KENNETH ROBERSON
Crimora,VA
Summary
Results-driven operations and project management leader with 22+ years of progressive experience in restoration and construction, advancing from field technician to Project Manager. Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects, leading teams, controlling budgets and resources, coordinating vendors and subcontractors, developing employees, and consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule. Recognized as the company's #1 performer in project profit margins through disciplined cost control, proactive planning, resource management, and forward-thinking problem solving. Brings substantial independent knowledge of cannabis cultivation and plant science, including environmental controls, nutrient management, plant health, cannabinoids, terpenes, and the complete cultivation lifecycle, along with a genuine passion for building a long-term career in the cannabis industry.
Overview
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Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
SERVICEMASTER OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY
Virginia
01.2008 - Current
- Promoted from field technician to Project Manager based on demonstrated technical expertise, leadership ability, problem-solving skills, and performance.
- Managed multiple concurrent restoration projects valued at $5,000-$30,000, overseeing each from initial assessment to final completion to ensure timely delivery.
- Consistently achieve the highest project profit margins within the company through careful estimating, cost control, resource planning, and proactive project management.
- Lead teams of 3-6 employees and subcontractors, assigning responsibilities, coordinating schedules, monitoring performance, and ensuring projects remain on track.
- Developed project schedules and allocated labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources to maximize productivity and consistently meet deadlines.
- Maintain direct communication with homeowners, customers, insurance adjusters, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct detailed property and damage assessments and develop restoration plans based on project scope, customer needs, insurance requirements, and available resources.
- Prepare and manage project estimates, material requirements, labor requirements, and overall project costs while protecting project profitability.
- Monitor project financial performance and make real-time operational decisions to balance cost, quality, customer satisfaction, and schedule.
- Known for thinking ahead and identifying potential problems before they affect project schedules, budgets, quality, or customer expectations.
- Develop and implement efficient processes for project execution, team coordination, training, and quality control.
- Train and mentor technicians and team members in restoration procedures, project expectations, safety practices, quality standards, and efficient work processes.
- Coordinate with insurance adjusters to establish claim scope, communicate damage assessments, address questions, and facilitate appropriate restoration solutions.
- Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, including coordinating work, negotiating requirements, and ensuring timely completion.
- Ensure projects comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Troubleshot complex project challenges and adapted plans swiftly to address changes in conditions, scope, resources, or customer needs.
Carpenter
KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION
Richmond, Virginia
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Executed custom tile installation, drywall hanging and finishing, and general construction projects to enhance property aesthetics and functionality.
- Cultivated expertise in construction methods and materials, ensuring high-quality standards and effective job-site coordination for successful project delivery.
- Constructed frameworks and structures using wood, metal, and composite materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise measurements.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinetry with a focus on quality craftsmanship.
Education
Standard High School Diploma -
Fort Defiance High School
Welding Certification -
Valley Vocational Technical Center
Water Restoration Technician
Applied Microbial Remediation Certification
Duct Cleaning & Air Quality Control Certification
Skills
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Scheduling & Resource Allocation
- Budget Management
- Profitability & Cost Control
- Process Improvement
- Performance Management
- Team Leadership
- Employee Training & Development
- Vendor management
- Quality Control
- Regulatory & Safety Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Customer Experience
- Insurance & Claims Coordination
Certification
- Water Restoration Technician (WRT), 01/01/06
- Applied Microbial Remediation Certification, 01/01/07
- Duct Cleaning & Air Quality Control Certification, 01/01/12
- Welding Certification Valley Vocational Technical Center, 01/01/05
Industry Knowledge
- Substantial self-directed knowledge and practical cultivation experience in cannabis plant science, with strong interest in the scientific, operational, and regulatory aspects of the industry.
- Complete cultivation lifecycle: propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, harvest, drying, and curing.
- Environmental management, lighting, humidity, VPD, nutrient management, and pH.
- Plant health, pest and mold prevention, and cultivation troubleshooting.
- Cannabinoids, terpenes, plant science, and current industry developments.
- Knowledge of Virginia's evolving cannabis regulatory landscape.
- Quick learner with strong ability to adopt new systems, technologies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Professional Highlights
- Substantial self-directed knowledge and practical cultivation experience in cannabis plant science, with strong interest in the scientific, operational, and regulatory aspects of the industry.
- Complete cultivation lifecycle: propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, harvest, drying, and curing.
- Environmental management, lighting, humidity, VPD, nutrient management, and pH.
- Plant health, pest and mold prevention, and cultivation troubleshooting.
- Cannabinoids, terpenes, plant science, and current industry developments.
- Knowledge of Virginia's evolving cannabis regulatory landscape.
- Quick learner with strong ability to adopt new systems, technologies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Timeline
Project Manager
SERVICEMASTER OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY
01.2008 - Current
Carpenter
KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION
01.2002 - 01.2005
Standard High School Diploma -
Fort Defiance High School
Welding Certification -
Valley Vocational Technical Center