James W. McKinney, PMP

Charlotte, NC 704-***-**** acvdgb@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/jmckin1117 PROJECT MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

o Certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute, as well as holding certification from CompTIA as an IT Project Manager. o Highly motivated by project work, skillful at handling diverse responsibilities on multiple fronts, including meeting the communicational needs of the project, prioritizing and delegating activities and making sound decisions quickly while maintaining focus on achieving project objectives. o Seasoned administrative professional known for significant organizational capabilities with expertise in creating efficient business systems, cogent company policies and standardizing operational procedures. o Practical know-how in financial oversight duties including need assessment, budget creation, resource allocation and minimizing expenditures.

o Analytical and systematic worker having an eye for details, with the ability to interpret gathered data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Project Planning & Control

Budget Forecasts & Cost Controls

Project to Business Alignment

Stakeholder Relations Management

Activities Schedule Development

Change Analysis & Implementation

Documentation Management

Quality Control Metrics

Vendor & Resource Management

Microsoft Office Applications

Kronos Scheduling Software

Regulatory Oversight & Compliance

WORK EXPERIENCE

Home Depot, # 3646, Charlotte, NC.

Accounting Office Associate 2015 – 2016

o Control store operational funds and perform multiple daily audits to maintain financial accuracy. o Capture and input financial data into company proprietary vault reconciliation software. o Balance post-day sales registers, investigate discrepancies and create deposits and payments. o Troubleshoot hardware malfunction occurrences for Point of Sale and store computer systems. o Use Linux based data repository to manage and process a diverse list of information and reports. o Edit associate work time issues using Kronos scheduling software. Home Depot, # 3608, Charlotte, NC.

Merchandising Associate 2014 – 2015

o Performed weekly scans on over 8000 products to determine product orders and departmental recovery. o Tracked and maintained inventory levels using hand-held “First Phone” computer technology. o Staged customer-facing merchandise according to pre-set, corporate Plan-o-gram schematics. Project Halo, Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, Charlotte, NC 2013 – 2014 Volunteer Project & Event Coordinator

o Generated a 25% annual increase in business and corporate contributions for this 501c3 non-profit rescue through community outreach efforts, coordinating fundraising events, adoption fairs and soliciting company sponsorships.

James W. McKinney, PMP 704-***-**** acvdgb@r.postjobfree.com page 2 TwoDalGals LLC d/b/a HALO, Charlotte, NC. 2007 – 2012 Director of Operations Project Manager

Established TwoDalGals LLC, to capitalize on the Charlotte Uptown entertainment market. Trained and developed company team, leading a staff of 53 employees in cross-functional positions. Researched best practices to formulate and implement policies and operational procedures. Devised automated systems to control business finances, process company data and manage documentation. Project managed company projects overseeing planning, scope definition and work execution. Consulted subject matter experts to determine budgets, negotiate contracts and formulate work schedules. Monitored and controlled project progress against established metrics and baselines. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

o Exceeded expectations managing a $500,000.00 budget and a six month deadline in a 2007 build-out project that renovated a 12,000 square feet warehouse into a contemporary, upscale dance club, completed on budget, ahead of schedule and opening to enthusiastic press and public reviews. o Dramatically revitalized business’s outlook, increasing sales by 3500% and re-energizing guest attendance over 1000% in 2011, by developing and implementing a business re-concept project. Charlotte Eagle Inc., Charlotte, NC. 2003 – 2007

Operations Manager Project Manager

Recruited to lead business operations and manage projects for this event driven venue. Modified product line and price-point generating an immediate 36% revenue increase in 2004 and 28% again in 2006. Organized migration of information management to Microsoft applications. Cut product overhead costs by creating Excel spreadsheets that tracked and analyzed inventory usage. Devised automated systems for sales reconciliation and financial reporting. Fulfilled company staffing and training requirements. Planned and coordinated projects and special events, managing resources and supervising execution. Created dynamic print and social media advertising using Microsoft Digital Image Suite. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

o Profitably devised a resourceful workaround strategy for a bi-annual fundraiser project that met the business’s need to increase patron capacity from 200 to over 1000 guests while complying with all regulatory ordinances. Additionally, the solution facilitated raising over $25,000.00 annually for target charities, The House of Mercy HIV/Aids Hospice and Time Out Youth. o Successfully launched an innovative business re-branding and remodeling project in 2006 that promptly generated a 55% boost in product sales and expanded the market share by 40%, while redefining public perception and setting a new operational direction. Ceres Properties, LLC dba Cosmos Cafe, Charlotte, NC. 1997 – 2003 Operations & Administrative Manager

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

o Controlled $3,000,000.00 beverage inventory creating Excel spreadsheets that calculated purchasing budgets, captured sales, analyzed product usage and determined Sales & Use tax obligations. o Supervised 92 employees of two company properties during concurrent hours of operations. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT o University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communications. 1993 o Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute (PMI). 2014

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