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Paul Covington

Ballwin,MO

Summary

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Linken Contracting (1099 Position)
Saint Louis, MO
09.2024 - Current
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Addressed client concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
  • Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
  • Established a system for tracking labor costs associated with each job completed by the team.
  • Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
  • Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources, meet deadlines, setting priorities and goals.
  • Created change orders as necessary to reflect changes in scope of work or budgeting needs.
  • Provided estimates, scopes of work for clients within their guidelines, and price points.

Operations Manager

Nania Construction
Saint Louis, MO
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Addressed client concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
  • Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
  • Established a system for tracking labor costs associated with each job completed by the team.
  • Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
  • Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources, meet deadlines, setting priorities and goals.
  • Created change orders as necessary to reflect changes in scope of work or budgeting needs.
  • Provided estimates, scopes of work for clients within their guidelines, and price points.

Sr. Construction Manager

Guardian Asset Management
Saint Louis, MO
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
  • Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
  • Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
  • Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
  • Managed and supervised construction projects from start to finish.
  • Created change orders as necessary to reflect changes in scope of work or budgeting needs.
  • Scheduled and coordinated all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion.
  • Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with clients to review status.
  • Identified needs of clients promptly and efficiently.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Provided guidance on best practices related to construction management processes.
  • Reviewed estimates for accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Resolved issues related to cost overruns or delays in construction schedule.
  • Fostered relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and securing future business opportunities.
  • Invoiced clients per contract through all phases of construction project.
  • Provided estimates, scopes of work for clients within their guidelines, and price points.

Owner/General Contractor

P. Covington Contracting, LLC
Saint Louis, MO
03.2018 - 12.2023
  • Full Interior and Exterior Remodels, Renovations, Decks, Patios, Roofs and Driveways
  • Oversee production and supervision of project
  • Follow timeline to ensure project is done in the time frame set
  • Hire contractors and oversee employees
  • Acquire required permits
  • Obtain materials for project
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Ensure that the spending and costs stay within the budget of the projects
  • Secure Properties
  • Ensure that the job site is clean and debris free upon completion

Bartender

314 CITY BAR
St. Louis, USA
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Open, closing of bar on assigned shifts
  • Operated (POS) point of sale register
  • Accounted for all money and sales at close of shift
  • Mixed and served drinks satisfactory to customers request
  • Performed all side work including keeping bar fully stocked before, during and after business hours

Tank Wash Manager – Chemical Division

UNITED PETROLEUM TRANSPORT
Magnolia, USA
03.2007 - 11.2016
  • Company Overview: (FORMERLY) SERVICE LINES INC, MAGNOLIA, AR (FORMERLY) QUALAWASH, MAGNOLIA, AR
  • Scheduled, coordinated and prioritized daily operations per customer’s needs and requests
  • Assigned employees daily tasks to ensure daily operations were met efficiently within assigned shifts
  • Held daily meetings at end of shifts to ensure all work orders and shift reports coincided to ensure all charges were captured correctly to be billed back to customer
  • Daily checklists completed on employees (PPE) personal protection equipment to ensure employees safety in accordance to OSHA regulations, daily checklists on boiler, pumps, vats and all mechanical equipment were in good working condition before start of each shift
  • Scheduled, coordinated all inspections through the state and insurance companies for all operating licenses on boiler and air tanks in accordance with state law
  • Inventory control and ordering of chemicals and all supplies needed to operate efficiently on a daily basis
  • Issued purchase orders using (TMT), while strictly maintaining within the weekly budget
  • Maintained accurate logs, overseen shipments, created shipping manifests on all hazardous and nonhazardous waste captured in accordance with (EPA) environmental protection agency and (DOT) department of transportation
  • Worked closely with and overseen all outside vendor and contractor work performed on site, ensured work was performed to satisfactory standards and within the projected bid and budget
  • End of week closing of all purchase orders and all invoices before sent to billing/accounts payable
  • (FORMERLY) SERVICE LINES INC, MAGNOLIA, AR (FORMERLY) QUALAWASH, MAGNOLIA, AR

Construction Laborer

TIM JORDAN CONSTRUCTION
East Camden, USA
02.2006 - 03.2007
  • Worked in new construction, remodels and additions in industrial, commercial and residential settings
  • Performed tasks such as concrete work, drywall, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and hvac
  • Operated hand tools, power tools, small equipment
  • Ensured each job site was clean and debris free upon completion
  • Moved certain equipment from job site to job site upon completion of job

Maintenance Supervisor

CHAPEL RIDGE APARTMENTS
05.2002 - 12.2005
  • Company Overview: (EL DORADO, AR) (BENTON, AR) (WEST LITTLE ROCK, AR)
  • Oversaw the appearance, grounds, safety and maintenance of multifamily housing communities
  • Daily meetings with groundskeeper, housekeeping and maintenance techs to prioritize daily tasks per residential and facility needs
  • Performed daily maintenance work orders such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry and hvac, ensuring each work order was completed within a 24 hour turn around
  • Worked closely with community manager to ensure all tenants were satisfied with their residency and all maintenance tasks performed
  • Rotated shifts for 24-hour after hours on call emergencies
  • Daily security checks on breezeway lights and all exterior lighting to ensure they were working correctly
  • Overseen the cleanliness, chemicals, daily logs of pools
  • Overseen and helped with make ready units to ensure each unit was turnkey ready within five to seven days of vacancy
  • Worked closely with all vendors and contractors to ensure all work performed was completed satisfactory to company standards and within the time, projected bid and budget allotted
  • Ordered parts and supplies as needed, kept strict inventory logs to ensure maintenance department operated within allowed budget
  • (EL DORADO, AR) (BENTON, AR) (WEST LITTLE ROCK, AR)

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Production
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Client relationships
  • Maintenance planning
  • Client relations
  • Project leadership
  • Project tracking
  • Project scheduling
  • Building codes and regulations
  • Permit processing
  • Construction management

Certification

  • Arkansas High Pressure Boiler Operator License
  • EPA Type II Certified

Businesslicense

Missouri, LC001581605

Timeline

Operations Manager

Linken Contracting (1099 Position)
09.2024 - Current

Operations Manager

Nania Construction
12.2023 - 09.2024

Sr. Construction Manager

Guardian Asset Management
07.2022 - 12.2023

Owner/General Contractor

P. Covington Contracting, LLC
03.2018 - 12.2023

Bartender

314 CITY BAR
07.2017 - 03.2018

Tank Wash Manager – Chemical Division

UNITED PETROLEUM TRANSPORT
03.2007 - 11.2016

Construction Laborer

TIM JORDAN CONSTRUCTION
02.2006 - 03.2007

Maintenance Supervisor

CHAPEL RIDGE APARTMENTS
05.2002 - 12.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Southern Arkansas University

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