Russell Avery
Montgomery
Summary
Focused Project Manager with 20+ years of expertise in planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in several types of managerial work environments, including but not limited to restoration services. Experienced in directing employees and keeping efficient work-flow planning in accordance with industry standards. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Servpro of Wheaton/Glen Ellyn
03.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated all moving parts of mitigation and remediation projects until completion
- Co-led all operations of branch location while under supervision of Mitigation Division Manager who was located off-site
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Expertly handled all insured and provider conversations and gave direction as needed.
- Personal yearly mitigation goal increased from $1.5mil to $3mil in under 3 years based on performance history
- Hired and trained new employees
Project Manager
Spectrum Restoration
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed relationships with Property Managers and Chief Engineers by ensuring high quality of restoration work
- Planned, organized and supervised crews on all work projects.
- Maintained high level of communication between all parties of a restoration project, including adjusters, departmental managers, crew leads, and home owners
Assistant Project Manager
Service Master DSI
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Wrote mitigation and reconstruction estimates for homeowners and adjusters
- Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Major in Bible & Youth Ministry
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, ILSkills
- Project Planning and Development
- Hiring and Training Specialist
- Advanced Leadership Training
- Client Experience Initiator
- Staff Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- WRT, ASD, AMRT Certified
- Lead-Safe Renovator Certified
- Asbestos Inspector Certified
- Xactimate I & II Certified
- Fire & Trauma loss experienced
Additional Information
Attended Landmark forum and Advanced Landmark Leadership forum in Chicago, IL
Timeline
Project Manager
Servpro of Wheaton/Glen Ellyn
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Spectrum Restoration
11.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Service Master DSI
03.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Major in Bible & Youth Ministry
Moody Bible Institute
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