John Kidd

Knoxville, TN *****

ad3zr4@r.postjobfree.com

+1-507-***-****

Looking for a rewarding and challenging project manager position Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Project Management

Pattison Sign Group - Knoxville, TN

January 2022 to Present

Project Management: Manage sign projects from start to finish including quotes. Involves working with contractors and clients to ensure a timely installation of signage. Negotiate costs with contractors to ensure that costs come in on budget. Build vendor relationships. Manage projects usìng appropriate communication involving email and telephone. Build completion packets for customer, perform accounting and submission of invoices.

Permitting Coordinator

Lane Valente Industries - Knoxville, TN

July 2021 to December 2021

Permitting for a large nationwide construction firm. Merchandiser/Sales

Oldcastle - Gainesville, VA

May 2018 to October 2018

Working independently I secure relationships with store managers and department heads to increase sales. In addition, I update POS and displays on a regular basis. I manage 26 store locations in 3 states. Technical Support/ Inventory Control

C&S Supply - Mankato, MN

September 2009 to May 2017

Responsibilities include inventory control and reconciliation, Technical Support, Technology sourcing and purchasing, data entry. Manager for ongoing PCI/PA-DSS 2.0 Compliance Project. Implementation of EMV Project to meet EMV Compliance.

Field Manager

WIS International - Chicago, IL

March 2007 to September 2009

Responsibilities included maintaining location plan o grams per client order, supervisor employee schedules and hiring of staff per client project needs and act as project manager on multiple projects. Field Manager

Detail at Retail - Minneapolis, MN

June 2004 to August 2007

Responsibilities included managing all aspects of staffing for multiple sites and locales, project management of merchandising projects for Home Depot stores at multiple locations, included extensive travel to supervise and train staff on corporate procedures. Permitting Coordinator/Q.C

Mediacom Cable, Multi State

2002 to 2004

Responsibilities included Permitting in multiple states working with municipalities for permitting of fiber optic laying along highway and through towns. Project Management and Quality Control, Direct involvement with city, local government, state and national officials. Account Manager

Southland Sign Supply

July 2000 to 2002

Responsibilities included direct sales of signage supplies to signage manufacturers covering multiple territories in multiple states.

Owner

Art Trends - Tempe, AZ

August 1993 to July 2000

Responsibilities included owning and managing staff for high-end custom art and frame store catering to interior design and architecture industry, order and inventory control of multiple custom frame manufactures, order and inventory control of numerous artist sculptures and large bodies of private art work. Manage multiple projects.

Education

Some college

Phoenix College - Phoenix, AZ

High school diploma in Automotive Technology

Maryvale High School - Phoenix, AZ

Skills

• Microsoft Office (8 years)

• Microsoft Publisher (5 years)

• MS OFFICE (8 years)

• Photoshop (Less than 1 year)

• Publisher (Less than 1 year)

• Customer Service (5 years)

• problem solving (8 years)

• Merchandising (4 years)

• PCI

• Sourcing

• Computer literacy

• Time management

• Computer operation

• Automotive Diagnostics

• Direct Sales

• Purchasing

• Product management

• Communication skills

• Manufacturing

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Office

• Customer service

• Project management

• Project coordination

• Leadership

• Supervising experience

• Technical support

• Epicor

• Epicor

• Quality control

Certifications and Licenses

driver's license

Additional Information

Business Owner, Management, Sales, Information Systems, Quality Control, Training Scheduling and Managing staff, Store Merchandising, Inventory Purchasing and Control, Project Managment, City/ Municipal Permit experience

Skills- Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Power Point, computer repair/ diagnostic

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