Effective partnering and networking skills with contractors, vendors, executive management and clients to achieve successful project completion.
Proven experience managing multiple projects within scope, schedule and budget while obtaining client satisfaction.
Promote team atmosphere and build positive working relationships within the company.
Experience working with all levels of management to accomplish project goals.
Completed the replacement of 408 Wilderness Homes at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. This job was authorized at $23M and brought in $1M under budget. Each phase was brought in on schedule.
Successfully implemented the 1st year of Disney’s global paving management program. This project required extensive coordination with clients and contractors to develop acceptable schedules and logistics plans for working around guests.
Planned and implemented modifications to Disney’s Contemporary Resort chilled water system to improve cooling in the resort and reduce maintenance at individual fan coil units and air handlers. This job required draining the entire chilled water system at the resort. This was done successfully with minimal complaints from guests.
Experienced with ACM and lead paint removal jobs from design through implementation with abatement contractors and environmental engineers.
Experienced in working with building officials, legal entities, safety, corporate insurance, and executive level management.
Proficient at developing jobs from concept through close-out working closely with procurement services, contract administration, contractors, and vendors.
Coached and led a team of eleven to complete a portfolio of $15M in magnitude while providing excellent customer service.
Achieved results in working with team members and management to streamline operating procedures. Many procedures were modified or eliminated altogether.
Nominated twice for Disney’s Partners in Excellence award for superior performance.
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EXPERIENCE
01/05 - Present
Howard Immel Inc., WI
Project Manager
Responsibilities include the following:
Reporting to the Vice President, work as part of the management team with field superintendents and support staff to successfully complete quality projects on time and within budget.
Prepare contracts and change orders.
Develop project schedules.
Secure lead-time items coordinate with support staff to obtain and track submittals.
Conduct project pre-construction and construction meetings.
Conduct site visits to ensure that the work is being completed according to the contract documents and schedule.
Negotiate change orders with sub-contractors.
Work with superintendents to make sure punch lists are completed and final inspections are passed.
Oversee the coordination of project close-outs to make sure as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties are submitted in a timely manner.
Manage office staff including tracking workloads, delegating work as required to operate efficiently, and conducting performance reviews.
Train new project managers and office staff as they are hired. Ensure that everyone has the information they need to perform their job efficiently.
12/93 – 01/05
Walt Disney World Co., Florida
Project Management
Managed from thirty to sixty construction renovation projects per year at the Contemporary Resort with an average dollar volume of $4M per year.
Have managed multiple construction projects up to 23M in magnitude at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, Port Orleans and Dixie Landings Resorts, Boardwalk Resort, Yacht and Beach Club Resorts,
Wilderness Lodge, All Star, and Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Developed scope, set up budgets, and managed financial cost reports with respect to budgets, costs, and EFC’s.
Managed interior designers, architects, and engineers to provide deliverables within schedule and budget.
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Developed long range cyclical plans for resort renovation projects in conjunction with clients, estimators, and executive management.
Was responsible for coaching, training, and career development of assigned team members.
Worked with clients to develop schedules that resulted in minimal impact to both the resort guests and the clients.
Developed and monitored critical path schedules and kept client informed of progress.
Developed bid packages and conducted pre-bids, post-bids, pre-construction meetings and construction meetings.
Negotiated change orders.
Managed and tracked contracts, change orders, and purchase orders.
Oversaw construction management.
Managed and tracked pending items, RFI’s, field directives, and daily field reports.
Developed punch list in conjunction with field superintendents and followed through to completion.
Networked with vendors, contractors, and other WDW departments to develop and maintain business relationships.
Administrative Assistant to Vice President of TV Productions
Coordinated events and shoots for the department’s producers and directors for various Disney TV shows, the Magic Kingdom Rededication, and the Thanksgiving and Christmas parades.
Networked with ABC Network producers and directors to facilitate partnering with WDA TV Productions.
Processed expense reports and handled all correspondence and meeting minutes.
Executive Secretary / Project Secretary
Coordinated schedules, set up meetings, and communicated with all levels of executive management.
Made travel arrangements and coordinated with all involved parties. Prepared reservations for rooms, meals, functions, etc for consultants.
Processed expense reports and handled all correspondence and meeting minutes. Handled confidential files and payroll for 60 employees.
Prepared executive level presentations and created and maintained spreadsheets for construction project financial reporting.
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12/88 – 12/97
MGM Maintenance, Minnesota/Florida
Owner
Owned and operated a commercial maintenance business which generated $400K a year in volume. Contracted with companies such as Cobb, AMC, Cineplex Odeon, and United Artist Theaters.
EDUCATION
 SWPPP Certified for Wal-Mart Projects
 Completed Microsoft Project Scheduling Training
 Licensed Florida Real Estate Salesperson from 2003 to 2005
 Attended Building Construction Technology Courses at Valencia
 Community College in Orlando, Florida.
 Attended Project Management seminars offered through SkillPath Seminars
 and Walt Disney World Company.
 Attended product seminars offered by vendors at Walt Disney World Company.
 Attended the following classes at WDW: SAP, Asbestos Awareness, HazCom, Fall Protection, OSHA Regulations, LOTO, CPM Scheduling, Florida Construction Lien Law, Behavioral Science in Business, Excel, Word for Windows, PowerPoint, Technical Presentation Skills, Walt Disney World Leadership Excellence continuing education.
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