Matthew LaRose
Liverpool,NY
Summary
Dedicated and results focused Project Manager in the Commercial Door, Frame, and Hardware industry with over a decade of
experience overseeing projects from inception to completion. Skilled in managing project schedules, budgets and ensuring project
efficiency. Seeking to apply my skills and leverage expertise in Division 08 Sales.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
BR Johnson LLC
New York
11.2019 - Current
- A commercial door, window, frame and hardware distributor in Central and Western, Successfully manages a portfolio of commercial door, frame and hardware projects cresting 2 million dollars annually
- Value engineers project material and services if necessary to increase profitability
- Analyzes specs, plans and schedules to ensure the accuracy of material, functions and possible labor required
- Reviews submittals associated with project and determine if change orders are necessary
- Collaborates with contractors, engineers and architects to ensure project goals, expectations and time lines
- Prioritizes tasks involved with project and organize documentation
- Maintains detailed margin and growth with opportunities from change orders and strategic purchasing of material
- Supports and develops relationships with existing and future customers
Project Estimator
Reeb Millwork Corporation
09.2015 - 11.2019
- A building materials distributor on the east coast, Implemented cost saving measures without compromising quality to ensure a desired finish product
- Conferred with vendors by telephone, fax or email in order to acquire pricing on volume or special orders
- Managed records of both customer and vendor interactions and transactions, monitored quotes to ensure expeditious and accurate pricing
- Entered commercial orders into the ordering system and proof read commercial orders to ensure accuracy
- Communicated with a wide range of customers on order logistics
- Maintained positive relationships with both internal and external customers and vendors
- Continuously improved skills in the areas of product and process knowledge
- Actively participated in departmental goal setting and goal achievement processes and trainings
- Continuously worked towards a “one-team” concept with outside sales representatives
- Unity House, a social services organization to assist people with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities
Employment Specialist
LKQ Automotive
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Role was to assist persons living with disabilities in gaining and maintaining employment in the community
- Responsible for the timely completion of New York state case notes, service plans, consent forms
- Responsible for scheduling clients and managing time effectively, , an aftermarket auto parts and accessories distributor
Route Sales Representative
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Delivered aftermarket auto parts to companies in the northern territory
- Maintained excellent customer service
- Worked independently and accurately with strong work ethic and drive
- Focused on sales, acquiring and forming relationships with new accounts
- Third Party Logistics, a courier, logistics and medical supply delivery and distribution company
Site Manager
Reeb Millwork Corporation
04.2008 - 10.2013
- Supervised 20 driver schedules, routes and locations to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
- Managed multiple accounts and consistently provided outstanding customer service
- Maintained inventory equipment for real-time pick-up and delivery data
- Assisted and dispatched drivers as needed for customer requested delivery schedules
- Acted as a liaison between the pharmacy (supplier) and independent contract delivery drivers
- Trained new employees
- Maintained payroll for 20 contractors and billing for 3 customers, , a building materials distributor on the east coast
Fabricator
08.2003 - 04.2008
- Processed up to 20 pre-hung and custom wooden door orders daily with flawless execution
- Utilized proprietary computer software to analyze purchase orders and quotes
- Skillfully engineered finished products that met or exceeded both the company’s and customers’ standards
- Manufactured custom doors to exact measurement and specifications
- Safely operated a variety of equipment including panel saws, rip saws, various types of nail guns and other hand tools, propane and gas-powered fork-lifts and order pickers in a warehouse environment
Education
General Studies
Liverpool High School
June 1997
BOCES - Automotive Technology
OCM
June 1997
Skills
- COMPUTER SKILLS
- Proficient in
- Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel)
Timeline
Project Manager
BR Johnson LLC
11.2019 - Current
Project Estimator
Reeb Millwork Corporation
09.2015 - 11.2019
Employment Specialist
LKQ Automotive
03.2015 - 09.2015
Route Sales Representative
10.2013 - 01.2015
Site Manager
Reeb Millwork Corporation
04.2008 - 10.2013
Fabricator
08.2003 - 04.2008
General Studies
Liverpool High School
BOCES - Automotive Technology
OCM
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