Project Manager Management

MARC BLUM

**** ********* ***** *********, ***** 76051 817-***-**** *************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Creative and knowledgeable Project Management Professional with significant experience providing efficient and effective projects. Focused on profitability of project management and delivery of on time solutions. Team player known for quality customer service and a strong sense of ethics and fair practices.

SKILLS PROFILE

-Management skilled at working within a set model and/or shifting the paradigm for a more effective one. Excellent communicator with ability to interface with superiors, peers, and subordinates with the highest professional courtesy. Able to maintain motivational effectiveness, through dealing with day to day operations, while continuing to focus on the key factors of business, profitability and longevity.

-HVAC wet and dry systems, Water and Air Duct Systems, Enterprise Level Building Management Systems, Enterprise Level Security Systems, Low Voltage HVAC controls, Voice and Data Infrastructure, Communication and Computing Solutions, as well as creativity of solving unique and challenging issues in many other fields.

-Extensive experience interfacing with prospects and clients in business development. Able to support customers at all levels of expertise. Communicate and negotiate in difficult situations and solve stressful issues.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

International Gems and Blum Jewelry, Owner

2013-Present

Grapevine, TX

Broker of precious and semi-precious gems nationally. Sales direct to Jewelry makers, gem wholesalers, and other brokers. 1 full time employee and web developer. Excel at Sales, Financials, and Management decisions.

Program Manager, Major Projects, Johnson Controls, Inc.

2009 2013

Dallas, TX

-Managed multiple Projects throughout Texas and New Mexico that started $1M in gross value. Fully responsible for all aspects of the project. From contract sales closes support to closeout and follow up with warranty support. Typically managed 10 major projects at a time. Positive cash flow on most projects and value adding engineering to projects that allowed so. Government Performance Contracting with the military and government agencies.

-Project Manager for numerous troubled projects that needed better management. Many projects where able to negotiate better and faster work by combining and competing subs. One project allowed me to save the company $500,000 on a 2.5M HVAC Building Management Systems projects in El Paso.

-Project management in the DDC Controls, Mechanical, and construction industry.

-Specialize in energy performance design-build projects

-Size of projects from $500k - $95million

-Ability to direct complex projects from concept to completion.

-A leader of teams of managers and self-performed work crews.

-I take pride in my organization, problem solving ability, and patience.

-Proven ability to work with a broad range of employees, vendors, and clients.

-I use a client-focused approach to deliver excellent service and results

-Proficient in a wide range of computer applications (MSOffice suite, AutoCAD, Revit, CPM scheduling, databases, Prolog, and project management software).

Project Manager, Service Coordinator and Engineer, Electronic Control Systems, Inc.

2004 2009

Poway, CA

Electronic Control Systems is a Johnson Controls ABCS (Johnson Distributor), with over 120 employees serving San Diego County. Some of the customer base includes, Qualcomm, Pfizer, University of California San Diego, and many of the downtown San Diego High Rises as well as most of the Biotech firms.

-Served as Project Manager for numerous HVAC Building Management Systems projects, Card Access solutions, Camera/Security Systems, and Voice and Data projects.

-Supported Business Development and Designed Build solutions as well as performed value engineering when required.

-Performed as on-line Service Coordinator, supporting 10 service techs to over 300 accounts throughout California. Increased the number of Contract customers by 200% and supported customers online with the various DDC Contol Systems.

IT Administrator, Greystone Technology

1994 1997

San Diego, CA

-Supported a medium size software development company that built simulator systems for the military. Significant diversity of Computers (Apple, Sun, PC, Silicon Graphics, and other UNIX systems) integrated to allow (at the time) seamless office productivity between them. Multiple Server systems including some of the earliest commercial web servers and firewall systems. One of the first companies to have T-1 direct to their offices for internet service. Due to the complexity of one of the solutions for email, assisted Microsoft in development pre-Microsoft Exchange and was instrumental in sourcing, testing and configuration, help desk support, and security.

Sales Manager, Mega Computers and Communications

1990 2004

San Diego, CA

-Responsible for Sale of Business Servers and Workstations to National Customer Base. Install local phone systems and infrastructure projects in San Diego County.

-Personal sales exceeded 2M per year.

-Performed System Design and Configuration.

-VOip Phone Systems, Altigen Dealer

CERTIFICATIONS

-Johnson Metasys Extended Architecture Class (System Setup and Advanced)

-Johnson CardKey Configuration and Operation

-ASHRAE Associate Member

-BICSI Member

-DSX Access Certification

-Pelco Endura Certification

-Microsoft Certified Professional

-Leviton Data Certification

-AMP Data Certification

ACTIVITIES

-Home Remodeling and Handy man DIY( Plumbing, Electrical, sheetrock and stucco, Decks, Roofs, etc.)

-2 Solar Energy Developments, Home projects (Designed and Installed 7.5Kw system Grid Tied.)

-Electronics Project Development

-Electric Car Conversion

-Auto Racing SCCA and Solo Events

-Jet skiing and other Water sports

-Golf

OTHER NOTEABLE INFORMATION

-Graduate, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Texas, Dallas, TX 1984

-Eagle Scout with clusters, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 729, Dallas, TX

-Ran for City Council in Grapevine TX

-Volunteer at the local City Festivals, Main Street Fest and Grapefest

-Ambucs Volunteer

-Have 2 patents recorded with the US Patent Office.

-Working on LEED accreditation.

-Ready for Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

-Developed Early Healthcare Network for brother's doctor’s office

Other Business Achievements

-Recognized by US Army as problem solver for Ft Bliss HVAC Program as Project Manager

-Recognized by VA Administration Houston TX for role in HVAC System as Project Manager

-Outstanding achievement Awards by Johnson for project successes.

-Many letters of recommendation for Phone System sales.

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