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Kara Bennett

Inverness

Summary

Dedicated Division 10 Project Manager with experience in executing successful commercial construction projects. Skilled in project estimation and material procurement, managing up to 80 projects simultaneously. Known for fostering strong client relationships and ensuring timely project completion. Highly detail-oriented, hardworking, loyal, team player and passionate about maintaining strong relationships for continued success.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Construction Resources - Atlanta Glass
08.2024 - Current

Prepare cost estimates for commerical construction projects of varying sizes.

Maintain projects to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Order and procure materials for projects.

Coordinate material deliveries and installations.

Monitor progress of each project to ensure timely, successful completion.

Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.

Develop lasting relationships with customers through friendly communication.


Project Manager

Newton Distributing Company
07.2023 - 08.2024

Prepared cost estimates for commerical construction projects of varying sizes.

Maintained projects to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Ordered and procure materials for projects.

Coordinated material deliveries and installations.

Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely, successful completion.

Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.

Developed lasting relationships with customers through friendly communication.

Project Manager /Office Manager

Donco, Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2023

Prepared cost estimates for commerical construction projects of varying sizes.

Maintained projects to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Ordered and procured materials for projects.

Coordinated material deliveries and installations.

Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely, successful completion.

Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.

Developed lasting relationships with customers through friendly communication.

Managed approximately 80 commerical construction projects at one time with a backlog of $2 million.

Assisted in training of Estimators and Assistant Project Managers.

Interviewed prospective employees and provided input on hiring decisions.

Managed office inventory and placed supply orders.

Supervised staff members and oversaw the warehouse.

Encouraged a positive work environment and team building.

Accounting Assistant /Bookkeeper

Wells Business Solutions
07.2014 - 05.2019

Teacher

Citrus County School District
07.2006 - 06.2014

Teacher

Citrus County School District
01.1993 - 10.1998

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
01-2001

Associate of Arts -

College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
01-1993

High School Diploma -

Citrus High School
Inverness, FL
01-1990

Skills

  • Project management
  • Highly detail oriented
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Material procurement
  • Material coordination
  • Project monitoring
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Effective communication
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Client relations

Timeline

Project Manager

Construction Resources - Atlanta Glass
08.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Newton Distributing Company
07.2023 - 08.2024

Project Manager /Office Manager

Donco, Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2023

Accounting Assistant /Bookkeeper

Wells Business Solutions
07.2014 - 05.2019

Teacher

Citrus County School District
07.2006 - 06.2014

Teacher

Citrus County School District
01.1993 - 10.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Saint Leo University

Associate of Arts -

College of Central Florida

High School Diploma -

Citrus High School
Kara Bennett