Richard "John" Nims
Molino,FL
Summary
General manager with strong project management skills, budget oversight experience, and a focus on safety compliance. Proven track record in driving operational success and fostering team collaboration across diverse projects. Nearly 10 years of operational experience in both public and private sectors, including military bases and federal wildlife refuges. Proficient in Outlook, Office 365, and Excel, with expertise in scheduling and quality control management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
General Manager
McShea Contracting
Pensacola, Florida
07.2025 - Current
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure project efficiency and team coordination.
- Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation across multiple construction projects to optimize workflow.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and expectations.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance among all team members.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain quality standards and safety measures.
- Facilitated communication between subcontractors and internal teams for smooth execution.
- Developed project timelines and monitored progress against established deadlines.
- Trained new employees on company policies, safety practices, and operational procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Analyzed monthly sales data to produce reports that informed business development strategies.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on supplies and materials.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
Assistant General Manager
McShea Contracting
Pensacola, Florida
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in daily operations and administrative tasks to support project execution.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation for ongoing projects and tasks.
- Coordinated communication between teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews with prospective candidates.
- Helped team develop specialized projects, events and promotions.
- Fostered performance-oriented environment focused on promoting team collaboration, personal accountability and long-term business success.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Operations Manager
Emerald Coast Striping
Pensacola, Florida
06.2020 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and address challenges.
- Trained new staff on company policies, procedures, and operational tasks.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain service excellence.
- Developed standard operating procedures to streamline processes across departments.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
Operations Manager
xtreme development
Pensacola, Florida
02.2017 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and address challenges.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated supply chain logistics effectively.
- Trained new staff on company policies, procedures, and operational tasks.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain service excellence.
Education
Woodham
Pensacola, FL01-1994
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Resource allocation
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Customer relationship management
Certification
Globally Harmonized System part 1-5
special projects
- Walmarts Southeast
- Publix Southeast
- Fort Pickens gulf island national seashore
- Navarre Beach Gulf island Seashore
- Anahuc National Wildlife Refuge
Timeline
General Manager
McShea Contracting
07.2025 - Current
Assistant General Manager
McShea Contracting
08.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Emerald Coast Striping
06.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
xtreme development
02.2017 - Current
Woodham