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Project Manager Assistant

Location:
Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
Posted:
October 05, 2010

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Resume:

Kevin Glenn

**** *********** **. **** #***, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004 . 847-***-****

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October 7, 2010.

Dear Human Resources Director,

I would like to apply for the vacant Project manager Position within your

company.

I have a Bachelor's of Science in Construction Management with one and a

half years experience as a Project Manager and over five years of

experience as a carpenter. I have gained valuable experience and skills

which would make me a strong candidate for this position:

. I have been working in a team setting since 2000 in various rolls

including as a carpenter, an Assistant Project Manager, and Project

Manager. I am 100% comfortable with large or small teams.

. I have worked with owners, handicapped residents, subcontractors, and

inspectors which required me to develop excellent communication

skills. Through these experiences I have also demonstrated the

ability to learn quickly and adapt to constantly changing schedules.

. I am proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

along with other programs such as AutoCad, Expedition and Adobe

Acrobat.

. I am always willing to learn new processes, computer programs, and

whatever it takes to get the job done well.

. I was promoted from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager at

FCL Builders Inc. within seven months of initial employment.

. I am proficient in speaking and reading the Spanish language.

I believe the combination of my six years of work experience, passion for

assisting people and my educational background make me a great fit for your

company.

I have enclosed my resume with additional information about my

qualifications. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to

contact me. I am available for an interview by phone or in-person at your

convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Kevin Glenn

Kevin Glenn

3350 Carriageway Dr. Unit #202, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 . 847-***-****

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Skills

. Excellent oral communication skills with sub-contractors

. Ability to demonstrate organization and productivity in high stress

situations under deadlines

. Works effectively within a team.

. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, AutoCad

. Familiar with Excel, MS Project, and Expedition

Education

BS in Construction Management, Western Illinois University, 2006

Minor: Management

Received 30hr OSHA training for one semester in 2006

. William Rainey Harper College, 2003

Professional Experience

November 2007- July 2010 Abbott Land &

Investment Corp, Bartlett, IL: Construction Laborer

. Remodeled an office in Lyons, IL for Reliable Asphalt.

o Project was $425,000.

. Performed laborer/carpentry services on an improvement project worth

nearly $1 million at the DuPage County Convalescent Center 3rd Floor

& window replacement

. Project included demolition, site maintenance, framing, drywall,

ceiling installation, and painting.

January 2007 - October 2007

FCL Builders Inc., Itasca, IL: Project Manager

. 100% managed building of $1.4 million multi-use commercial structure

o Tenants included Starbucks, Potbelly's, and Illinois Bank.

. Executed all: bid comparisons, hiring of sub contractors, scheduling

and meeting minutes

. Worked with estimating department for future similar build pricing

. Coordinated with Starbucks and Potbelly's for procurement of the

project

. Prepared monthly reports. Starbucks and Potbelly's opened on the

date requested.

May 2006 - December 2006

FCL Builders Inc., Itasca, IL: Assistant Project Manager

. Conducted site meetings

. Managed submittals, R.F.I's and bid comparisons

. Hired sub-contractors

. Communicated with architects and owners

. Scheduled sub contractors, and wrote meeting minutes on a restaurant

franchise called Pinstripes

o Project was $10.6 million and 36,500SF.

. Wrote and maintained submittal logs

. Managed R.F.I's on a Best Buy project worth $6 million, 33,000SF.

o Best Buy was finished on time and to full satisfaction of

the owners.

. Managed R.F.I's on Lowe's Home Center project worth $10.2 million,

170,000SF.

o Lowe's Home Center was completed on time.

Kevin Glenn

3350 Carriageway Dr. Unit #202, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 . 847-***-****

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June 2005 - August 2005

Bluff City Materials, Elgin, IL: Intern

. Calculated placement of; roads, site utilities, building benchmarks

in Bartlett, IL with AutoCAD.

. Figured elevations for Waste Management Co. Bldg and AOS Aspahlt

Inc.

. Created topographical maps for Stearns Gavel Pit and several other

pits for site excavating sub contractors to utilize.

May 1998 - August 2004 Abbott Land & Investment Corp,

Bartlett, IL: Summer Construction Laborer

Fire taped, assembled hollow metal doors, and drywall patched for

the Dupage County Convalescent Center.

. Worked on new DuPage County Courthouse small claims court worth

around $120,000.

. Erected metal stud framing, hung drywall, installed insulation and

demolished wall.

Awards

Construction Department Scholar, 2006

Graduated Cum Laude, 2006

References

Bill Glenn - Project Manager/Superintendent with Abbott Land & Investment

630-***-****

. Ricky Vasquez - Carpenter 630-***-****

. Jose Carillo - Carpenter/Superintendent with Abbott Land & Investment

630-***-****



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