AARON VALLEY

1652 McClure Road • Aurora, IL 60505 • (630) 699-6196 • aaron.valley@sbcglobal.net

 

Innovative Leadership...Project Management…Strategic Sales & Operational Planning...Staff Training

 

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid record of achievement, strong business acumen and progressive supervisory experience, encompassing responsibilities for leadership, personnel motivation, operational enhancement, business development, brand expansion and on-the-spot decision-making.

• Utilize strong written and verbal skills to motivate/train employees by example, quickly assessing needs and implementing positive service practices to ensure optimal customer service.

• Exceptional communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy, accompanied by a work ethic founded on the principles of tenacity, diligence and determination

 

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Jacobs Telecommunications Des Plaines, IL            2014 to present

Midwest Region Project Manager-Small Cells

·   Building Project Plan for client and team to achieve above par results

·   Manage day-to-day project plan / operations related to a particular project

·   Coordinate accurate, up-to-date reporting of project status, scheduling, and planning for both client and 3^rd party vendors

·   Oversee project financials, including managing billing and receivable process

·   Developing strong team members through consistent and accurate training methods

 

 

FMHC Corporation Des Plaines, IL                                                            2011 to 2014

Site Acquisition Specialist

·   Completion of site candidate identification packages and/or lease and zoning audits.

·   Coordinate site walks, A&E site design walks and other site/field visits with RF Engineering, Zoning, Construction Project Manager and A&E Departments as required.

·   Negotiation of Lease, Amendment, License, Right-of-Way and/or Easement Agreements with property owners.

·   Completion of leasing packages and other documentation required by the client.

·   Researching and obtaining information regarding all applicable planning, zoning codes, and regulations which would affect the development of a site.

·   Maintaining complete documentation related to all planning procedures, communications regarding the sites, and actions taken on each site assigned.

·   Organizing and conducting presentations for neighborhood meetings or public hearings as required by local jurisdictions or as requested by respective property owner(s).

·   Daily interaction with the RF Engineering and Construction personnel to ensure compliance with all client, landlord, jurisdictional, governmental and industry standards.

·   Accurate daily and weekly reporting to the Project Manager / Team Lead and/or client, as required. Project accurate lease dates and attend status meetings.

·   Prepare and process Tower applications.                                                                                                                 

·   Maintain document control, project files, and database system files for the purpose of tracking project activities and team communications

 

 

BENCHMARK DOOR Itasca, IL                                                                              2008 to 2011

Field Manager, Sales & Service

• Leverage inside and outside sales efforts to drive profitability and goal attainment.

• Ensure the acquisition of new key business ventures through aggressive prospecting, product education and consultative selling ability.

• Train field technicians on new and improved products 

• Serve as a consultant to clientele, identifying their needs and coordinating those needs with available products and service solutions.

·               Install and service all makes and models of residential and commercialized garage doors and openers

 

Blasen Garage Door Schaumburg, il                                                                    2005-2008

Service and Install technician

·                     Executed  the installation of both commercial and residential garage doors and door openers

·         Serviced all makes and models of both doors and openers

·         Diagnosed,  troubleshot, and executed solutions for key problems with both door and openers

·         Learned ability on how to diagnose key problems with both door and openers

·         Championed  how to fabricated new materials onto older products

·         Increased sale amount to existing jobs by adding enhancements for the benefit of the client.

·         Managed daily schedule and route for efficient customer satisfaction

 

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL Chicago, IL                                                             2003 to 2005

Operations Supervisor (2004 to 2005)

• Senior operational, strategic planning and service management role partnering directly with general manager to drive top and bottom line        performance and guest service to best in class.

• Assisted in holding P&L accountability for restaurant, lounge, express, room service, banquets, pantry, culinary, front office, housekeeping, laundry and engineering departments (daily operations, landscaping, preventative maintenance, capital project management).

• Oversaw/supported sales, capital budgeting, compliance, risk, quality, HR, guest service and technology, as well as process improvements, staff engagement initiatives and audits.

• Recruited, hired, trained and developed a team of up to 45 with director/manager level reports, such as executive chef, chief engineer and director of housekeeping.

• Created and managed hotel budgets and forecasts; partner with sales team for large client pursuit.

 

Front Desk Lead (2003 to 2004)

• Provided the highest level of customer service while expeditiously resolving diverse guest issues.

• Trusted to execute audits and daily account balances; maintained statistical and financial records.

 

PIZZERIA UNO  Schaumburg, IL                                                                              1999 to 2003

Certified Regional Trainer

• Successfully managed, mentored and evaluated all new hire teams; promoted corporate culture and goal-setting to motivate personnel in the achievement of both personal and professional goals.

 

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL

Bachelor Degree, Business Management (With Honors)                             Conferred, 2003

 

Board Vice President, PRAIRIE POINT CONDO ASSOCIATION                      2009 to Present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFERENCES

 

 

 

 

Curtis Klausen

RF Engineer

Fullerton Technologies

300 N. Martingale Road, Suite 500

Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

(773) 269-1235

 

 

Rick Cogswell

Project Manager

Mastec

951 Estes Ct

Schaumburg, Illinois 60193

(630) 965-1470