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Keagan Lulf

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Results driven Project Manager and Athletic Coach with a strong background in leadership, operations, and team development. Proven ability to optimize workflows, manage large scale projects, and drive efficiency improvements. Experienced in coaching, mentoring, and fostering high performance teams in both corporate and athletic settings. Adept at strategic planning, problem solving, and enhancing customer and employee experiences. Passionate about leadership, performance optimization, and continuous improvement in dynamic environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Production Manager

Kowalski Painting
Gilbert, AZ
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and teams to ensure seamless execution of painting projects, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining budget targets.
  • Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring clear communication, addressing concerns promptly, and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Optimize labor budgets and scheduling, streamlining workflows and increasing profit margins from 25% to 43%.
  • Oversaw $5M+ in commercial and residential painting projects, maintaining a focus on quality control, client satisfaction, and efficient project execution.
  • Implemented and trained teams on two CRMs, improving job tracking, customer interactions, and overall operational efficiency.
  • Manage 40+ employees and subcontractors, balancing workloads and controlling costs while ensuring productivity and quality standards were met.
  • Developed and then enforce SOPs, ensuring consistent customer service, quality control measures, and operational best practices.
  • Lead the onboarding and hiring process for new project managers and painters, ensuring alignment with company standards and advancing a performance driven team culture.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for labor tracking and budgeting and PowerPoint for internal team presentations to support operational efficiency and professional communication.

Assistant Football Coach

Highland High School
Gilbert, AZ
05.2021 - Current
  • Design and implement dynamic training programs to enhance player skills, strength, and conditioning.
  • Develop strategic game plans and analyze opponent tactics to optimize team performance.
  • Mentor student-athletes by fostering leadership, discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic leading to a state championship caliber program.
  • Conduct film analysis and provide individualized feedback to improve player technique, decision making and develop game strategies.
  • Coordinate practice sessions and game strategies.
  • Ensure athletes meet academic and behavioral expectations, promoting a balance between sports and education.
  • Organize team meetings, drills, and strength training sessions to maximize athletic potential.
  • Communicate with parents, staff, and administrators to maintain a positive and supportive football program.

Team Member Trainer

Target
Gilbert, AZ
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Train and mentor new team members, ensuring they quickly adapt to company policies, procedures, and best practices while supporting daily operations to optimize efficiency and workflow.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service, resolve inquiries efficiently, handle transactions accurately, and provide product recommendations to enhance the guest experience.
  • Manage inventory by conducting product counts, verifying stock accuracy, making necessary adjustments, and maintaining an organized, visually appealing sales floor.

Shift Lead

Hardee’s
Holstein, IA
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Supervise and coordinate kitchen and front end operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, food safety, and compliance while leading and training staff to maintain high performance during peak hours.
  • Manage inventory by tracking stock levels, reducing waste, and noting for supply orders while ensuring proper food preparation and order accuracy.
  • Provide excellent customer service by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and maintaining a clean, organized environment that aligns with health and safety regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science and Performance Programming

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05.2021

Skills

  • Project management and budget oversight
  • Customer service and conflict resolution
  • Workflow optimization and planning
  • Change control processes
  • CRM software
  • SOP development and documentation
  • Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, and Smartsheet

Timeline

Project Manager/Production Manager

Kowalski Painting
10.2023 - 04.2025

Assistant Football Coach

Highland High School
05.2021 - Current

Team Member Trainer

Target
05.2021 - 10.2023

Shift Lead

Hardee’s
12.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science and Performance Programming

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh