RON BOWEN
Clermont,FL
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in the Audio/Video industry and construction management. Proven track record in managing complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Expertise in project planning, development, and execution with a strong focus on team building, system improvement, and stakeholder communication. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
AVI-SPL/Whitlock
03.2016 - 05.2024
- Successfully completed projects on time and under budget, managing over 70 projects per year
- Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection, and quality assurance efforts
- Defined clear targets and objectives, ensuring key milestones were met at every phase
- Recommended and implemented preventive maintenance techniques to improve established methods
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Project Manager
CSI
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Coordinated projects with customers and internal staff, overseeing walk-throughs and closeouts
- Developed new employee evaluation process, leading to improved performance
- Managed quality control and customer relations, ensuring high standards were maintained
- Verified data integrity and accuracy, obtaining necessary documents and approvals from relevant agencies
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Project Manager / Lead Technician
CCS Presentation Systems
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Coordinated projects with customers and internal staff, handling installations of interactive whiteboards and projectors
- Provided outstanding service to clients, maintaining and extending business relationships
- Monitored timelines, addressed potential issues, and managed changes to project scope and cost
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
System Technician / Site Supervisor
I-comm
01.2007 - 04.2009
- Installed and tested Analog & IP/CCTV Systems, Board/Conference Room AV Systems, Sound & Paging Systems, and Video Surveillance Systems
- Generated daily reports, set production goals, and resolved customer and technician issues
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
DeVry University
Orlando, FLSkills
- Project Management
- Project Planning & Development
- Multi-site Operations
- System Improvement
- Advanced Problem Solving
- Team Building
- Safety & Compliance
- Budgeting & Cost Management
- Vendor Selection
- Quality Assurance
- Blueprints & Schematics
- Audio/Video Systems
- Construction Methods & Materials
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Project
- SharePoint
- Project Planning
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
Certification
- CTS Certified
- Info Comm Project Management for AV
- OSHA 30
- Smart Certified
Timeline
Project Manager
AVI-SPL/Whitlock
03.2016 - 05.2024
Project Manager
CSI
08.2014 - 03.2016
Project Manager / Lead Technician
CCS Presentation Systems
04.2012 - 08.2014
System Technician / Site Supervisor
I-comm
01.2007 - 04.2009
- CTS Certified
- Info Comm Project Management for AV
- OSHA 30
- Smart Certified
Some College (No Degree) -
DeVry University
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