Thomas D Rockstad
Profile |
Dedicated Manager with a commitment to excellence and proven track record of success in management position's in many fields of work. Proven track record in all phases of Grocery Management. I believe in management of First Things First. Planning is the key to success; know where you are headed before you start. Excellent personal skills, with the ability to coordinate and liaison with customers, employees, and vendors. Enthusiastic leader with strong time management skills, as well as the ability to develop staff. Ability to transfer skills learned in one industry to another. Please take time to review my reference letters, my skills and success are best describes by the professionals I have worked with in the past and present.
Education Training |
St. Mary's High School -
AMA’s 5 Day MBA Workshop
Financial Workshop
Marketing Workshop
HR Workshop
Skills |
Business Skills
Merchandising Skills
Ability to display and present products to customer for sale. Create excitement in the selling of merchandise.
Communication Skills
Good listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
Analytical Skills
Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving and streamlining complex work process.
Computer Skills
Computer-literate performer with the ability to perform all management requirements outside of office. Basic knowledge in POS systems.
Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities
Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Leadership/Management Skills
Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes and coaches employees to meet higher performance standards.
Multicultural Awareness
Personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and the ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce and customers in multicultural settings.
Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity Skills
Innovative problem solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
Teamwork
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
Personal Values
Adaptability/Flexibility
Dedication/Hard-Working/Work Ethic/Tenacity
Dependability/Reliable/Responsibility
Positive Attitude/Motivation/Passion
Professionalism
Self-Confidence
Self-Motivated/Ability to work with little or no supervision
Willingness to Learn
Work Experience |
Winston Corporation Denver, CO
Senior Project Manager
2007 - Present
· Estimating projects for clients
o Responsibly for profit of projects.
· Negotiated contracts
o With Subcontractors.
o With Clients.
· Training for employees and subcontractors
o Developed Procedure Manuals for field Superintendents for all clients.
o Developed Maintenance Program for Wal-Mart Facility.
§ Projects anywhere west of the
· Clients
o Wal-Mart retail and Distribution Centers, Home Depot, Lowe's, Valero, Motel 6, Henderson Mine, Waste Management, as well as various Government entities.
· Retail Skill
o Past retail work history gives me a true understanding of who the client is, my client's customer. I better understand my clients’ needs, to develop a "Business Partner" attitude with my clients.
· Project Manager
o Responsibility for all projects from estimating to conclusion.
o Contracts Management
o Communications
§ Client, subcontractors, City & State, field and office.
o Ordered equipment and material.
o Approve billings and job cost.
o Managed 30-40 job at one time
o Managed jobs across the country
o All work completed while client was in operation.
Financial Construction Services, Inc Denver, CO
Project Manager
2007
· Served as Project Manager and on-site Superintend for all of my projects.
o Banks, Health Clubs/Restaurants, High Rise Condo Associations.
Adams Mendel Allison Construction Denver, CO
Project Manager
2004 to 2007
· Served as Project Manager for Tenant Finish projects
o Projects ranged from $50,000.00 to over a $1,000,000.00 tenant improvements for a single client, 1st Bank of Colorado.
o Worked with 6 superintends with all project running at the same time. Six projects starting, six in progress and six finishing. Active jobs billing per month exceeded 2.5 million.
o Responsible contracts and negations with subcontractors.
o Responsibility for budget development for all projects.
o Communication to field, office, client and subcontractors.
o Responsibility for profitability of each project.
Field Superintendent
2003 to 2004
· Served as Field Superintendent
o Scheduling of all work and subcontractors for projects.
o Hands on projects performing many of the required work for a project.
o Work was night and weekends.
o Communication to the client on a daily basis.
o Weekly payroll.
o Team building.
Special Projects Manager
2002 to 2003
Labor & Carpentry Duties
2001 to 2002
Assist To Sell Bismarck and
1998 to 2001
· Real Estate Business
o Sold business in 2001
1997 to 2001
· Paternity and Drug testing company
o Had clients in 42 states.
o Sold business in 2001
Dan's Supermarkets
Director of Retail Operations 1996 to 1997
Director of Perishables 1995 to 1996
Store Manager 1983 t0 1995
Grocery Manager 1979 to 1983
Person in Charge 1977 to 1979
Activities |
· I am an avid reader of everything. Always looking for new knowledge.
· Play golf.
· Spend time with my family.
References |
Dan's Supermarket's Inc. - William Zerr
Director of Operations, Vice President
701-255-4123
Home Depot- Thomas Wickenheisser
Area Manager, Building Services