Manager Project

Florent Forgeront

St. Louis, MO ***** 314-***-**** *******@*********.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/florent-forgeront-61793452/

Operations Executive

10+ years’ success growing in roles with increasing responsibility for strategic roadmap development and execution.

Multifaceted, reliable professional with proven record of leadership to instigate substantial business growth in fast-paced construction industry. Results-oriented collaborator capable of driving day-to-day operations as well as long-term strategic planning. Accustomed to steering cross-functional teamwork across diverse locations and shepherding concurrent projects through to completion on time and within budget. Demonstrated ability to accelerate negotiations through to favorable outcomes and gain buy-in from key stakeholders at all levels. Fluent in English and French.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic Business Planning

Cost Reduction and Avoidance

Cash Flow Optimization

Recruiting and Staffing Initiatives

Contract Development / Negotiations

Budget Administration / Management

P & L Accountability

Process Redesign / Change Management

Staff Development Programs

Microsoft Office Suite / SAP / CAD

Career Experience

Pyramide Conseils, Paris, France

Accelerated sweeping business turnaround for floundering asbestos removal company by providing forward-thinking leadership with full P&L accountability for all business activities.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (2014 to 2016)

Rapidly promoted from temporary position to full-time leadership role based on demonstrated ability to quickly learn construction pollution industry nuances, steer quality control, and orchestrate logistics, equipment, and fleet planning. Developed and executed strategic roadmap for business growth. Shouldered responsibility for legal sign-off on asbestos and lead reports with no margin for error requiring diligent attention to detail.

Recruited, hired, and motivated talented team members to grow staff from 6 employees to 47.

Tightened financial controls, renegotiated contracts, and secured new business to increase the operating income from -€500K to €300K.

Liaised with key corporate and government stakeholders to address political and legal challenges including President of 40-facility Paris hospital system who reports directly to Public Health Minister, and the National Nuclear Safety Authority.

Project-managed business expansion into two new branches in Lyon and Marseille and a laboratory

Appointed to Board of Directors and recognized as key facilitator of contractor, employee, vendor, and manager relations.

Saint Gobain Company, Limoges, France

Provided strategic guidance and project management for housing and commercial construction projects.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUPERVISOR (2007 to 2013)

Drove administrative functions including budgeting, project timeline and milestone management, logistics, and scheduling for employees, contractors, and architects (mid-size to large projects). Promoted occupational safety while shepherding full scope of projects through to completion on time and within budget.

Proactively collaborated with stakeholders to identify project risks and ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry best practices, and applicable laws.

Monitored physical and financial progress including cost, quality, and HSE (health, safety, and environment) key performance indicators.

Additional Experience

Sales Team Manager (2005 to 2007) Isoa Group, Périgueux, France

Professional Violinist & Orchestra conductor (1997 to 2005) various places, Europe

Education & Credentials

Master of Economics – Major Construction

AFPA, Limoges, France, 2014

Bachelor of Business Administration

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Limoges, France, 2005

Professional Development

Asbestos Inspection & Treatment Certification, Bureau Veritas, Paris, France, exp. 2019

Asbestos Risk Prevention Certification – Technical Supervisor, Paris, France, exp. 2018

First Aid Rescue Workers, Limoges, France, 2011

Fire First Aid Rescue, Limoges, France, 2011

Master of Musicology

National Music Conservatory, Limoges, France, 2001

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