Brooks Institute

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Operations Manager

Responsible for budget, buy-out, change control and overall operations in the construction of a 200,000sf multi-family project consisting of 215 units in 13 separate structures.
• Successfully provided comprehensive project leadership throughout the full spectrum of construction, while managing overall business operations.
• Reviewed project proposals and plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements and allotment of resources to various project phases.
• Closely monitored budgets to ensure project’s feasibility and opportunities for value engineering.
• Conferred with all stakeholders to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities and scope.
• Used lessons learned in initial phases to implement architectural, structural engineering, and fire & life safety revisions on phases 2 & 3 to improve efficiency and constructability.
• Monitored and reported product quality issues/concerns and highlighted areas of improvement
during weekly project meetings.

Vernon Construction

President

Managed the formal handoff from sales to operations of all Entrance Systems Solutions in Portland and Seattle branch offices.
• Interpreted technical drawings and schematics to ensure sales aligned with client specifications.
• Supported product and system specification and application verification through client meetings and onsite review and oversight.
• Organized and oversaw internal resources and requirements, to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Managed WIP and approval of client billings while maintaining responsibility of EBIT for Portland and Seattle branches.
• Recruited and on-boarded internal talent as well as subcontractors where needed to increase overall brand presence and improved client services.
• Worked as part of a team, meeting customer timescales and deadlines.

ASSA ABLOY in US

Operations Manager, Pacific Northwest

Assessed potential development deals by evaluating market outlook, financial requirements and opportunities of investment in real estate construction and development.
• Successfully provided comprehensive leadership throughout the full spectrum of assigned projects, while managing overall business operations, safety, and compliance.
• Responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong client and employee relationships in order to drive new business and strengthen corporate culture.
• Interpreted technical drawings and schematics.

GVA Construction, Inc.

Project Manager

Aided principles in sourcing and developing material for the production slate and managed daily
needs of the company's top tier entertainment clients.

The Pitt Group

Creative Executive

Collaborated with agents from all departments to promote key entertainment properties through
strategic partnerships.
• Recommended entertainment marketing initiatives, and promotions for CAA’s corporate clients.
• Developed new business presentations and strategies for Toyota/Scion, HP and Kmart

Creative Artists Agency

Marketing & Corporate Consulting

Implemented over 30 integrated ad campaigns for international video game publisher: Infogrames,
Inc. -- during their re-branding as Atari.
• Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet
identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
• Responsible for competitive tracking, presentation design and production, status management,
coordination of all client-directed billing, management of internal studio services, and maintaining
the infrastructure of a 40 million dollar account.
• Worked with top executives to create new business pitches for potential clients including
Activision and California Lottery - Received the DDB-LA Unsung Hero Award

Ryan Vernon