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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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ProjectManager

Kurt Wilson

Newark,NJ

Summary

Management professional experienced in leading and motivating teams. Brings skills in scheduling, knowledge of employment law and strengths in building relationships with staff. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in growth-oriented position focused on improving operations for changing needs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Rise Management Holdings Llc
Newark, NJ
02.2016 - Current
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Service Manager

Firestone Auto Care
Hackensack, NJ
06.2013 - 10.2015
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements and provided detailed job training.
  • Guided techs on automotive repair, tool usage and equipment operation.
  • Efficiently assisted auto technician with problematic repair to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Hired and trained new auto technician to improve efficiency of department and cultivate productive work atmosphere.

Store Manager

Vespia Tires Center/Mr Tire
Union, NJ
02.2000 - 06.2013
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.

Education

Certification - Real Estate

Center For Real Estate Education
Hackensack, NJ
09.2021

Certification - Automotive Mechanics

Lincoln Technical Institute
Union, NJ
05.1997

Skills

  • Punch Lists
  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Workforce Scheduling
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Workforce Training
  • Managing Subcontractors
  • New Construction and Remodeling
  • Job Bidding

Timeline

Project Manager

Rise Management Holdings Llc
02.2016 - Current

Service Manager

Firestone Auto Care
06.2013 - 10.2015

Store Manager

Vespia Tires Center/Mr Tire
02.2000 - 06.2013

Certification - Real Estate

Center For Real Estate Education

Certification - Automotive Mechanics

Lincoln Technical Institute
Kurt Wilson