Kenneth Bell
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
*****@*****************.***
Are you looking for an accomplished Manager to lead your organization? I'm privileged to have an outstanding track record with more than 20 years’ experience. In previous positions I have displayed an in-depth understanding of business operations and financial management and directed and implemented competitive and calculated initiatives that delivered results and maintained long-term client relationships with a focus on the achievement of specific project goals.
• Strong communication and consultative skills.
• Providing strategic planning, scheduling, project cost, purchasing. and resource management to lead projects through to completion.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and proficient in tools such as Microsoft Office, various CRM programs and Xactimate.
• Negotiating new and existing contracts.
I am considered to be an outstanding hands-on person who capable of making good decisions with sound judgment and expertise and can ensure consistent results.
I have turned challenges into solutions yielding profitable results. My ability to take charge of a situation, anticipate and avoid problems allows me to identify and implement solutions. I have experienced significant success in recent years and am now available to pursue fresh opportunities. While I’m more interested in being part of a quality organization than merely money, you should know that in recent years my compensation has been between $120,000 to over $200,000. I would like to discuss in greater detail the valuable contributions I'd bring to this job. I can be reached by telephone or by e-mail.
Sincerely,
Kenny Bell
Kenneth Bell
19250 Tammy Lane 615-***-****
North Fort Myers, FL 33917 *****@*****************.*** I am an accomplished construction industry professional with commercial and residential project management experience and a successful history of leading the development and implementation of plans. I am a motivated, organized and self-directed professional with exceptional follow through abilities and attention to detail.
Along with my excellent communications skills and the ability to multi-task, I have the skills to spot problems and to resolve them quickly and efficiently while remaining focused. Standpoint Construction LLC Project Manager
Bonita Springs, FL December 2017 to December 2024
My success is grounded on my extensive experience as evidenced by the fact that I managed all aspects of over 300 insurance-related roofing projects and other trades from initial claim review to final completion. I have developed and executed comprehensive project plans, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for residential and large commercial projects. I employed strategies for immediate and long-term improvement including problem identification and elimination, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Ability to take a project from start to finish, meeting deadlines & budgets with a focus on safety.
• Planned projects, coordinate necessary supplies, control costs, and manage subcontractors.
• Successfully negotiated with insurance adjusters to achieve fair settlements.
• Supervised workflow and project scheduling activities to keep all operations on time, monitored performance to budgets and allocated the use of available resources. I demonstrated my ability to act strategically and tactfully when the company was downsizing. I assumed additional duties including commercial projects and many clean-up projects that had been left uncompleted due to sales contractor and employee terminations and was successful completing in full almost 100% of these projects. I have developed good and profitable relationships through the diligent application of my communication skill sets, hands on leadership and project management background.
• Utilized my industry knowledge to produce consistent, top-quality work.
• Earned a reputation as someone with exceptional organizational skills, building strong loyalties through respect, personal integrity, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Consistently displayed outstanding ability to plan, direct and execute strategies. I implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost effective project outcomes and ensured compliance with all building codes, safety regulations, and insurance requirements. I built a reputation as a leader with the ability to direct, and implement strategies to drive growth for the company. That has been the trademark of my career, and I have consistently demonstrated outstanding results.
• Maintained detailed project documentation, including photos, reports and financial records while delivering projects on time, within budget and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Proactively identified and mitigated potential risks and challenges to ensure project success. Page 1 of 2
CORE COMPETENCIES
CAREER PROGRESSION
Kenneth Bell Resume, continued
Ace Construction of TN Owner/Operator
Murfreesboro, TN February 2007 to Present
My leadership skills include articulating and presenting the business proposition, and developing operations and sales strategies, based on a fundamentally solid business plan. I provide day-to-day management, project planning, and effectively monitoring and tracking business operations.
• Led projects, hired, trained, managed and motivated a team of over 50 skilled roofers, project managers, production managers, office managers and administrative staff.
• Identified and pursued new business opportunities within the insurance roofing and retail markets
• Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, licensing and insurance requirements.
• Maintained a safe and productive work environment for all customers, employees and subcontractors I continue to execute sound business protocols for the organization, employing strategies aimed at revenue growth and manage all business operations including sales and marketing, customer service, financial reporting, goal setting, budgeting, material procurement, invoicing, collections and strategic leadership. Storm Solutions Sales/Project Manager/General Manager Across Multiple States April 2004 to May 2011
I managed all aspects of insurance related roofing, siding, gutter and interior restoration projects from initial insurance claim review to final completion and successfully negotiated with insurance adjusters to secure fair settlements for all parties involved.
• Developed and executed comprehensive project plans, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation while ensuring compliance with all building codes, safety regulations and insurance requirements.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability and in alignment with organizational goals.
• Expanded customer base through targeted prospecting and networking efforts, developing relationships with well over 500 clients for increased loyalty and repeat business. Oakland High School Murfreesboro, TN
Completed AP course in Engineering and Drafting
Licensed Florida 6-20 All Lines Insurance Adjuster Licensed Texas All Lines Insurance Adjuster
Licensed FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
Xactimate Level 2 Certified
OSHA 10 Certified
Worker's Comp
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EDUCATION, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS