Assistant Project Manager

Kenneth E. Payne

**** ********* ******. 757-***-****

Virginia Beach, VA 23454 *********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated professional who is goal oriented and works effectively and efficiently with a team or individually. Forward thinker with the ability to prioritize work and accomplish multiple assignments under strict timelines with minimal guidance. Five plus years managerial experience in leading large teams to meet time sensitive objectives. Experienced in developing and managing large income projections and budgets. Lead high profile joint projects with the US and foreign governments. Strong interpersonal skills, proven leader and mentor, focused on excellent customer service.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project and Maritime Manager 2010-Present

Norfolk Festevents, Ltd.

Promoted to Project and Maritime Manager for Norfolk Festevents Ltd. in 2010. Maintained all previous duties as Project Manager and added all Maritime related projects. These additional duties include: Manage a yearly Maritime budget of $100,000 used to host visiting National and International Tall Ships and Military Vessels, host protocol events for visiting vessels, and plan water events. Supervise teams of ~50 volunteers who assist with following federal, state, and local protocol for waterways. Act as liaison for visiting national and international naval and civilian vessels. Coordinate logistics for ship docking plans, and public relations. Organize and manage committees made up of foreign attaches, US Military and Government personnel and local business owners, who help plan water events, host visiting vessels, set regulations for participants and monitor compliance with national, state and local laws.

Project Manager 2007 - Present

Norfolk Festevents, Ltd.

Served as the Project Manager for the large scale event-company, Norfolk Festevents Ltd. Managed team of employees and volunteers that focused on event deadlines; responsible for hiring, training and evaluating the team. Served as acquisition manager by researching, purchasing, storing, and maintaining new equipment. Oversaw yearly budget of over $300,000 which encompassed payroll, equipment, and entertainment; Reported information regarding budgetary issues and status to the Vice President of Operations. Supervised project schedules and deliverables. Directed on-site tasks to include logistics, event layout and set-up, on-site sales program, event operations, and emergency services

Professional Development and College Jobs 2003 – 2007

Assistant pool manager at Wintergreen Resort. Responsibilities included supervising and scheduling lifeguards, maintaining pools and pool equipment, and scheduling swimming and fitness classes. Experience working as part of a team with a landscaping company, lifeguard staff, college intermural sports, and internships. Gained work experience while also learning the importance of working in a team environment, meeting deadlines, and adaptability.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Project Management: Served as lead for the visit of the Norwegian Naval Tall Ship, Statsraad Luhmkuhl.; Worked with Norwegian Attaché on logistical requirements and protocol events. Served as Project Manager and Acquisition Manager for a major renovation to Town Point Park. Coordinated work timeline, researched and purchased $2M in new equipment and infrastructure, and developed plans for maintenance.

Team Building: As Maritime Manager at Norfolk Festevents I was the lead for a committee that coordinated marine events for six branches of our Federal, State and Local Governments (US Navy, US Coast Guard, Norfolk Police, Norfolk Fire and Rescue, Virginia Pilot Association, Maritime Incident Response Team (M.I.R.T).

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Radford University; Radford, Virginia; 2006

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