Tanner Dryden
Houma
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Manager with strengths in project tracking and risk evaluation. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and driving project success through effective communication and strategic alignment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Vanguard Utility Services
Owensboro, KY
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables across multiple teams to ensure alignment with client expectations.
- Managed project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
- Developed comprehensive project plans using industry-standard tools to guide execution and monitoring.
- Facilitated regular status meetings, promoting open communication among stakeholders and addressing project roadblocks.
- Evaluated project risks and implemented mitigation strategies to enhance overall project success rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope effectively.
- Prepared detailed progress reports for senior management, highlighting key milestones and challenges faced during projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
Houma, LA
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Fabricated and assembled metal components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Inspected completed welds for structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce production time.
- Conducted pre-welding inspections to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize welding processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting welding issues, providing solutions to enhance productivity.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
Welder
Gulf Island Shipyard
Houma, LA
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality for daily operations.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
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- Collaborated with other trades on large-scale projects, coordinating efforts to ensure seamless integration of welded components into the final structure.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
- Provided guidance for junior welders, fostering a supportive workplace environment focused on growth and improvement.
- Delivered durable and aesthetically pleasing weld finishes by mastering variety of welding techniques and materials.
- Played key role in completing challenging projects on time by working flexible hours and adapting to changing site conditions.
- Enhanced safety on job site, rigorously adhering to all OSHA standards and company safety protocols during welding operations.
- Ensured structural integrity for new construction projects by performing precise welds according to engineering specifications.
- Implemented safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
Houma, LA05-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Stakeholder communications
- Advanced problem solving
- Document management
- Project scope analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Data analysis
- Project closure
- Productivity improvement
- Logistics management
- Inventory control
- Performance improvements
- Forecasting
- Customer relations specialist
Timeline
Project Manager
Vanguard Utility Services
05.2024 - 05.2026
Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
04.2024 - 05.2024
Welder
Gulf Island Shipyard
10.2018 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School