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Kari Collins

Kari Collins

Austin, TX,TX

Summary

Dedicated, detail oriented, Multi-tasking project manager seeking a role such as Project Management, Superintendent, Management Assistant with an active established Company in the Austin Texas area. Road Warrior, able to tavel as well.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Remodel/Retail Reset Merchandiser Lead

Hall Boys, Inc. - The Beam Team
Yuma, AZ
07.2020 - 03.2023
  • Extensive retail box store experience
  • Home Depot- Project Managed full store remodels
  • Harbor Freight- Dismantle/Build fixtures and displays.
  • R.E.I- Fit and Finish Project Manger
  • Bed Bath and Beyond- Trained and mentored temps and new hires for Shelving systems
  • Walmart- OSHA manager and compliance officer with all safety regulations. Conducted daily safety meetings.
  • Walgreens- Removed old flooring and installed tile. Stocked merchandise, placed pricing and signage according to planogram specifications.

Construction Management Assistant

North Point Construction Services
Scottsdale, AZ
2016 - 2020
  • Working under CM supervision to support hotel renovations for an active chain in the Western States market with back-end administrative needs including preparation of daily reports to PM, processing Permits and scheduling Inspections.
  • Reviewed contracts between clients and contractors to ensure compliance with regulations and laws.
  • Coordinated with contractors, subcontractors, and other personnel to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Compiled data from various sources such as engineering drawings, specifications, site visits.
  • Confirmed that materials delivered met quality standards set forth in contract documents prior to acceptance.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times during the course of a project's development.
  • Maintained accurate records of expenses incurred throughout the duration of a project.

Office Manager

A-1 Air Conditioning
Austin, TX
2012 - 2016
  • Front end to back end daily management reporting to Owner and key Stakeholders
  • Office Manager- Solely responsible for all office duties for an established Residential/Commercial/Sheet Metal Fabricating A/C company.
  • Land Development and Construction manager- New office and Warehouse construction management. FFE procurement and installation.
  • Bookkeeping- Processed payroll via Quickbooks accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
  • Estimating- Responsible for preparing a Bid Package and won a contract with AACOG, the Alamo Area Council of Government stimulus funding for the low-income housing weatherization program resulting in over three million in revenue over a two-year period.

Project Manager

Computer Mills
Round Rock, TX
2011 - 2012
  • PM Project Manager- overseeing installation of 7200 new computers in the Austin/Round Rock ISD
  • HR Management- Hired, trained, and mentored all field techs.
  • Booking- Invoiced completed schools daily

Education

Construction Management

Coursera On-Line Courses
On-line

Some College (No Degree) - Home Inspections

International Academy of Home Inspections
On-Line

Skills

  • Certified Forklift and Sissorlift Operator
  • Read and understand Blue Prints and Planograms
  • Microsoft Excell
  • Quickbooks Certified
  • Mentoring and training
  • Safety processes and procedures

Timeline

Remodel/Retail Reset Merchandiser Lead

Hall Boys, Inc. - The Beam Team
07.2020 - 03.2023

Construction Management

Coursera On-Line Courses

Some College (No Degree) - Home Inspections

International Academy of Home Inspections

Construction Management Assistant

North Point Construction Services
2016 - 2020

Office Manager

A-1 Air Conditioning
2012 - 2016

Project Manager

Computer Mills
2011 - 2012
Kari Collins