GEORGE J. NAGENGAST
**** *********** ****, ****** ******, New Jersey 07921 cell 201-***-****
e-mail: ***********@*****.***
Seeking a Project Management/ estimating position
PROFILE
Project Management, Sales and Operations professional seeking a new position with a progressive company that will allow me an opportunity for growth and advancement.
Capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously while working well in demanding cross functional environments to consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to deal with rapidly changing organizational issues and anticipate/forecast internal and external client demands.
Strong organizational skills and work ethic. High attention to details. Excellent Microsoft office skills. Experienced in supplier and subcontractor solicitations. Client focused.
Previous EXPERIENCE
Point of Purchase Retail Display Manufacturing Industry Positions-Sales and Project Management:
LaMar Plastics and Displays, LTD Freeport, NY April 2021 to present
Vice President – New Business Development
Generated new business primarily but not limited to the New Jersey metropolitan area.
One Source Industries, Totowa, NJ November 2019 to Mar 2021
East Coast Operations: Senior Project Manager
Part of the Senior management Team for the newly expanded east Coast expansion. Instrumental in the review and acquisition of NDR, and seasoned POP manufacturing firm located in Long Island, NY
Samsung Electronics America, Ridgefield Park, NJ August 2016 to May 2019
Senior Manager II GTM – Retail Operations
Source, produce, implement, and maintain all in-store activity worth over forty million for Samsung’s US Audio Electronics product line, and Samsung’s Smart Things product line.
Work with Product Marketing and Demand Generation to network and drive point of sale exposure with interactive display fixtures and POP graphic bundles that are synergistic with overall brand initiatives.
Manage supplier relationships, assess existing and potential new suppliers manufacturing capabilities utilizing supplier visits and audits all to continually improve the value of the indirect spend.
Preferred Display Inc., Clifton, NJ March 2008 to September 2013 to Aug 2016
Senior Project Manager -Macys Account
Interacted directly with clients as a liaison between sales and production to transform ideas and concepts for point of purchase environments. Provided my expertise and introduced my industry sources for the design, development, and execution of national rollouts for major hi-end retail environments.
Unique Display Corporation, Woodside, NY August 1994 to January 2008
Director of Operations
Responsible for all job coordination activities for a ten million annual sales display Mfr./Broker.
Developed rotating and in-counter eyewear displays for licensed brands such as DKNY, Joe Boxer, and Riviera Eyewear.
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana -Kelley School of Business
Consistently ranked in the top ten in the Nation for business curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Marketing –
Indiana University Steering Committee Member Senior year