Project Manager Management

BRIAN KNIGHT

***** ***** ******* ** *. Kensington, Minnesota 56343 763-***-**** *****-******@*******.*** 1 P a g e

PROJECT MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Hardworking, goal-oriented, and analytical professional, with extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and cost analysis.

Proven ability to coordinate and direct all phases of projects from inception to implementation. Highly skilled at planning and implementing tactical plans by utilizing effective business methods. Known for excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills; thrived in both independent and group work environments. Core Competencies

Regulatory Compliance Profit and Loss Analysis Risk and Schedule Analysis Problem Resolution and Decision-Making Time Management and Prioritization BAILIWICK, CHASKA, MN

Project Manager April 2023–Oct 2024

Oversaw the overall accountability of the installation of new infrastructure structured cabling (voice, and data) for a national retail chain, construction: April 2023 – February 2024.

Managed Finance PM team on Dollar Tree Access Point and Switch installation: February 2024 – July 2024.

Managed a quarter of a Dollar Tree Loss Prevention Upgrade installation: July 2024 – October 2024. NEW ERA TECHNOLOGY, PLYMOUTH, MN

Project Manager Jan 2020–Mar 2023

Assumed full responsibility in handling security installation projects, ensuring high standard project completion within the budget limits

Maintained direct collaboration with the external team members, including general contractors, electrical contractors, communication technicians, engineers, and sub-contractors on small to medium projects

Accountability of all surveys performed for the replacement of a major hardware upgrade of a Wells Fargo bank COMPUCOM, EDINA, MN

Project Manager June 2017–Dec 2019

(via Spectraforce Technologies, June 2017-Feb 2018)

Oversaw the overall accountability of the installation of new infrastructure structured cabling (fiber, voice, and data) for a national retail chain, construction

Conducted thorough review of the service and sub-contractor invoicing to guarantee the accuracy and compliance with the established project margin

Updated Oversees implementation activities, works with project teams and users to understand complex problems and focuses on bringing issues to resolution, escalating as necessary to meet timelines Career Highlights:

Tracking project timelines, deliverables, and budgets

Assessing project risks and proactively resolving issues

Collaborating with Internal and External stakeholders to gather project requirements PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BRIAN KNIGHT

15042 State Highway 27 W. Kensington, Minnesota 56343 763-***-**** *****-******@*******.*** 2 P a g e

WELLS FARGO, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Project Coordinator/Manager Aug 2016– May 2017

(via Apex Systems)

Application Competency Center, Java Remediation Project

Work with application teams and Business System Consultants to identify and create plans and schedules for upgrades and removal of vulnerabilities

Schedule and lead daily Agile Stand-Up meetings; ensure clear understanding of expectations; track and report on team progress, issues and risks

Updated Oversees implementation activities, works with project teams and users to understand complex problems and focuses on bringing issues to resolution, escalating as necessary to meet timelines DATATREND TECHNOLOGIES INC., MINNETONKA, MN

Project Manager Nov 2006–Jan 2016

Oversaw the overall accountability of the project execution within the Datatrend IT Network Services for infrastructure implementations and new building construction

Took charge of voice, data, security network equipment; servers; printers; and cable installation to ensure compliance with all project deadlines as well as adherence to published lead times and standards

Experienced in setting up new locations for many types of environments: office, retail stores, distribution warehouses and small companies

Maintained direct collaboration with the external team members, including general contractors, electrical contractors, communication technicians, engineers, and sub-contractors

Developed and implemented effective project plans and strategies as well as employed service orders for infrastructure adds, moves, and changes from retail customers

Conducted thorough review of the service and sub-contractor invoicing to guarantee the accuracy and compliance with the established project margin

Carried out extensive usage of the computer aided drafting (CAD) software in formulating, maintaining, and updating wiring and equipment layout drawings and diagrams in accordance to the committed schedules

Performed systematic review of all status reports and information gained from subcontractors to ensure the accuracy and on-time delivery of all information

Evaluated the scope of work and documents to ensure compliance to all deliverables as well as to guarantee the receipt of signoff from the vendor and sub-contractor Career Highlights:

Successfully improved project quality, reduced costs, and achieved on-time delivery by expertly recommending new processes where necessary

Maintained ongoing communications with all customers, vendors, suppliers, and others as necessary, which accomplished all project requirements

Spearheaded the installation of fiber, voice, and data voice/data infrastructure cabling in two warehouse distribution centers amounting to more than $500K for each project o Delegation of tasks to the project coordinators

o Completion of project on time and within the customer’s specifications Career Highlight:

Earned recognition as the recipient of the Reach for Excellent Award for hard work and cost savings. BRIAN KNIGHT

15042 State Highway 27 W. Kensington, Minnesota 56343 763-***-**** *****-******@*******.*** 3 P a g e

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in General Business Jan 2006 NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE, ST. PAUL, MN

Associate of Arts in Electronic Technology

BROWN COLLEGE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Project Management Institute Training Course 2018 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute

The Project Manager Network

Project Managers PMP® Certified Networking Group

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Smartsheets FieldPoint Lotus Notes Microsoft Great Plains/Dynamics Windows and Mac operating systems Microsoft 365

Microsoft Applications: Project, Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Teams Skype Waterfall Cisco Webex

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