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1. KEVIN D. MONROE
KENNEWICK, WA 99336
(509) 212-1497 KevinMonroe50@gmail.com
PROJECT MANAGEMENT  PROJECT PLANNING  PROJECT CONTROLS SPECIALIST
SUMMARY
Results oriented Project Manager with depth in project management methodologies and principals, and
breadth in commercial construction and renovation, maintenance management and scheduling, and
twelve years in the US Air Force in project management / construction. Experience managing projects up
to $4M, including coordinating and managing complex and quick turnaround projects. Early experience
managing construction projects in often hostile territories. Worked closely with international vendors.
Open to Project Management, Planning or Project Controls Specialist role with an organization seeking a
motivated and dedicated leader committed to meeting project goals on time and within budget.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management Project Planning Project Finance / Budgeting
Project Scheduling Project Oversight Cost / Schedule Baseline
Earned Value Management (EVMS) Critical Path Analysis Financial Reporting
Microsoft Office Advanced Primavera P6 Microsoft Project 2013
Communications Skills Commercial Construction Building Maintenance
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS  CORE COMPETENCIES
 Project of the Year Award Winner at the PMI Project of the Year Banquet in 2014 as Project Manager
for the City of Kennewick, ME. Managed the scope, schedule and cost baseline on a $4M, 9,600 square
foot historical renovation structure for the “Carousel of Dreams.” Assured project compliance, created
schedule using Primavera P6, communicated weekly progress with stakeholders, identified and
monitored project risks, risk triggers / responses, and completed material take-offs.
 Results driven leader, with a commitment to excellence, who thrives within a team environment, and
possesses 25 years of supervisory experience.
 Owned and operated a successful retail and service business in the Tri Cities area for 16 years.
 Awarded Achievement Medal in U.S. Air Force for construction project remodel of three-story building
into European Command Center.
WORK HISTORY
City of Kennewick, WA 7/2015 - Present
Water Maintenance Employee
 Conducting GIS Mapping, documentation, inventory, testing water pressure and chlorine levels.
City of Kennewick, WA 7/2013 – 11/2013
Project Manager
Project Manager for the City of Kennewick, managing the scope, schedule, and cost baseline on a $4M,
9,600 square foot structure built for the “Carousel of Dreams” in Kennewick, WA.
 Assured project compliance with contract requirements, representing the interests of the City of
Kennewick.
 Created project schedule utilizing Primavera P6, communicating weekly progress with stakeholders.
 Identified and monitored project risks, risk triggers / responses, and completed material take-offs.
 Awarded People’s Choice “Project of the Year” award at the PMI Project of the Year Banquet, 2014.

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Goodwill Industries, Kennewick, WA 9/2011 – 8/2012
Maintenance Coordinator
Controlled maintenance management, responsible for administering preventative maintenance program,
planning / scheduling maintenance projects for seven Goodwill retail stores and two warehouses.
 Performed skilled hands-on repair services including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.
 Served as instructor, licensing over 30 students in Forklift safety and operation.
Kennewick Ranch and Home, Kennewick, WA 7/2008 – 9/2011
Sales / Sales Operations
Family owned retail establishment in Kennewick, Pasco, and Milton-Freewater, WA.
 Instituted sales projection reports to monitor and control section budget for improved profit analysis.
 Designed rolling inventory program to enable accurate sales projection reports to prepare orders.
 Turn-around of stagnant product sales into $1M sales in an eight month period, and steadily increased
sales at both Kennewick and Pasco locations.
 Significantly increased specific product sales and set record sales in 30-day period.
Monroe Locksmiths, Kennewick, WA 7/1992 – 7/2008
Owner / Supervisor
Founded and operated a successful locksmithing retail and service business in a competitive environment.
 Managed P&L, hiring, employee schedules, payroll, and accounting activities. Managed personnel
issues. Managed compliance with government regulations, EEOC laws, etc.
 Increased sales and service income to over $184K gross annually by the fourth year in business, and to
over $250K by year ten.
United States Air Force, Global 7/1980 – 7/1992
Project Manager / Staff Sergeant (E5) (Honorable Discharge)
Project Management experience and training from 1984 – 1992.
 Supervised complex construction projects, within government regulations, including shooting range,
metal pole buildings, and flight simulator building in Korea.
 Supervised a 15 person carpentry crew in the remodeling of three story building into the European
Command Center, resulting in being awarded Air Force Achievement medal.
 Constructed and remodeled various office buildings and staging locations in Iraq, Italy, England, Spain,
and Belgium.
EDUCATION  CERTIFICATIONS
Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA 2012 - 2014
 Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management (3.54 GPA Cum Laude)
 Associates of Applied Science in Business Administration
(Attended school full-time, utilizing the Veteran Retraining Assistance Program)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Credential, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineers International (AACEi), Member #259050
Certified Journeyman Carpenter, Community College of the Air Force
American Institute of Constructors (AIC), Member since 2014
Volunteer Scheduler for Habitat for Humanity (2014 – 2015)
KEY WORDS
Project Manager, Controls, Cost Analyst, Planner, Scheduler, Communications, Supervisor, Leader, Team, CAPM, Project Planning,
Risk Management, Project Monitoring, Project Integration, Costing, Pricing, ROI, Cost Comparison, Critical Path Analysis,
Reporting, Financial, Finance, Budgets, Work Breakdown Structures, Project Coding, Estimating, Estimation, Authorization, Charge,
Forecasts, Implementation, Plans, Schedules, Scheduling, Quality, Safety, Management, Operations, Subcontractors, Software,
Compliance, Staffing, Procurement, Specifications, Construction, Direction, Execution.