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Rui Goncalves

Warren Township,NJ

Summary

A dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in managing teams, operations, and owning a business. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills in a dynamic work environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Knock on Wood LLC
Warren, New Jersey
03.2009 - 02.2024
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to clients and fellow employees.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Project Manager

Alite Flooring
45 US-46, Pine Brook, NJ
01.2004 - 02.2009
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.

Parts Technician

BMW
Springfield, New Jersey
05.2001 - 11.2003
  • Inspected and tested parts for defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of parts received, stored and issued in accordance with company procedures.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate replacement parts for their vehicles.
  • Verified that incoming shipments were complete and undamaged before signing off on delivery documents.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues in other departments to coordinate timely order fulfillment.
  • Researched availability of requested parts from suppliers when necessary.
  • Located and labeled parts to maintain organized inventory of stock.
  • Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Education

High School Diploma -

Union High School
Union
06-1994

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Client Service
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Hiring

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Knock on Wood LLC
03.2009 - 02.2024

Project Manager

Alite Flooring
01.2004 - 02.2009

Parts Technician

BMW
05.2001 - 11.2003

High School Diploma -

Union High School
Rui Goncalves