George L. (Joe) Phillips III
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
***************@*******.***
PROJECT MANAGER
A comprehensive and successful record of managing integrated commercial
access controls and camera systems. Proven performer who moves easily from
vision and strategy to implementation, follow through, and completion.
Demonstrated track record of making rapid assessments of diverse
situational challenges and successfully developing and leading resulting
action plans. Cost effective with proven ability to create and implement
cross-functional processes; developed and nurtured strong working
relationships.
Key Accomplishments
. Enhanced revenue by effectively managing up to $10,000,000 in projects
annually
. Generated profit by completing projects at 89% of budgeted cost
. Saved over $50,000 annually by replacing a two person team responsible
for the same job functions and responsibilities
. Successfully managed trophy building installations
. Reduced turnaround time for information packages from three months to
less than one month by bringing the process in-house
. Solved costly issues by defining the proper solutions and managing
projects appropriately
Professional History
Convergint Technologies, Schaumburg, Illinois (2011- current)
. Maintain national accounts based out of the Chicago office.
. Locate, hire, and manage subcontractors across the United States.
. Write contracts and subcontracts.
. Generate sales proposals based on service calls.
. Provide technical support to end users and field personnel. Schedule
and manage 4 specialists.
Commercial Electronic Systems, Inc., Joliet, Illinois (2007 - 2010)
Project Manager
. Managed the installation of security, access control, CCTV, intercom,
nurse call, and fire alarm systems.
. Oversaw assembly and distribution of all project documentation,
including submittals, correspondence, and close out records.
. Managed installation process with two general foremen, including
ordering of parts, delivery schedules, and installation schedules
. Managed twelve field technicians along with two general foremen
. Reviewed outbound proposals for accuracy and attention to detail
. Provided assistance to sales staff in system design, component
selection and manpower planning and forecasting
. Managed forty-five to sixty active projects
ITG Solutions, Inc., Homewood, Illinois (2006-2007)
Project Manager
. Directed the installation of security, access control, and CCTV
systems
. Managed financial aspects of each assigned project, including monthly
billing and cash flow of up to $3,000,000 annually
. Responsible for the profit and loss of each assigned project
. Managed four field technicians, one system engineer and one programmer
. Managed up to twenty active projects
Kastle Systems, Chicago, Illinois (2005 - 2006)
Project Manager / Customer Service Manager
. Managed four Customer Service Account Managers and one Project Manager
. Reviewed outbound proposals for accuracy
Kastle Systems, Arlington, Virginia (1992 - 1998, 2000-2005)
Affiliate Support Representative
. Assisted in testing and evaluating new software developed in-house and
from external vendors, training of new Customer Service Account
Managers and Project Managers, and requests for proposals
. Maintained and updated Confidential Operating Manuals, including
procedures for project managers
Project Manager
. Managed the installation of security, access control, CCTV, intercom,
nurse call, and fire alarm systems.
. Met with building owners and contractors regarding changes made during
the construction phase
Customer Service Account Manager
Preventive Maintenance Administrative Assistant
Operations Center Monitor
Education and certifications
Bachelor of Science Degree: Management - National Louis University,
Chicago, IL
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Front
Page, AutoCAD and Visio. Working knowledge of Keri Systems and GE access
control systems; Bosch, GE, and Honeywell alarm systems; and Clinton,
Pelco, and Vicon camera systems. Lenel Master certified.