects with tight dead-lines and budgets. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of National Accounts /Senior Project Manager

Trinity Lighting
08.2015 - 10.2023


  • Developed key relationships with industry partners, fostering collaboration and generating new business opportunities.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Operated within budgetary constraints and tight deadlines
  • Efficiently resolved sales, service and account issues to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Detail oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrate organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects and promptly addressing problems for resolution.
  • Skilled at working collaboratively in a team environment but also self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Negotiated with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization's benefit.
  • Mentored team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.

Project Manager / Senior CSR

Ashley Lighting
11.2006 - 07.2015


  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Prepared regular detailed reports on project status for managers and customers
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Met project deadlines and budgets without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cabot High School
Cabot, AR
05.1994

Skills

  • Hospitality Lighting Expertise
  • Progress Reporting
  • Customer Billing
  • Sales processes
  • Inventory Management
  • Account Management
  • Brand Development
  • National account management
  • Time Management
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Shipping and Receiving Oversight
  • Computer Savvy

Certification

Association for Project Management

Leadership Essentials

Timeline

Director of National Accounts /Senior Project Manager

Trinity Lighting
08.2015 - 10.2023

Project Manager / Senior CSR

Ashley Lighting
11.2006 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

Cabot High School

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