Project Manager Years Experience

Paul Sullivan

*** **** ****** ********** *****, CA 92648

Phone 714-***-**** * e-mail *******@***.***

SKILLS:

. 20 years experience as a project manager in the exhibit marketing

field and 3 years in auto exhibit management. Worked with clients

such as, GMC, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, Jaguar, Microsoft, Google,

Sony, Disney, Covidien, Nike, Abbott Medical, Dacor, Accuride and

Phillips.

. Proficient in client branding within exhibit design

. Exceptionally good interpersonal, organizational and presentation

skills

. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with strong

attention to detail

. Highly proficient at designing and managing team schedules and project

plans to meet aggressive deadlines

. Well organized, able to multi task and think outside the box

. Responsible for several simultaneous projects which included

monitoring large budgets, client advocacy, account management, vendor

negotiations and sourcing

. In-depth knowledge of master carpentry, construction, certified civil

land surveyor, and communications main frame cable termination.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Project Manager, Estimator & Purchaser 2008 - July 2013

ExhibitWorks - Foothill Ranch, CA

Managed large corporate accounts from the client proposal phase through the

design and delivery phase. Coordinated the successful development of

simultaneous project teams, ensuring the client's deadlines were met and

expectations upheld. Responsible for negotiating vendor contracts to ensure

acceptable cost/value considerations. Was an effective conduit between

client, project team and vendor resources so that communication was timely,

accurate and outcomes were kept within project scope. At the request of

many clients, traveled to various venues to supervise installation and

dismantling of exhibits, theme restaurants, museums and specialty stores.

Accountable for scheduling and managing all team meetings and creating the

necessary budget and project reports presented at these meetings.

Project Manager 2006 - 2008

Sparks Exhibits - Santa Fe Springs, CA

Managed remote divisional construction projects, supervised installation

and dismantle of exhibit properties. Interface with clients while

representing employer during exhibition events. Maintain tracking records

for all inventories shipped to various venues using data base and bar

coding. Secured bids from various vendors to minimize costs and secure

"best" pricing. Evaluate job close-out reports to determine efficiency of

projects.

Project Manager/Carpenter 2002 - 2006

Mice/Displayworks - Irvine CA

Managed and completed all projects on or ahead of scheduled target dates

and on budget. Expedited completion of Bachelor's Degree in Marketing by

returning to the shop and becoming a carpenter.

Intercompany Project Manager 1992 - 2002

Exhibitgroup/Giltspur - Cypress, CA

Managed multiple projects from several divisions simultaneously and

assisted with research and development of new project concepts. Oversaw

project, maintained budgets, interacted with outside vendors, worked within

rigid time constraints track shipping of material, scheduled show floor

labor and set-ups. Supervised installations of Nike Town, Junior Seau

"themed" restaurant and Nortel Corporate offices. Managed remote

construction projects from various divisions. Sales value of approximately

3.2 million dollars. Promoted several times within the Company (from set-up

show floor decorator to warehouse inventory to master carpenter to project

manager).

EDUCATION:

California State University, Long Beach: BS Degree in Marketing. Long

Beach, CA

Golden West College: AA Degree in Business Administration. Huntington

Beach, CA

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