KRISTOFOR M. PETERSON
Lenexa,KS
Summary
I feel that with the strong professional background I can provide a skill set that can prove to be valuable in any workplace.
Obtaining a position that will fully utilize the well rounded background and education, while growing responsibilities to play a key role in a successful company. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Floating Project Manager
Leaf Home Safety Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
Project Manager
Four Seasons Outdoor
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to maintain timeline's.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Installation Manager
California Closets Kansas City
03.2016 - 02.2022
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders, maintaining transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implemented safety protocols for all installation projects, reducing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
- Implemented safety protocols for all installation projects, reducing workplace accidents and injuries.
Owner
KLG Improvements
05.2012 - 03.2016
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Central Dock Management
ABF Freight Systems
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Management of daily operations within the service center
- Daily load and workforce planning
- City load and route planning
- Fielding customer calls for city operations and specific shipment concerns
- Successful achievement and consistent improvement of KPI's.
Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service
10.2009 - 03.2010
Line-haul Supervisor
Roadway Express/YRC
06.2008 - 10.2009
- Daily planning and load set up for over the road dispatches
- Managing driver hours of service and planning of routes.
Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service
02.1995 - 05.2008
- Supervision of union employees within the hub operation
- Planning, executing, and succeeding in attaining daily and monthly goals for multiple areas within the operation
- Consistent improvements in area goals
- Reduction in quantity of service failures.
Support Analyst
Deluxe Financial Services
05.1999 - 04.2001
- Troubleshoot problems for financial institutions that they encountered with weekly billing
- Maintain customer files, perform research for corrections, and maintain product pricing
- Work with field account managers to extend contracts and maintain good rapport with the financial institutions
- Helped to implement process to make position more efficient.
Education
Managerial economics (school of business)
University of Kansas
12.2002
Associates degree - General studies
Johnson County Community Col.
12.1999
Skills
- Proficient in most MS applications including Word, Works, Excel, and Power Point All around general computer knowledge
- Processes and procedures
- Inventory Control
- Data review
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
Additional Information
Background in professional environments with experience in management with Fortune 500 Companies, and problem solving for financial institutions for customer relations.
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Floating Project Manager
Leaf Home Safety Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Four Seasons Outdoor
03.2021 - 03.2022
Installation Manager
California Closets Kansas City
03.2016 - 02.2022
Owner
KLG Improvements
05.2012 - 03.2016
Central Dock Management
ABF Freight Systems
07.2010 - 05.2012
Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service
10.2009 - 03.2010
Line-haul Supervisor
Roadway Express/YRC
06.2008 - 10.2009
Support Analyst
Deluxe Financial Services
05.1999 - 04.2001
Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service
02.1995 - 05.2008
Managerial economics (school of business)
University of Kansas
Associates degree - General studies
Johnson County Community Col.
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