Kent Reed
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with more than 24 years of dedicated performance in the union painting trades. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Able to create environments where staff members are comfortable in questioning and contributing to new ideas that drive company growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Northwest Partitions, Inc
Woodinville, WA
04.2019 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations for multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Competent with On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, BuzzBid, Procore, Autodesk, Plan Grid, Plexxis, Bluebeam and MS Office Suite.
Project Manager
Grund And Company Inc
Seattle, WA
09.2012 - Current
- Estimate and manage commercial painting, wallcovering, Italian plaster and photoluminescent egress markings
- Provided accurate, detailed budgets for field use for the duration of the project for each scope
- Provided pre-con meetings to review plans, specifications, schedules, allowances and exclusions
- Provided RFCO's and maintain contract logs
- Established job duties for a new onsite QA/QC person, including PosiTector testing equipment and software for reporting results
- Established IPads and software for job sites for better interaction between Foreman and PM
- Provided accurate manpower reports each month
- Provided revenue recognition reports monthly
- Provided SOV for billing
- Provided all project closing documents required
Forman
Ferguson Wallcovering, INC
Lake Stevens, WA
09.2008 - 08.2012
- Performed daily job duties of installing wallcoverings, Italian plasters, painting and wall upholstery track systems.
- Performed weekly safety meetings to fellow employees.
- Track EWO's.
- Track employee hours for payroll.
- Order supplies and equipment for jobsite.
- Mob and de-mob jobsite.
Paperhanger- Painter
Hauge & Hassain Inc
Seattle, WA
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Install wallcoverings, painting and wall upholstery track systems
Craftsman
Simply Surfaces
Bremerton, WA
11.2006 - 07.2007
- Install wallcovering, Italian plaster, painting and wall upholstery track systems
Paperhanger-Painter
Hauge & Hassain Inc
Seattle, WA
02.2001 - 10.2006
- Install wallcovering, Italian plaster, painting and wall upholstery track system
Paperhanger-Painter
Grund And Company
Seattle, WA
05.1998 - 01.2001
- Install wallcovering and painting
Part Owner - Wallcovering Installer
Reed Wallcovering
Everett, WA
06.1996 - 04.1998
- Co-estimated, managed and performed all duties required to operate a union wallcovering shop
Paperhanger-Painter
Ferguson Wallcovering
Kirkland, WA
10.1994 - 05.1996
- Installed wallcovering and painting
Education
Diploma -
Everett High School
Everett, WA01-1988
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Western Washington University
Bellingham, WAundefined
Nippon Business Institute
01-1993
Associate In Business - undefined
Nippon Business Institute
Everett, WA01-1990
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Flexible
- Dedicated team player
- Dependable
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Northwest Partitions, Inc
04.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Grund And Company Inc
09.2012 - Current
Forman
Ferguson Wallcovering, INC
09.2008 - 08.2012
Paperhanger- Painter
Hauge & Hassain Inc
09.2007 - 08.2008
Craftsman
Simply Surfaces
11.2006 - 07.2007
Paperhanger-Painter
Hauge & Hassain Inc
02.2001 - 10.2006
Paperhanger-Painter
Grund And Company
05.1998 - 01.2001
Part Owner - Wallcovering Installer
Reed Wallcovering
06.1996 - 04.1998
Paperhanger-Painter
Ferguson Wallcovering
10.1994 - 05.1996
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Western Washington University
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Nippon Business Institute
Associate In Business - undefined
Nippon Business Institute
Diploma -
Everett High School