James Cotto
Walkersville,MD
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing teams and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2024 - Current
- Amazon Ambassador - Worked safely around moving machinery. Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50-100 pounds.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials. Taught others how to operate machinery & monitored.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Worked multiple stations at once in a shift, every shift, with high output and drive overnight.
- Educated others on the Amazon FBA/fulfillment process & always building a safe, growth oriented work environment.
Assistant Manager
Dollar General Store
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Ensured store would be fully staffed, operational & with limited safety concerns upon my departure.
Sr. Project Engineer/APM/Assistant Superintendent
KBE Building Corporation
12.2022 - 03.2024
- 2.5 Projects in Framingham, Massachusetts
- New Amazon Grocery Shell - Approx 35,000-sf shell with three separate 2,000-sf tenant spaces.
- New Starbucks Shell with drive-through, and sidewalk extension rework.
- Maintained over 500 submittals & (150-200 RFIs) between the projects combined.
- Planned and implemented large-scale engineering changes to achieve team objectives.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Meeting minutes - Weekly (Team, subcontractor & Owner)
- Daily & Weekly photos for progress - Over 200 a week.
- Daily coordination with subs on site.
- Miscellaneous administrative work such as preparatory meetings, new orientations, change order back up & assembly, toolbox talks, equipment logs, safety checks.
- Constant monitoring for safety violations. Successfully responded to OSHA surprise visit where roofers were not properly working resulting in satisfactory marks for KBE.
Sr. Project Engineer
KBE Building Corporation
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Main project - Beacon Hotel Model Floor - remodel of 5 floors in historical hotel. With full 30-floor project to follow. Project ongoing upon my exit to Massachusets projects.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Assisted with project set up, RFI's, Submittals, and Contracts for a few additional projects.
- Software used included BIM 360 (limited use) and Project Site.
- Previous experience with Procore.
Field Engineer/Night Superintendent
Schimenti Construction
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Target, Kingston, NY - Main Project - Acting Night Superintendent
- Covered Multiple Projects in NYC, Albany & Buffalo
- Assisted Day Superintendent - Daily walks w/Client, RFI(s), Weekly Schedule and TWLA
- As well as coordination of trade partners and work
- Attended weekly meetings, covered extra shifts/work overtime
- Overall team player
Project Engineer
Schimenti Construction
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Full introduction to the construction industry - (10-13) projects - various roles
- Prepared contracts in Sage and Procore Financials
- Managed procurement and inventory for multiple projects, as well as all document controls
- Maintained working relationship with client and subcontractors, communicated all potential changes in schedule and/or financial impact
- Processed and managed all RFI(s)
- Maintained document drawings including costs associated changes
- Processed change proposals and change orders
- Maintained submittals and submittal logs
- Performed all administrative and PM assigned tasks
- Lead weekly Procurement Log meetings with all Target PEs
- Managed all punch list items
Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided customer service during the pandemic at a high traffic gym in the Bronx, NY, while finishing construction internship.
- Experience wearing multiple hats, working with a diverse population in a very challenging environment.
- Job tasks ranged from front desk onboarding/customer service to janitorial, and at times the site bodyguard.
Intern
Schimenti Construction
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Target, Washington Heights -1st construction project in Target remodel program.
- Learned the basics of a construction project, timeline.
- Demonstrated hard work ethic and ability to take initiative
- Worked eagerly with trades on site to develop an understanding of daily objectives and assisted in executing all tasks, as necessary
- Demonstrated an ability above and beyond the 'typical' intern.
- Became the go-to for all incoming interns to shadow/learn from.
- Learned the importance of following the details - had to count over 100,000 individual screws because a flooring detail was missed twice.
Personal Trainer/ VA WorkStudy
Lehman College
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Veterans Club - Assisted in promotion, coordination and facilitation of Club events gatherings and activities on and off campus.
- Physical Trainer - Apex Center, Physical Education Coach. Tailored individual programs for weight loss prospects during fall weight loss challenge. (3rd place in group semester competition, Client lost 55 lbs in 3.5 months). Individual finished top 10.
- Group PT instructor for elementary students using college facility. Two local schools.
Volunteer - Puerto Rico Service Aid
Hostos Community College
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Student volunteer - Set up, conducted and edited interviews of locals, documenting their experience leading up to, during and after Hurricane Maria.
- In charge of documenting trip through photo and video, editing materials in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and premiere pro.
Volunteer
Melrose Senior Center
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Created spreadsheets for monthly, weekly, and daily inventory tracking
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Support center staff in day to day functions such as meal delivery, weekly exercise & photos for promotion.
Personal Trainer
24 Hour Fitness
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Created an inviting and encouraging atmosphere for potential & existing clients.
- Designed comprehensive fitness programs addressing client needs and goals while accounting for limitations and performance ability.
- Learned the basics of sales and client retention.
- Introduced clients to strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
Sgt Supply Administration and Logistics
Unites States Marine Corps
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Received Navy & Marine Corps achievement medal as a LCpl. Declined to write myself up for a 2nd award as a CPl.
- As the sole supply admin marine I was tasked with maintaining the entirety of units TO & E. Responsible for transferring all information from legacy program, into GCSSMC. The NAM was in recognition of efforts above & beyond what a normal Marine would be tasked with & our units exceptional performance during FASMO inspections. My Gunnery Sgt later going the FASMO inspection team.
- Promoted to SGT around 3 years (declined meritorious promotion). Served as the single Marines rep. organizing events for Marines in base barracks.
- Served as Company Sgt, in charge of BMI a Marines not up to physical standards.
- Honorably Discharged - Service Connected Disability at 60%. Still a hard charger.
Education
BAS - Pre Physical Therapy
Lehman College
06.2019
AAS - Gerontology
Hostos Community College
06.2018
HS - undefined
HS for Teaching and Professions
07.2011
Skills
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified TRX Level 1 Instructor
- Certified HITT Level 1 Instructor
- CPR and First Aid Certifications - Redcross
- Intermediate Leadership Course
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal skills
- strong Time management & Solid character
- OSHA 62 Hr Supervisor
- DSLR/mirrorless Camera Operator
- Cinema camera operator
- Video editing
- Forklift Operator
Skillscertifications
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
- Certified TRX Level 1 Instructor
- Certified HITT Level 1 Instructor
- CPR and First Aid Certifications
- Intermediate Leadership Course
- Familiar with Microsoft Suite of programs
- Familiar with Adobe Suite of programs
- Strong Communication/Interpersonal skills
- Clear sense of Urgency/Time management
- Solid character
Militarybackground
3043 Supply Admin - Sergeant (E5), United States Marine Corps, 07/01/12, 07/31/16, Managed Company Body Composition Program., Lead Marines in small group training events., Oversaw Company Physical Training readiness., Coordinated Unit Physical Training Assessments., Educated Marines on proper supplement use., Sole Supply Rep.; Managed Inventory of over 33 Million Dollars., Essential component to unit readiness increase - NAM Received., Efficiently managed diverse workforce., Constantly recognized for excellent leadership and initiative.
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Dollar General Store
04.2024 - 08.2024
Sr. Project Engineer/APM/Assistant Superintendent
KBE Building Corporation
12.2022 - 03.2024
Sr. Project Engineer
KBE Building Corporation
12.2022 - 06.2023
Field Engineer/Night Superintendent
Schimenti Construction
03.2021 - 12.2022
Project Engineer
Schimenti Construction
03.2021 - 04.2022
Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
09.2020 - 03.2021
Intern
Schimenti Construction
02.2020 - 02.2021
Personal Trainer/ VA WorkStudy
Lehman College
09.2018 - 06.2019
Volunteer - Puerto Rico Service Aid
Hostos Community College
06.2018 - 06.2018
Volunteer
Melrose Senior Center
03.2018 - 05.2018
Personal Trainer
24 Hour Fitness
09.2016 - 12.2016
Sgt Supply Administration and Logistics
Unites States Marine Corps
06.2012 - 06.2016
AAS - Gerontology
Hostos Community College
HS - undefined
HS for Teaching and Professions
BAS - Pre Physical Therapy
Lehman College
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