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Rick Kotara

Rick Kotara

Project Manager / Safety Manager
Amarillo,TX

Summary

To bring a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, strong work ethic, and responsibility; while building upon skills developed, obtained and enhanced through current and previous employers.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Project Manager

Compass Group USA
Amarillo, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Define project scope, goals and results that support business goals in collaboration with all partners
  • Document and analyze information and processes to solve critical business issues
  • Build and implement end-to-end project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
  • Proactively communicate project details across all levels of the organization and across multiple departments in a clear and concise manner
  • Create and maintain all project documentation pertinent to the project

Safety Coordinator

Compass Group USA
Amarillo, TX
01.2020 - Current
  • Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
  • Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Investigated employee accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.

Project Coordinator

Compass Group USA
Amarillo, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
  • Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project requirements, objectives or outcomes.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.

Grounds Supervisor/Manager

Compass Group USA
Amarillo, TX
07.2016 - 01.2021
  • Tracked and reported on grounds maintenance activities and expenses.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Delegated daily landscaping tasks for installations, repairs and regular maintenance.

Project Manager

Hastings Entertainment
Amarillo, TX
07.2009 - 07.2016
  • Conducted weekly end-user meetings for product demonstrations, collect ideas for future designs, and discuss implementation procedures
  • Communicated project specifications to development team consisting of 6 plus team members
  • Responsible for maintenance and new development of Point-of-Sale and Warehouse systems
  • Ensured credit/debit card readers maintained current ISO specifications, as well as performed annual bank certification audits with corporate financial institutions

Research Assistant

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
Amarillo, TX
01.2009 - 07.2009
  • Collaborate with Groundwater professionals to determine information desired, and development of new evapotranspiration model to be utilized by area farmers, ranchers, and ground water conservation districts
  • Research ground water usage and retention models and results from previous years
  • Review crop and production animal effect on long-term water retention
  • Published article 2011 Panhandle Regional Water Plan Task 2 Report: Agricultural Water Demand Projections et al Marek PhD, Thomas

ECM Data Analyst

Micro Beef Technologies, Ltd.
Amarillo, TX
01.1996 - 12.2008
  • Collected individual animal growth and carcass data; then, communicated with feedyard staff (managers, processing personnel, and cowboys) feeding and harvest data while conveying improvements to maximize economic results
  • Developed performance analysis reports for clients
  • Worked with sales team members in presentation of market analysis
  • Provided customer service to clients in the following areas: animal health and management, marketing strategies, and office management/accounting systems

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Business and Economics

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
12-1995

Skills

  • OSHA safety requirements
  • OSHA compliance
  • Safety assessments
  • Project management
  • Relationship building
  • Agile methodology
  • Team leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Data collection
  • Occupational safety
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office

Awardsandacknowledgements

  • OSHA 30 Construction Training
  • GEMM of the Year 2018 and 2020 (Employee of the Year recognition)
  • Leadership Training – Rapport International
  • Six Hats of Leadership – Pfizer Animal Health
  • Top Gun Sales Award - Zale's Jewelers

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPersonal development programs401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

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Interests

Outdoors

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Family

Timeline

Construction Project Manager

Compass Group USA
01.2023 - Current

Project Coordinator

Compass Group USA
01.2021 - 01.2023

Safety Coordinator

Compass Group USA
01.2020 - Current

Grounds Supervisor/Manager

Compass Group USA
07.2016 - 01.2021

Project Manager

Hastings Entertainment
07.2009 - 07.2016

Research Assistant

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
01.2009 - 07.2009

ECM Data Analyst

Micro Beef Technologies, Ltd.
01.1996 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Business and Economics

West Texas A&M University

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