Project Manager Management

CHRISTOPHER GIBSON

Plainfield, Illinois ***** 779-***-****

***********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/Christopher-R-Gibson/

SUMMARY

A seasoned and results-oriented store planner with experience in project management, deployment strategy, needs assessment, resource allocation, procurement services, construction inspection, drafting applications, and account management. Displays a proven ability to ensure client satisfaction and generate new business by executing strategic initiatives that result in optimal performance and increased productivity. An effective and focused leader who leads high-caliber teams and engages key stakeholders to identify objectives, establish priorities, and achieve results while guiding projects from concept to completion.

EXPERIENCE

MARMON RETAIL SOLUTIONS Yorkville, Illinois

Project Manager 2018-2023

Trained new team members throughout the process and at project turnover as a completed process.

Developed 21 assessment guides on various assets including, but not limited to, Flooring, Ceiling, Restrooms, Refrigeration, Lighting, and Exterior Building, using a five-point rating system, which included pre-determined repair cost levels and replacement values.

Created process manual on how to use virtual store tours to rate assets and upload information to ProTrak.

JOHN’S REFRIGERATION Green Bay, Wisconsin

Store Planner 2013-2017

Composed wide range of drawings and diagrams based on customer demand, partnering with stakeholders to determine project requirements and orchestrate design and implementation. Assessed customer needs and developed complex sketches, detailing applicable systems and approval equipment. Considered brand identity, budget constraints, and compliance with regulations in collaboration with stakeholders such as retail executives and architects. Stayed abreast of industry trends, aiming to incorporate innovative design strategies. Oversaw project implementation, working with construction teams to ensure realization of design vision, fostering visually appealing and functional retail environments.

Managed national vendor accounts.

Managed and approved purchase orders and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration (MEPR) installation contracts.

Oversaw all projects under construction through weekly site visits.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

TCI ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS, La Crosse, Wisconsin, Store Planner, 2002-2013. Prepared detailed fixture plans and bid packages outlining design intent for MEPR components, which involved soliciting bids for comprehensive fixture packages, conducting competitive cost analyses, and presenting department-specific equipment budgets to owners for selection. Presented projects to potential MEPR trades bidding on them. Led execution phase, including issuing purchase orders, coordinating deliveries to align with project schedules, and overseeing shipping and delivery of fixtures to meet aggressive timelines. Created equipment specification manual for all fixtures and ensured provision of installation and warranty services for supplied fixtures.

EDUCATION

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Fort Wayne, Indiana

B.A.S., Industrial Design

A.A.S., Computer Aided Drafting

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Executive Education Program, University of Wisconsin

Energy and Store Development, Food Marketing Institute

Design and Make Conferences, Autodesk University

Aircraft Structural Maintenance, United States Air Force

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, ProTrak

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