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Walter Shelmet JR
Walter Shelmet
Tampa, FL 33614
352-428-7594
ACCOUNT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Proven and versatile professional distributing high value high consequence turnkey solutions to business and government clients. Success driven team player with demonstrated track record for customer retention. A passion for problem solving.
CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
• Project Team Building, Management, Leadership and Training
• Networking and Relationship Management
• Microsoft Excel Forecasting and Modelling
• Account Management
• Process Improvement and Implementation
• US Government Contract and Security Requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, and QuoteWerks,
• Interdepartmental Project Coordination
• Quote and Proposal Writing
• Persuasive Verbal and Written
Presentation Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Products Inc. Tampa, FL
Preferred supplier and industry leader as a specialty manufacturer and supplier of storefront, architectural metals, and building products for the retail and commercial construction industries.
Project/Quote Management (2024 – Present)
Develop quotes submitted by the Estimating Department, to ensure adherence to customers’ project requirements and expectations. Provide support to Accounting’s job costing system by managing and auditing warehouse employee hours to ensure accuracy. Manage five-figure essential IT hardware inventory to ensure reliable access to up-to-date equipment for 30+ employees across four locations. Directed the proper and safe recycling and disposal of obsolete equipment.
Achievements
• Revamped employee time reporting to increase costing data accuracy.
• Proactively audited IT hardware inventory and disposed of unusable/antiquated equipment
Pergravis, LLC, Tampa, FL
A mission critical facilities management firm providing consulting, assessment, design, development, maintenance, systems deployment and migration services to data centers and other high consequence facilities for worldwide clients including the FBI, US Airforce, US Space Force, DISA CUBES, and ATT Threat Analytics.
Account Manager (2022 - 2024)
Develop action plans to ensure successful project delivery. Control project progress from initial supplier and customer meetings to project completion while meeting contracted timeframes. Track and maintain KPI’s for direct staff and deliver timely after-action reports. Recommend life cycle and critical continued service upgrades to customers.
Achievements
● Restored Pergravis’s relationship with the FBI, resulting in customer’s retention and multiple project awards totaling in excess of $1.2 M to repair and upgrade the uninterrupted power supply in twenty locations nationwide.
● Executed best practices to control and secure company’s financial targets.
Technical Service Representative: (2021 – 2022)
Manage the modification, upgrade, and repair of critical systems generated by direct sale or as part of a full-service contract obligation. Coordinate with Sales and Maintenance Team Leads to prioritize and execute responsibilities efficiently. Serve as the single point of contact for Customers and Suppliers in delivery of repair services.
Maintenance Service Coordinator: (2019 – 2021)
Support implementation and delivery of mission critical facilities’ systems maintenance projects by prioritizing tasks both independently and as part of a team. Coordinate with Maintenance Division’s staff to determine individual duties and workflow. Serve as point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal personnel to ensure deadlines and budgets are maintained. Compile project related documents, such as Method of Procedures, access requests, service reports, and clients’ quality evaluations.
Achievements
● Lead hire for the company's largest maintenance contract, the United States Air Force, contributing to the development of global maintenance procedures for all bases worldwide.
Saint Leo University Cannon Memorial Library, Saint Leo, FL
Provides information resources, quality services, and expertise to faculty, students, staff, and community patrons.
Technical Services Assistant (2014 – 2019)
Provide specialized technical support for the acquisition of Cannon Memorial Library resources. Assist the Collection Development Librarian, maintain inventory, and advise on technological and physical resource improvements. Oversee quality control, facilitate interdepartmental communication, and supervise student workers. Facilities Management including collection restoration, furniture and supplies inventory management and conduct of routine maintenance inspections.
Achievements
● Oversaw annual inventory cataloging of 250,000+ volumes, and digital media.
EDUCATION
SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY - Saint Leo, FL Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2014
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA - St. Petersburg, FL