ADAM M. BLUE

2426 North McVicker, Chicago, Illinois  60639                        ablue2@hotmail.com                                           (614) 477-4763

 

EXPERIENCE

The Gettys Group, Chicago, Illinois

Procurement Project Manager, 11/13 – present

 

·   act as FF&E Procurement Project Manager throughout the course of new Hotel construction or existing Hotel renovation projects

·   manage the Procurement process through the steps of bidding/negotiation, budgeting, expediting, reporting, on-site review, freight management, warehousing, installation, invoice payment, close-out

·   manage multiple multi-million dollar budgets simultaneously while maintaining fiduciary margins and installation schedules

·   engage and communicate with internal & external design, construction, and ownership entities & personnel to maintain designer intent while adhering to brand standards and local zoning & building codes

·   successfully execute necessary functions on multiple assignments and projects simultaneously via efficient and timely organizational processes and ability to delegate

·   resolve budget issues via vendor research and value engineering options

·   assist with vendor selection and specification re-selection when warranted

·   oversee and mentor junior personnel to assist with above-listed criteria

·   consult for ownership entities and capital groups regarding long-term FF&E renovation expenditures

·   attend factory tours and yearly trade shows to expand upon product knowledge and strengthen bargaining position

 

Fairmont Designs, Buena Park, California

Regional Sales Manager, 10/12 – 11/13

·   develop and manage a multi-state territory (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin), achieving over $4M first-year regional sales

·   key contributor to several successful branded programs

·   core competencies include:

o   consultative sales (including options for value engineering)

o   customer acquisition

o   referral/repeat business generation

o   customer service

o   complaint handling/resolution

o   presentations and public speaking

·   represent Fairmont Designs at regular regional and national trade shows

 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation/Rosemont Project Management, Chicago, Illinois

Project Manager, 08/07 – 10/12

 

·   act as FF&E Purchasing Project Manager throughout the course of new Hotel construction or existing Hotel renovation projects

·   manage the Purchasing process through the steps bidding/negotiation, budgeting, expediting, reporting, on-site review, freight management, warehousing, installation, invoice payment, close-out

·   manage multiple multi-million dollar budgets simultaneously while maintaining fiduciary margins and installation schedules

·   engage and communicate with internal & external design, construction, and ownership entities and personnel to maintain designer intent while adhering to brand standards and local zoning & building codes

·   successfully execute necessary functions on multiple assignments and projects simultaneously via efficient and timely organizational processes and ability to delegate

·   resolve budget issues via vendor research and value engineering options

·   assist with vendor selection and specification re-selection when warranted

·   attend factory tours and yearly trade shows to expand upon product knowledge and strengthen bargaining position

·   participate in various inter-office committees

·   departmental presentation coordinator

·   assist with Purchasing system (Meridian) administration

 

Chicago Apartment Finders, Chicago, Illinois

Initial Contact Center Agent, 03/06 - 08/07

 

·   utilize sales techniques and education for the purpose of leasing apartments

·   provide exemplary customer service, with an emphasis on client assistance and sales

·   handle incoming communications traffic (phone, email, proactive chat) in a heavy-traffic, call-center setting

·   schedule incoming clients and maintain client and listings database

·   provide creative alternatives to clients in unique situations utilizing communications and negotiating techniques

·   prepare and present daily reports to upper-level management

·   provide procedural training to new personnel

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Starbucks, Chicago, Illinois and Upper Arlington, Ohio

Shift Supervisor, Barista, 06/03 – 03/06

 

·   manage opening and closing shift personnel and other essentials (deposits and financial reporting, order supplies, organize store components) while maintaining operational standards

·   order and maintain levels of store inventory

·   supervise facilities maintenance

·   facilitate store communications

·   present on selected topics at quarterly meetings and periodic certifications

·   assist in core training and development of new baristas within retail operation

·   continuing education including Coffee Master achievement

·   provide exceptional (“legendary”) customer service while promoting coffee education

·   volunteer for and participate in organized neighborhood initiatives (i.e.:  Pet Walk; Upper Arlington Arts Festival)

 

MCI, Hilliard, Ohio

Internet Network Engineer, Circuit Designer, Planning Engineer, 06/00 – 09/05

 

·   design & provision DS3 and DS1 IMT circuits for multiple networks utilizing MCI’s many systems

·   perform studies & implement alternate access routes reducing backhaul costs contributing to over $100M cost savings

·   responsible for project management of implementation, coordination & logistics, configuration, testing, troubleshooting and disconnecting network equipment, including routers, switches and circuits

·   remotely access systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems

·   responsible for creation and/or maintenance of respective Team intranet websites

·   project lead for various multi-million dollar projects

·   train miscellaneous department personnel on internal MCI network systems and procedures

·   manager for various nationwide broadband (DS3) circuits, from order implementation to test & turn up

·   manage network and SONET circuit orders in coordination with internal organizations and Local Exchange Carriers

 

Qwest Communications, Dublin, Ohio

Provisioning/Planning Specialist II, 9/99 – 6/00

 

·   planning and project management engineer for new switch projects

·   manage orders with Local Exchange Carriers, SS7 Providers and the Qwest network switch sites

·   communicate & garner cooperation with Local Exchange Carrier representatives and network operations technicians

·   responsible for daily & weekly reporting of new switch status presentations & completions to high-level management

·   train miscellaneous personnel on various Qwest network systems and procedures

·   implement & facilitate the growth of Qwest’s fiber optic network

 

SKILLS

Database Management Systems              MS Access, Meridian (Prolog)

Commercial Software                            MS Project, Office (including Word and Excel), Outlook, Lotus Notes, Meridian,

                                                                      Exxedite/Spexx

Miscellaneous Proven Skills                            Organization, Teamwork, Multi-tasking (Managing multiple projects/tasks

                                                                      simultaneously), Training, Communication

 

EDUCATION             

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Bachelor of Communication in Telecommunications

August 1999 (100% self‑funded)

 

AWARDS             

* Hyatt Marketing and Brand Development-RPM employee of the quarter, Q2, 2011

* Rosemont Project Management employee of the month, November, 2011

 

MEMBERSHIPS

* NEWH, 2012 - present

 

References available upon request