Michael Parent

Experience

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  Impressions Dance Club

  May 1998 - Apr 2013

  Owner/Manager

  I owned and operated a ballroom dance school. Duties included training both instructors and students for competitive and social dance. As a business owner, I also conducted all administrative needs including fiscal administration, scheduling, hiring, promotion, and event coordination. As a manager and mentor, all staff received continued training in the highest standards of ethics, morals, values, and technical skill to maintain quality practices and customer service. During this time, Impressions Dance Club was a top dance school in the Portland, Oregon area. Show less

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  Sun River Buildings

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2015

  Project Lead/ Sales Manager

  Project Lead - My duties included building and supervising others to build custom sheds. I was in charge of and trained a team of highly skilled craftsman maintaining high quality standards, safety, and budget consciousness.Sales Manager - My duties included meeting with customers, designing custom shed specifications to their needs, quoting projects, writing sales contracts, and creating bills of materials supportive of project needs..

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  The Home Depot

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  Retail Associate, Pro Specialist

  I have worked in various roles specializing in several departments. Some of my accomplishments include several awards, advanced training, and promotional opportunities. I have also conducted several workshops to serve community needs and enrichment.

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  Cedar Mills Mastercrafters

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Supervisor, carpenter

  To run a tight crew, safety being top priority. Meeting the customers needs first. Finishing projects ahead of schedule and under budget.

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  Leedy Grange Hall

  Apr 2017 - now

  · Responsible for overseeing the renovation of the 150 year old building including cosmetic fixes inside and out, stabilizing the foundation, and making the building more energy efficient. . While maintaining a safe and pleasant experience with patrons during working hours. My main objective was to manage the project from the start to finish while maintaining a safe environment, for everyone concerned. Finishing every project ahead of schedule and staying under budget.In charge of hiring subcontractors.Maintaining the scheduling.Great Management skills.Worked directly with the board of trustees, updating projects.Practice strict safety habits for all subcontractors.

  • Senior Project Manager

    Apr 2017 - now

  • Lead Project Manager

    Apr 2017 - Jun 2018