Conrad Bollinger

Experience

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  Camp Owatonna

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  Camp Counselor, Program Head (summer job)

  - Developed persuasive communication skills selling bedtime to 9 year olds as well as convincing young terrified aspiring water skiers to jump into the freezing Maine water early in the morning.- Developed leadership skills organizing and leading boating activities six days a week as the program-head of water skiing. - Managed and trained a staff of boat drivers and water-ski instructors.

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  Principia College

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Resident Assistant

  "Upperclass resident assistants (RAs) live in freshman houses and serve as peer mentors. They also participate in programs and discussions on topics essential to success in college."- Completed a three-month training program focused on developing leadership and communication skills.- Facilitated workshops and discussion groups for new students.- Mentored academically and socially challenged students.

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  Coble Water Ski & Wakeboard Camp

  May 2014 - Aug 2015

  Water Ski Instructor (summer job)

  - Became an effective team member; learned to collaborate with coworkers of many different nationalities and personality types at one of the top professional ski schools in the world.- Coached waterskiing and wakeboarding to all ages.

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  Big River Running Company

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Store Manager

  - Demonstrated strong salesmanship through consistently exhibiting high average tickets and top sales add-on percentages in company.- Increased store’s average sales per ticket by $40 by successfully developing and implementing new selling processes.- Trained both new team members in the art of salesmanship and store upkeep.- Led team of 4 to increase monthly store revenue from the previous year.

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  Shoes For Crews

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  - Managed multiple product design & development projects simultaneously for on-time delivery.- Led the transition of all company product photography from the USA to China resulting in higher photo quality and cost savings of over $100k per year.- Assembled teams of photographers, retouchers, and print editors across Asia and managed the production of over 4,200 photos in under 5 months for all new and existing company product.- Coordinated the development and implementation of a new PLM software system; elicited end-user requirements, collaborated with development team to build system interface and features, and led system implementation in Asia.- Conducted tier 3 and tier 4 QC meetings and inspections of production facilities in China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.- Collaborated with Asian factories and vendors to source quality materials within designated price points.- Cultivated relationships with manufacturers to promote long-term partnerships. Show less - Coordinated the design, development, and implementation of a top tier PLM software system; elicited end-user requirements and collaborated with development team to build system features. Led system implementation for the company's China office. Trained team members in the system's functionality, spearheaded the collection and integration of all data entry, implemented the new SOPs that integrated the PLM system into the flow of daily operations.- Mocked up product design sketches on Adobe Illustrator in addition to creating technical packages for factories.- Maintained project tracking reports, product line sheets, and created PowerPoint presentations for executive meetings. Show less

  • International Associate Development Manager

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Product Coordinator

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
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  Stroci LLC

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Product Developer

  - Led the design and development of an 8-item apparel line; managed designers, pattern makers and factories to meet owner’s objectives. - Negotiated price points with Asian factories and vendors to achieve designated thresholds per client requirements.- Analyzed industry and target market trends to inform designs.

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  Portland Foreside Development Company

  May 2019 - Jul 2023

  - Identified and implemented strategies to accelerate schedule for House Island's luxury rental improvements project. Coordinated project stakeholders to produce deliverables that fulfilled owner requirements. Delivered on time despite constrained resources.- Managed the design, construction, and logistical coordination of a $250k electrical infrastructure project on House Island with severely constrained resources to meet budget, scope, and schedule requirements.- Successfully managed cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project scope, schedule, and deliverables for the design and construction of a $200k public park on Portland’s waterfront.- Managed the design and construction of the Fore Points Marina Bar; accelerated schedule to deliver an operational food & beverage venue underbudget and in time for peak season.- Assistant Project manager in the design, permitting, and construction of an $80million mixed-use development that includes class-A office, retail, residential condos, and site infrastructure.- Assistant project manager in the design, permitting, and construction of the fitout for the restaurant TWELVE, which received features by Vogue and the Boston Globe as one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2022.- Designed various marina amenities in Illustrator per ownership needs. Show less - Managed the design and construction of Fore Points marina restroom facilities and associated site work. Developed a creatively low-budget design, bid designs, hired trades, and acted as site super to coordinate trades to achieve budget, schedule and scope objectives.- Managed the creation of a TIF/CEA/BID proposal to city of Portland requesting $60million to finance all privately owned infrastructure across a 10.5-acre site of mixed-use development; coordinated the development of legal documents, financial models, and presentation materials, while cultivating relationships with key city staff.- Managed the procurement & implementation of Portland Foreside site parking systems; created an RFP for potential parking equipment & EV charging partners; coordinated installation and implementation of these systems.- Assisted project managers with the reconstruction of historic Portland Company Building with original building mats.https://www.portlandforeside.com Show less

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Project Manager Associate

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Development Summer Internship

    May 2019 - Aug 2019
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  Apricity Rentals

  Oct 2020 - now

  Landlord / Property Manager

  - Researched, acquired, and renovated undervalued property. Resulted in over 100% increase in equity in 3 years.- Self-performed or hired & oversaw trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, paint, & carpentry) for renovation and maintenance of property.- Maintained 100% occupancy with reliable tenants for all available units.

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  Filmotion Productions

  Jul 2023 - Apr 2024

  Production Manager

  - Managed video production projects for clients around Sydney. Developed comprehensive production schedules, budgets, shotlists, & storyboards. Oversaw production to ensure that shoots stayed on schedule and operated efficiently. Managed client relations and creative teams to ensure deliverables met client requirements & objectives.- Coordinated film production and location management for the Netflix drama “A Journey”. Fostered highly efficient and collaborative work environment on set to ensure all shooting finished within the scheduled timeframe.- Coordinated director, editors, and producers to complete post production for documentary, “Before1770”. Restructured storyline to be stronger and more cohesive following the rough cut and led editors through the restructuring.- Managed and allocated resources, including personnel, equipment, and budgets, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness for multiple film projects. - Collaborated closely with directors, cinematographers, and creative teams to translate vision into actionable production plans, resulting in visually compelling and cohesive films. Show less

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  VIA

  Jun 2024 - now

  Business Manager