Project Manager Customer Service

Jennifer Laverty

**** ****** **. ******* *****, WI 54481

Phone: 773-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

Project Management

-Specializing in Federal and Residential Projects-

PROFILE:

Results-driven hands on construction professional with 5 years of expertise

in all facets of the industry. Ability to dig in, find the problem and

solve it, whether it is personalities, material availability or delivery

issues. Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-

million dollar projects through coordinating trades, developing

partnerships and building positive rapport with architects, engineers,

local officials, vendors and clients while maintaining costs. Versed in

project estimating, material staging, document preparation, material

purchasing and material management.

Areas of Expertise in:

Team Building and Leadership Quality Control Management

Safety and Specification Compliance Construction Planning

and Scheduling

Organization and Time Management Critical Path Project

Management

Vendor and Materials Management Budget Analysis

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

GFS Fence, Guardrail & Signage Huntley, IL

9/2007 - 12/2009

Project Manager

Plan, organize and manage federal and state highway construction projects.

Responsibilities included blueprint review and analysis of projects,

preparation of construction documents, subcontractor selection, material

purchasing, scheduling, project budget, contract and specification

compliance and quality control. Supervised crew of up to 20 workers on

site. www.thegfsgroup.com

Lakeshore Exhibit Service Chicago, Illinois

03/2005 - 9/2007

Journeyman Carpenter

Achieved clients desires for projects and delegated planned work. Directed

manpower to perform component installation via blueprints for modular, pop-

up, banners and panel booths. Continually ensured the accurate and uniform

installation of all elements including electrical, mechanical, audio video

equipment and graphics. Proactive on safe installation procedures to

eliminate down time and worker injury. www.lakeshore-exhibits.com

Rooster Ag' Realty, Big Rock, Illinois

01/2000 - 07/2006

Managing Broker-Owner

Established business and provided outstanding customer service and

attention to detail to become the second largest agricultural real estate

company in DeKalb County. Administered all aspects of the office including

generating written correspondence, answering phone, contract negotiation,

website management, planned strategic marketing campaigns for the sale of

specialty properties and created varied aspects for sale or purchase of

properties. www.roosteragrealty.com

United States Navy

09/1990 - 09/1994

Aviation Structural Mechanic Safety Equipmentman

Troubleshoot and managed the maintenance of safety equipment, emergency

egress and fire warning systems on all aircraft. Familiar with the use of

personal protective equipment along with worksite safety while working

around aircraft and on the flight line. Knowledgeable in the use of tugs

to move aircraft and equipment and various ground support equipment.

Organization of personnel files, supervised and trained junior personnel.

Ensured the integrity of aircraft on detachment overseas.

Jennifer Laverty

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Key Projects and Selected Accomplishments:

Trained ironworker foremen on installation procedures for newly

designed sign structures and their foundations. My direct training

resulted in the workers ability to become proficient and spot problems

in the field during installation and reduced man hours.

Directed the installation of redesigned guardrail end terminals on I-

90 to close median gaps and prevent traffic cross-over on time with 45

days of rain, snow and sleet with a 15% net profit.

Redesigned material ordering process to prevent repetitive work

starting with the estimators processes to the project managers who

ordered the materials.

Expanded the companies knowledge in material specifications by

analyzing metallurgy specifications and working with vendors and

engineers to determine all allowable materials and substitutions for

fabrication of structures. Fabrication time was saved with to the

quicker approval of shop drawings with these clarifications.

Project Management:

100% project completion on time while meeting strict timelines and

budget requirements.

Reduced installation time by direct training of field personnel.

Client and Vendor Relations

Increased contract value by educating contractors of add on options

for road safety products.

Scheduled client meetings, conducted needs assessment, explained

design concerns and cost-effective

options, planned, estimated and managed the projects from start to

finish.

Negotiated cost estimates with clients, maintained daily contact with

clients at location sites.

Staff Development

Developed strong employee and subcontractor productivity and ability

to identify, isolate and eliminate work hazards or problems.

Mentored through expertise in the construction industry, became main

source of information for foreman on site.

Increased productivity and allowed workers to provide input into the

work processes including scheduling responsibilities, completing jobs

and using experiences to complete tasks.

Gained trust and respect from the employees through demonstrating an

optimistic attitude, resolving problems immediately, and establishing

open communication.

Established solid, positive and productive work environment by

understanding the role and the needs of all team members.

EDUCATION & PROFICIENCIES:

Certified Aviation Powerplant Maintenance Technician Rock Valley College

Rockford, Illinois 1998

Well versed in daily use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Primavera 3.1,

Autocad, PC and Mac LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jdlaverty

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