Kevin Beveridge
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities, and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
VA Technology
09.2018 - Current
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
Construction Project Manager
GPC74
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Project managed new branch openings, plus refits of network transformation branches across the country
Property Project Manager
CBRE/Post Office
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Project managed new branch openings, plus refits of network transformation branches across the Midlands
Project/Development Manager
Tesco, various sites
01.2008 - 04.2015
- Project managed new store openings, plus refresh and store transformation initiatives across the UK and Ireland in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
Lead GM Manager
Tesco, Durham
- 12.2007
- Accomplished at leading 4 line managers with 60 staff; reported to the store manager and deputising during absence
Line Manager
Tesco, various sites
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Managed departments within large stores in Glasgow, Manchester and Durham; trained and coached colleagues
Claims Assistant
Zurich Insurance, Glasgow
06.2001 - 12.2002
Education
BA (Hons) in Politics and HR Management (2:1) -
University of Strathclyde
8 Highers (Grade A-B), including Maths and English -
Denny High School
Skills
- Project Planning
- Scope Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Scheduling
- Project plan development
- Client Relations
- Training and mentoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Meeting participation
- Schedule Coordination
Professionalattributes
Highly proficient, target-driven project management professional with transferable skills gained in the retail sector. Possesses a successful track record in leadership roles; latterly responsible for store launches and transformations. Combines hands-on experience with PRINCE2 accreditation; manages all stages of works, including third party service providers. Performs at an optimal degree in a fast-paced setting; focuses on value-added outcomes within in a high pressure, constantly evolving environment in a competitive industry. Now desiring the next role as a project manager at a forward-thinking enterprise, utilising project, people and commercial expertise to achieve long-term objectives.
Corecompetenciesachievements
- Jointly managed high profile projects. Contributed to establishing a store leadership team; controlled budget; liaised with Payroll and Recruitment Centre; ensured that goods adhered to retail and stock control standards; performed weekly reviews to meet launch date.
- Emphasis on continuous improvement. Consistently sought ways to improve key department tools, processes and ways of working. Rewrote store cut-over processes; reviewed all forms and procedures related to opening a new retail outlet.
- Demonstrated man management abilities. Accountable for managing a large department of team managers and leaders, as well as colleagues in General Merchandise (GM), covering a wide range of non-food items.
- Proactive participation in all phases. Positively interfaced with other managers, contractors and subcontractors in weekly meetings for transformations. Signed off 'Plan of Works' based on scope; appointed as lead for all retail aspects of complex programmes.
- Spearheaded the end-to-end project lifecycle. Managed resources and financials; focused on getting the best out of people to attain specifications and stakeholder expectations and meeting challenging time-frames.
- Delivered coaching and advisory support. Provided qualified advice and guidance to other project managers (PMs) and undertook the full spectrum of HR duties. Helped the PMs to handle workload and process improvements throughout programme of work.
Workplaceskills
- Recruitment
- Vacancy interviews
- Trained personnel
- Employee reviews
- Dismissal and disciplinary processes
Itsystems
- MS Office Excel and PowerPoint
- Stock control
- Other in-house systems
Finance
- Budgets
- Tracked costs
- Purchasing external services
- Payroll
Personal
British with excellent references available upon request
Professional Development
- 10/01/2017, NVQ 3 Construction Management
- 12/01/2017, GOLD SMSTS Card
- 11/01/2017, Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
- 11/01/2017, PASMA (Towers)
- 10/01/2015, SMSTS Certificate
- 10/01/2015, Various Health and Safety Certificates
- 11/01/2014, Up to 2014
Hobbies and Interests
- Following football and horse racing
- Gym to maintain fitness
- Current affairs
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
VA Technology
09.2018 - Current
Construction Project Manager
GPC74
06.2017 - 07.2018
Property Project Manager
CBRE/Post Office
08.2015 - 06.2017
Project/Development Manager
Tesco, various sites
01.2008 - 04.2015
Line Manager
Tesco, various sites
01.2003 - 12.2006
Claims Assistant
Zurich Insurance, Glasgow
06.2001 - 12.2002
Lead GM Manager
Tesco, Durham
- 12.2007
BA (Hons) in Politics and HR Management (2:1) -
University of Strathclyde
8 Highers (Grade A-B), including Maths and English -
Denny High School
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