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Stephen Hunt

Elwood,IL

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Manager

MKD Electric
Elgin, IL
06.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented team strategies to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Monitored team performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided feedback to staff.
  • Managed the recruitment process of new personnel, including interviewing and onboarding.
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration within the team by encouraging open communication between members.
  • Established clear objectives and goals for teams, monitored progress towards those goals, and took corrective action when needed.
  • Evaluated employees' performance against established standards; conducted regular performance appraisals and disciplinary actions as necessary.
  • Conducted meetings with team members to discuss progress updates or changes in procedures.
  • Assisted with budget preparation by tracking expenses related to labor costs or materials procurement.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding services offered by the organization.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.

Project Manager

MKD Electric
Elgin, IL
02.2014 - 05.2020
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • 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.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.

Industrial Electrical Foreman

MKD Electric
Elgin, IL
06.2008 - 01.2014
  • Supervised and trained a team of industrial electricians on proper installation techniques and maintenance procedures.
  • Designed electrical systems in accordance with local codes and regulations.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines are met efficiently.
  • Ordered necessary materials for upcoming jobs in advance to minimize delays in production schedules.
  • Ensured all personnel working onsite were following correct safety procedures at all times.
  • Monitored progress of ongoing projects to ensure they remain within budget limits set by management.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications and technical documents for accuracy prior to implementation of any project.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Owner

Arrow Electric Inc.
Manhattan, IL
03.1997 - 05.2008
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Way High School
New Lenox, IL
05-1986

Some College (No Degree) -

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Business Development
  • Client Engagement
  • Customer Relations
  • Performance Improvement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Complaint Handling
  • Performance monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Meeting facilitation

Certification

  • Purdue University Project Management Essentials 2018
  • Purdue University PMP Prep Course 2019
  • NCCER Certified Electrician 2008
  • Corning Certified Installer 2017
  • Corning Certified Designer 2017
  • FTS Fiber Optic Certification
  • Excel Basics & Intermediate Courses 2018

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Group Manager

MKD Electric
06.2020 - Current

Project Manager

MKD Electric
02.2014 - 05.2020

Industrial Electrical Foreman

MKD Electric
06.2008 - 01.2014

Owner

Arrow Electric Inc.
03.1997 - 05.2008

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Way High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Northern Illinois University

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