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JOSHUA DEHNKE

Shoreview,MN

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. Perceptive Project Manager offering six years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Specialist

WI Army National Guard
06.2006 - Current
  • Streamlined and monitored HAZMAT program by monitoring inventory and ordering supplies
  • Kept meticulous records of high-priority units and material readiness of equipment
  • Verified adherence to performance requirements through audit tracking
  • Drove improvements in logistics operations and supply accountability by analyzing supply policies, strategies and processes to identify inefficiencies
  • Maintained records to account for more than $1,000,000 in assets
  • Assessed each unit's unique equipment needs.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.

Project Manager

Haven Builders
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Project Manager

Service Restoration
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments
  • Performed onsite visits to provide detailed sketches and layouts to accurately depict for insurance coverage
  • Managed trade partner relationships to have a win-win mentality to complete job on-time and in budget
  • Met with policy holders to go over material selections to give them the best experience and personal touch on their repairs needed to their homes
  • Communicated timeline expectations to policy holders so they have a well understood repair plan
  • Managed over 2 million dollars’ worth of reconstruction projects
  • Dedicated myself to not only restoring people’s homes back to pre-loss condition, but really caring about the families I worked for and helping them get back to hole.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Project Manager

24 Restore
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Defined project plans and timelines, managed workflow and personnel and achieved completion deadlines on or before schedule
  • Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency
  • Enhanced development and drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership
  • Completed full-scale project plans, including overseeing engineering activities and design processes
  • Utilized project schematics, drawings and specifications to complete detailed and highly accurate take-offs
  • Coordinated extensive planning required for complex contracts, including development of project milestones and budget
  • Brought projects in on-time and in accordance with budget and quality standards.

Insurance Agent

State Farm
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services
  • Skillfully and patiently explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering any questions or concerns
  • Maintained pleasant and cordial attitude at all times, even when issues arose
  • Provided quick turnaround time when customers called with questions, usually within 12 hours
  • Coordinated appointments and consultations with clients to identify individual needs and gain better understanding of overall financial situations
  • Engaged customers and provided high level of service by carefully explaining details about documents.
  • Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Saint Catherine University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Cochrane-Fountain City High School
Fountain City, WI
06.2004

Skills

  • Workflow planning
  • Multi-unit operations management
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Systems implementation
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Client relations
  • Contract Management
  • Client rapport
  • Permit processing
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Cost Control
  • Project Planning

Timeline

Project Manager

Haven Builders
02.2022 - 11.2023

Project Manager

Service Restoration
06.2021 - 02.2022

Project Manager

24 Restore
06.2018 - 06.2021

Insurance Agent

State Farm
11.2016 - 06.2018

Supply Specialist

WI Army National Guard
06.2006 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Saint Catherine University

High School Diploma -

Cochrane-Fountain City High School
JOSHUA DEHNKE