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Joel Reft

St. Louis,United States

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Engraphix Architectural Signage, Inc
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and submitted project estimates and proofs for review and approval by clients.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Responsible for all permitting, engineering, and purchasing associated with projects
  • Maintained open communication with production, fabrication, and installation team to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met

Industrial Account executive

Tradesmen International
03.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for $2.2 Million of industrial labor staffing from 2021-2023
  • Successfully fulfilled my responsibilities as a 'Tradesmen' Account Executive while adapting to the unique nuances of the industrial manufacturing field
  • Contributed to the successful growth of the new division of industrial staffing at 'Tradesmen International,' making it the company's most profitable vertical today.

General Manager

Tradesmen International
08.2019 - 03.2021

Oversaw all aspects of office operations, including sales team management and training, field/office employee recruitment, safety standards, and administrative functions

  • Achieved the highest weekly sales record in the office's history
  • Successfully sustained profitability for the branch during the 2020 economic recession.

Construction Account Executive

Tradesmen International
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Generated and oversaw over $1 million of construction labor staffing during 2018 working on small scale to multi million dollar projects
  • Managed the complete client development process, including new client acquisition, contract and bill rate negotiations, project staffing, and accounts receivable oversight
  • Managed the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting new hires to addressing current employee needs related to workplace safety, payroll, timecard issues, and professional development.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management -

Truman State University
05.2018

Minor in Statistical Methods -

Truman State University
05.2018

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Site Safety
  • Problem Solving
  • ERP Software
  • Schedule Management
  • Personnel management

Accomplishments

  • Truman State Men's Soccer Scholarship (2014 - 2018)
  • Missouri State Deadlift Record Holder 275 lbs tested class (2022)

Certification

  • CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
  • OSHA 10 Certified

Timeline

Project Manager

Engraphix Architectural Signage, Inc
06.2023 - Current

Industrial Account executive

Tradesmen International
03.2021 - Current

General Manager

Tradesmen International
08.2019 - 03.2021

Construction Account Executive

Tradesmen International
07.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management -

Truman State University

Minor in Statistical Methods -

Truman State University
Joel Reft