Stephen Torres
916-***-**** • **************@*****.***
Operations Manager/Project Coordinator with 8+years of successful experience organizing, developing and managing projects. Proficiency includes developing and implementing processes to improve consultant contracts, leases and agreements.
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced in establishing schedules and implementing policies and procedures for assigned projects to improve and enhance departmental coordination and customer service
Proficient in developing and managing project budget and making purchasing decisions associated with the implementation of project
Skilled with regard to principles and practices of project assessment and implementation including contract administration, budget management, accounting and financial analysis
Successful in determining feasibility and cost of requests for services and proposed projects, preparing budgets, cost estimates and project schedules for projects
Professional Experience
Operations Manager, American Residential Services, Rescue Rooter (2007-Present) 2010-Present
As Branch Safety Coordinator, reduced claim expense by 60% over 2 years
Initiated project packet process, resulting in increased gross margin 6% on project work
Implemented “Happy Call Program”, which reduced corporate complaints by 85%
Recruited and trained top performing sales staff, resulting in increased revenue of 28% over a two-year period
Successfully manage and control direct labor costs to increase jobsite efficiency and profitability
Supervise 40+ employees including hiring, disciplinary and corrective action when necessary
Manage fleet of 40 vehicles, schedule maintenance and perform safety inspections
Commercial Account Rep, American Residential Services, Rescue Rooter 2007-2009
Quoted and sold largest revenue and profit producing project, resulting in $100,000 in revenue and $55,000 in gross profit
Managed subcontractors, workmanship standards and ensured optimum output and controlled job costs through project planning
Prepared, quoted and presented preventive maintenance service contracts and project bids
Liaison between field personnel and clientele; ensured high level of customer satisfaction and retention utilizing CRM database
Sales Consultant, U.S. Financial Services 2005-2006
Partnered with loan officer by attending client visits and co-managing the loan documentation and loan funding process resulting in average loan closing in 28 days
Developed sales call strategy that resulted in achieving top loan originator award within first month of employment
Established effective partnerships with appraisers improving overall loan processing time
Developed strong relationships with financial lenders in order to maximize benefits to borrowers resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and referrals
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Minor: Real Estate & Land Use Affairs
California State University, Sacramento, CA 2006