Kathryn DeBlois
Lot #**
Peoria, AZ. 75345
Telephone: 480-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
Objective:
A Project Manager/Administrative Position utilizing my skills with a growing company that offers a Competitive Salary and benefits; Utilizing my skills and knowledge to increase productivity and profits;
Qualifications:
•Typing (55-60wpm)
•Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
•Skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities, and executing tasks
•Demonstrated ability to work well in team environment
•Computer and internet savvy
•Proficient in the use of various software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
•Professional demeanor
•Pleasant speaking voice
•Honest, friendly, outstanding communication skills
•Enjoy working with people
•Dependable - can work without supervision
•Demonstrates competence and poise in professional and social settings
•Demonstrated record of high performance standards, including attention to details, schedules, and deadlines
•Able to please customers under all circumstances and quality work
Awards
Outstanding Sales Support 2006 & 2007
Experience:
Medical Leave of Absence from 2012-2023
Experience listed under old name Kathryn E Lucas. I was married in December 2016.
Starlite Signs
Project Manager Denton, TX
January 2012 to July 2012 Obtained Sign Codes
Worked with the city to obtain signage permits, and Landlord Criteria
Pre-qualified proposed signage with Clients, and Sales Executives
Determined Signage placement
Worked with General Contractors
Met with Clients at their Corporate Offices
Created Spreadsheets weekly for meetings
Attended Vendor Shows to present products
Wrote Contracts
Issued Purchase Orders to Sub Contractors
Billing completed jobs
Crossmark
Plano, TX
Field Support TL
November 2010 to July 2011
To Answer phone calls and assist rep’s with their Sales plans, and key files for jobs.
Assisting rep’s with assigning tasks per location maintenance.
I have assisted reps with ordering of materials, and also confirming shipping dates to ensure complete Execution of projects.
I have assisted in helping new hires with logging onto Salestrak to find their online training and setting up their web mail.
I have current knowledge of Salestrak, CRM, Crossmark Connect Site and Comdata site.
I also make outbound “New Hire Calls”, and Compliance Calls. I have also worked closely with agents to assist in training of position and direct in any difficult situations.
Diamond Signs Wholesale Inc.
Farmers Branch, TX
Project Manager
November 2008 to May 2009
•Obtained Sign Codes from Development and Planning Inspectors
•Pre-qualified proposed signage with clients and team members
•Determined signage placement from architect drawings
•Submitted proposed signage to city for permit
•Hired Sub Contractors and Negotiated install quotes
•Issued Purchase Orders for Manufacturing and Installations
•Placed permitted jobs into Production
•Projected delivery and install dates and followed up with the customer with updates
•Coordinated installs between client, and sub contractors
•Compiled spreadsheet reports for all current jobs, reported any and all changes to management
•Reported completed installations to accounting for final billing
•Put permitted jobs into Production
•Projected delivery and install dates and followed up with the customer with updates
•Coordinated installs between client and sub contractors
•Spreadsheet reports for all current jobs, reported any and all changes to management
•Reported completed installations to accounting for final billing
Chandler Signs
Dallas, TX
Project Manager
September 2006 to February 2008
•Obtained sign codes and pre-qualified proposed signage
•Coordinated building, site, and manufacturing surveys
•Determined arrangement of artwork and presented to customer and to the landlord for approval
•Pre-qualified sign vendors and negotiated install quotes
•Prepared customer proposals for approval
•Issued purchase orders
•Submitted work orders to manufacturing
•Prepared and customized spreadsheets detailing project status
•Attended weekly production meetings
•Attended weekly conference calls with customers
•Maintained positive working relationship with customers, property owners, and construction managers
•Projected delivery and install dates and followed up with the customer with updates
•Supervised and managed outside installs ensuring all signage installed & lighting properly
•Worked closely with other project managers and managed major conversion projects
Best Signs Garland, TX
Project Manager January 2005 to September 2006
•Answered incoming calls
•Greeted walk-in customers
•Prepared work orders detailing materials required and the scope of job
•Searched for qualifying subcontractors and negotiated installation quotes
•Coordinated building surveys
•Projected delivery and install dates and followed up with the customer with updates
•Maintained and coordinated production schedule
•Supervised and managed crew ensuring all signage installed and lighting properly
•Ordered material not already on inventory
•Participated in trade show activities and interfaced directly with customers Provided technical support to customers for indoor and outdoor signs
Education:
Palmer High School Colorado Springs, CO
High School Equivalent 2003
References: Available upon request