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Ryan Presley

Summary

Dedicated multi-family construction and asset professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Bringing 5 years of related experience, spending 4 out of 5 years in a leadership role. Versatile leader with a focus on industry market trends, building the right team for the job and procuring a new client base while maintaining and nurturing existing base. Seeking options that will bring a welcomed challenge and long term growth opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Operations Manager

Guardian Construction
02.2022 - Current
  • Worked directly with corporate management and oversaw a team of Account Managers and Project Managers.
  • Played a pivotal role in the growth of a small satellite office to a thriving brick-and-mortar establishment with a large book of business based in the Atlanta multi family market.
  • Attended industry trade shows to showcase the company achievements and to garner new relationships and nurture existing ones.
  • Successfully managed and expanded the client, vendor and subcontractor network cultivating key relationships in the Atlanta market.
  • Contributed to the training of new hires, ensuring their proficiency in market trends and industry standards.
  • Provided weekly mentorship to Account Managers to improve budgeting and proposal efficiency and Project Managers to improve on-site safety, client relationship and budget managing efficiency.
  • Streamlined operational processes by implementing new strategies and procedures, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Boosted team morale by recognizing outstanding achievements through awards or public recognition at staff meetings or industry vents.
  • Oversaw logistics management for complex projects involving multiple stakeholders or tight deadlines.
  • Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
  • Monitored key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to improve skills and organizational operations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Implemented new technology to streamline processes and improve operations.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.

Field Operations Manager

STAG Partners
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Directed service and construction based projects that include renovations, new construction, repairs, installation, preservation and maintenance for multi-family properties.
  • Developed and estimated project timelines and budget in both Buildertrend and Service Fusion software.
  • Managed $4 million operations budget and launched monthly communications processes to enable best practices implementation.
  • Oversaw work of 5 direct reports
  • Managed projects through, from estimating and pre-construction process to final punch walk.
  • Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in work. Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
  • Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with large multi-family ownership accounts.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
  • Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing with Senior Management to develop competitive bids. Organized this review via Pre-Construction process designed to lay out job roadmap for Project Managers.
  • Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts. Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts to reduce operational expenses.
  • Managed large-scale projects from inception to completion, consistently meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
  • Mentored junior staff members through coaching sessions and performance evaluations, promoting professional growth within the team.
  • Implemented quality control measures to minimize errors during project execution, resulting in fewer customer complaints and higher satisfaction rates.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between upper management and field personnel, facilitating smooth information flow throughout the organization.
  • Led recruitment efforts for new hires within the field operations department, selecting top-quality candidates who contributed significantly to team success. Assisted in hiring and training of team members.
  • Evaluated and revamped existing workflows within the field operations department, resulting in increased productivity and more efficient use of resources.
  • Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.


Inside Project Manager and Estimator

Servpro Industries
06.2016 - 11.2020
  • Created and revised over 10 emergency service estimates at a time using Xactimate estimating software for homeowners, business owners, and their insurance providers.
  • Support sound communication of home or business emergency service process to clients and act as advocate for client's needs to their insurance provider.
  • Operated as single point of contact through job life cycle in order to provide satisfying customer service to distressed clients.
  • Developed budgets, scope of work and guidelines for outside staff to adhere to.
  • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
  • Regularly adjusted and rearranged tasks based on needs of business using adept time management and communication skills.
  • Train and mentor new employees in franchise operations.
  • Maintain healthy and lasting relationships with clients and insurance adjusters alike, building up client base for my franchise.
  • Oversaw onboarding and mentorship, planned and executed meetings and developed project documentation.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.

IT & Developer Assistant

Manufacturing Resources International
10.2012 - 06.2016
  • Aided in installing networks, building intricate displays. Oversaw quality assurance by testing functionality of products based on established standard operating procedures
  • Developed Gantt Charts and aided in meeting milestones after project scope developed to increase client satisfaction and more efficient project management lifecycle.
  • Researched current and upcoming technologies to better assist technicians and developers in their day-to-day tasks.
  • Troubleshoot technical difficulties and developed solutions.
  • Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
  • Cooperated with engineering, manufacturing and corporate accounting to verify adherence to quality standards.
  • Performed tests of functionality, security and performance of different workstations and devices.
  • Processed over 20 support requests weekly for technical assistance on wide range of issues related to proprietary software

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

University of The People
Pasadena, CA
12.2018

CISCO Certificate - IT Systems

Lanier Technical College
Cumming, GA
06.2013

Skills

  • Mentor/Leadership
  • Business Forecasting
  • Timeline management
  • Work with Intention
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Process Improvements
  • Software Utilization
  • Vendor contracts and relationships
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Cost estimation and budgeting
  • Strategic planning and review
  • Goal Setting

References

References available upon request.

Software

BuilderTrend, Xactimate, Excel, Service Fusion

Certification

  • IICRC Certification of Qualified Water Damage Restoration Professional
  • Xactimate Certification Level 1
  • OSHA 30 Construction Safety Certification
  • Builder Trend Project Management Certification
  • Contractor Connection Mitigation Program
  • Restoration Expert Servpro Industries Certification - Water, Fire, and Upholstery
  • Restoration Servpro Industries Certification - Contents Management

Affiliations

Earned and maintained a place on Honor's List for every term completed at the University of the People.

Participate in annual fund-raising and toy drive events for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Aid in charitable construction projects for Sunshine on a Ranney Day, a non-profit organization that provides home renovations for handicapped children.

Timeline

Assistant Operations Manager

Guardian Construction
02.2022 - Current

Field Operations Manager

STAG Partners
11.2020 - 02.2022

Inside Project Manager and Estimator

Servpro Industries
06.2016 - 11.2020

IT & Developer Assistant

Manufacturing Resources International
10.2012 - 06.2016

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

University of The People

CISCO Certificate - IT Systems

Lanier Technical College
  • IICRC Certification of Qualified Water Damage Restoration Professional
  • Xactimate Certification Level 1
  • OSHA 30 Construction Safety Certification
  • Builder Trend Project Management Certification
  • Contractor Connection Mitigation Program
  • Restoration Expert Servpro Industries Certification - Water, Fire, and Upholstery
  • Restoration Servpro Industries Certification - Contents Management
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