Wriston Barnes
Charleston,SC
Summary
Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Highly organized leader with great attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Leitner Construction
Charleston, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated project activities and monitored progress to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Developed project plans, identified resources and established deadlines.
- Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.
Assistant Project Manager
Skeeter Properties LLC
Charleston, SC
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout the duration of the project.
Support Staff Specialist
Ridge Haven Camp, Conference, & Retreat Center
Brevard, NC
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Researched, collected and cataloged supporting documentation, information and data for management.
- Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
Construction Management Trainee
Lennar Homes
Charleston, SC - South Carolina
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Planned, organized, and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of purchase orders.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
Project Estimator
The Driveway Company of the Lowcountry
Charleston, SC
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Used networking opportunities to create successful, on-going business relationships.
- Generated sales by executing complete sales cycle process from prospecting through contract negotiations and close.
- Demonstrated products to potential customers and answered all questions to deliver knowledge regarding price points and cost effective options within budget
Regional Business Development Manager
Hypersign
Charlotte, NC
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Approximately $200,000 in sales during 2019-20 and achieved 200% of target over a three state territory (SC, NC, GA)
- Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.
Education
Master of Arts - Sport Management
The Citadel Graduate College
Charleston, SC12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC08.2016
Affiliations
- Citadel Alumni Association Life Member
- York County Citadel Club Member
- Chester-Fairfield County Citadel Club Member
- York County Regional Chamber of Commerce Member
- Charleston County Regional Chamber of Commerce Member
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Leitner Construction
08.2023 - Current
Support Staff Specialist
Ridge Haven Camp, Conference, & Retreat Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Project Manager
Skeeter Properties LLC
05.2022 - 08.2023
Construction Management Trainee
Lennar Homes
04.2021 - 12.2021
Project Estimator
The Driveway Company of the Lowcountry
08.2020 - 04.2021
Regional Business Development Manager
Hypersign
02.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Sport Management
The Citadel Graduate College
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina