Adam Ledford
LaFayette
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Fryar Construction
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Employed September 2022 to February 2023, returned October 2023 to February 2025
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for homeowners.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
Job Superintendent
AES Restaurant Group
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Employed from May 2022 to September 2022 and from February 2023 to October 2023-work was 100% travel
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
Project Manager
Peppers Construction
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Outside Sales, Sales Manager
Juniors Building Materials
01.2007 - 09.2020
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Attended industry events and conventions to expain sales opportunities.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Manager Trainee, Co-Manager, Store Manager
84 Lumber
04.2002 - 12.2007
- Explained services and products to customers in friendly and engaging way.
- Reviewed financial accounts for accuracy and resolved discrepancies.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Resolved escalated concerns using professionalism and understanding of facets of issue.
- Managed and mentored team of 12 employees.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues, and conflicts.
- Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees by providing training and development resources.
- Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activities.
- Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2011
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Specification review
- Multi-project management
- Project scheduling
- Client relations
- Quality control
- Schedule coordination
- Scope management
- Project planning
- Able to communicate in Spanish
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Fryar Construction
09.2022 - 02.2025
Job Superintendent
AES Restaurant Group
05.2022 - 10.2023
Project Manager
Peppers Construction
09.2020 - 05.2022
Outside Sales, Sales Manager
Juniors Building Materials
01.2007 - 09.2020
Manager Trainee, Co-Manager, Store Manager
84 Lumber
04.2002 - 12.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Education
University of Phoenix
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