Kayla Gnacinski
Hedge Plus LLC
Oconomowoc,WI
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Sales & Marketing Director with hands-on Construction Project Management experience, combining expertise in business development, client relationship management, project coordination, and strategic planning. Experienced in developing sales strategies, managing client accounts, coordinating crews and subcontractors, monitoring budgets and timelines, mitigating project risks, and communicating with key stakeholders. Strong track record of identifying opportunities, increasing business growth, and keeping complex projects organized and on schedule.
Work History
Sales & Marketing Director
1 Year- Developed strategic sales plans to meet revenue goals.
- Conducted market research to discover new opportunities and improve product visibility.
- Collected and analyzed customer feedback to enhance product offerings and boost customer satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by implementing creative marketing strategies and cultivating strong client relationships.
- Evaluated industry trends and competitor activities to guide strategic planning and preserve competitive advantage.
- Executed market research to pinpoint potential growth areas for future product development efforts.
- Established connections with customers and the community to promote sustainable business growth.
- Managed client accounts to sustain existing relationships and increase business share.
- Created compelling sales presentations to communicate product quality and market comparisons.
Construction Project Manager
3 Months- Assessed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
- Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
- Conducted regular meetings with clients to discuss progress reports and changes in scope or design.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
- Created a timeline for completing tasks related to the project using Gantt chart software.
- Analyzed cost estimates to determine if they are within budget constraints.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Established relationships with construction manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives.
Senior Consultant, Project Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Worked with the steering committee on developing detailed studies on water management efficiency tailored to diverse geographic ADC and DEC infrastructures. Sites include Lyon, NV; Olson, MN; Friesehan, TX.
- Worked with stockholders on master planning for Charlotte, SC, including 12 buildings totaling 1.2 GW; Fort Worth, TX, 42 MW; and Vernon, CA, 2 buildings, 36 MW per building.
- Oversaw the development and execution of Greenfield projects across multiple locations in Phoenix, AZ, and Fort Worth, TX, including capacities of up to 50 MW.
- Collaborated on various TFO projects, with capacities spanning 12 to 36 MW.
- Teamed up with customers on enhancing VE for BoD projects.
- Created comprehensive project charters and SOW documents to outline MEP deliverables.
- Evaluated proposed solutions by analyzing costs and benefits.
- Built solid partnerships with both in-house and outside design teams, as well as vendors and clients.
- Generated detailed project status reports, highlighting risks and issues.
- Tracked project milestones to ensure timely completion.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of deliverables before release to maintain accuracy and quality assurance standards. Addressed customer needs swiftly and efficiently.
Sales Manager
1 Year 6 Months- Developed and executed strategic sales plans for residential and commercial solar products.
- Proactively identified and developed new business opportunities to increase the customer base.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed and maintained in-depth knowledge of solar products and industry trends.
- Researched and analyzed the competitive landscape to identify new sales opportunities.
- Developed pricing models to maximize profits and increase sales.
- Developed and implemented training programs for sales representatives on product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Achieved and surpassed annual sales goal expectations for the past three years, and built long-term relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and foster loyalty.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Implemented process changes to streamline the sales department's workflow.
Senior Sales Consultant
1 Year- Researched industry trends, competition landscape, pricing strategies to inform decisions related to sales initiatives.
- Assisted customers with understanding the benefits of solar energy and the advantages of switching to solar power.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies and tactics to achieve maximum sales growth.
- Developed relationships with key decision-makers and influencers in the solar industry.
- Conducted solar energy presentations to businesses, schools, and organizations.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive knowledge of local and state solar regulations.
- Identified potential sales opportunities and provided customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Project Manager
4 Years- Developed project plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts to ensure completion within deadlines and budget.
- Coordinated with stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and customers, to ensure project success.
- Developed internal policies and procedures for project management to ensure successful project completion.
- Monitored project progress, identified potential issues, and developed solutions to mitigate risks.
- Assessed project performance and identified areas for improvement for future projects.
- Negotiated contracts and managed relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure project success.
- Identified risks associated with each project, and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
Patient Care Associate
1 Year 11 Months- Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients and families on health-related topics, and preventive care measures.
- Educated family members about prescribed treatments plans so they could be better prepared at home after discharge.
- Recorded detailed notes about each interaction with a patient in order to provide comprehensive documentation of their stay.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety protocols.
- Educated family members about prescribed treatments plans so they could be better prepared at home after discharge.
- Experienced in handling escalated customer inquiries in a professional manner.
Education
Associates
Associates - Psychology
Skills
Microsoft Project
Procore
Gantt chart software
Quality control & auditing
Financial reporting
Risk management
Change order management
Project scheduling
Cost estimating
Stakeholder management
Construction closeout
References
References available upon request.
Personal Information
Title: Sales & Marketing Director, PMP, Sales Manager, Senior Consultant, Project Manager,
Certification
- PMP Cerfication
Timeline
Sales & Marketing Director
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08.2025 - CurrentRead More
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Senior Sales Consultant
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Project Manager
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Patient Care Associate
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08.2015 - 07.2017Read More
Fayetteville Community College
Associates from Psychology
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University of Milwaukee
Associates
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