PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Work History
Education
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THOMAS FACTOR

Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC (Tencate Midwest)
CHICAGO
6
years of professional experience

Operations and Project Management professional experienced in leading complex construction and infrastructure projects with a focus on synthetic sports turf systems at Tencate Midwest. Delivered high-quality project outcomes by managing operations, logistics, scheduling, vendor relationships, and budgets, while maintaining client expectations. Committed to continuous learning and improvement in any industry, leveraging strong leadership and problem-solving skills to enhance organizational performance.

Work History

Director of Turf Operations

9 Months
Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC (Tencate Midwest) | 10.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated team workshops to improve communication and cooperation, fostering shared accountability and innovation.
  • Streamlined operational workflows, achieving improvements in project delivery timelines.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Reported directly to the President. This would require updates on project status including: Budgeted labor, freight, and material cost versus our current on-site costs that would come from the Senior Project Manager.

Senior Project Manager

9 Months
Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC (Tencate Midwest) | 01.2025 - 10.2025
  • Led project planning for turf installation, achieving on-time delivery and exceeding client expectations in quality and service.
  • Presented regular status reports to the Director of Turf Operations and President, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones within our timeframe.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
  • Efficiently ran a team of 4-5 Project Managers, mentoring them on different ways to stay efficient and successfully maintain the relationship with the client.

Project Manager

3 Years 8 Months
Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC (Tencate Midwest) | 05.2021 - 01.2025
  • Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment with Tencate Midwest's goals.
  • Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets to align with Tencate Midwest's strategic objectives.
  • Utilized project management software such as esub, Procore, and Autodesk to effectively track progress and manage resources and deliverables.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to our clients, along with the Director of Turf Operations and Senior Project Manager.

Project Management Intern

2 Months
Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC (Tencate Midwest) | 06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Maintained accurate project documentation and reports, supporting transparency and accountability throughout project phases.
  • Coordinated project timelines and deliverables, ensuring on-schedule completion and enhancing client satisfaction through effective communication.

Education

Bachelors - Media Communications/Business Administration

University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia, MO | 05-2021

Graduated with a Bachelors degree in Media Communication along with obtaining a minor in Business Administration. Within my years at the university, I was a part of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

  • 3.7 GPA

Skills

Project coordination
Budget management
Crew scheduling
Operational efficiency
Resource planning
Negotiation
Client relations
Fast-paced decision-making
Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Director of Turf Operations

Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC (Tencate Midwest)
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Senior Project Manager

Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC (Tencate Midwest)
01.2025 - 10.2025Read More

Project Manager

Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC (Tencate Midwest)
05.2021 - 01.2025Read More

Project Management Intern

Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC (Tencate Midwest)
06.2020 - 08.2020Read More

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelors from Media Communications/Business Administration
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THOMAS FACTOR