Louis Barker
Bethpage,TN
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with three years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing subcontractors and in-house labor crews, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in permitting document preparation, subcontractor documentation, change order tracking, budget and financial management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Chandler And Son Concrete And Excavating
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day activities for three crews totaling 17 individuals in the field to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Started a new division within the company for residential swimming pool construction and custom home builds generating $130,000+ in profit on the swimming pool side of the division in year 1.
- Managed successful construction of million dollar commercial projects from bid acceptance to completion, on-time and under-budget.
Small Business Owner
LCB Pools/LCB Construction
11.2021 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Balanced all of this while working as a full time project manager at Chandler and Son and also traveling to support my wife with her women's rights advocacy work.
Co-Owner
The Pool House
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce total project time.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Education
BBA - Business Management
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY08.2021
Skills
- Business Management and Development
- Directional Leadership
- Project Management
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication
- Microsoft Proficient
- Self-Starting
Accomplishments
- Project manager for $1mm+ parking lot addition in Franklin, TN.
- Generated over $1mm in revenue in year 1 from a start up position within an existing business.
- 2-time British Olympic Trail Qualifier
- 9-time British National Champion
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Chandler And Son Concrete And Excavating
11.2021 - 07.2023
Small Business Owner
LCB Pools/LCB Construction
11.2021 - Current
Co-Owner
The Pool House
01.2021 - 02.2022
BBA - Business Management
University of Kentucky
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