Joel Steinmetz
People and Organizational Development Manager · PrimeCo Construction
Oceanside, CAIn My Own Words
Recognized as being multifaceted, detail-orientated combining interests in organizational development, research and analysis, change management, effective communication and storytelling, data-driven business models, continuous process improvement, and education/training. Experienced in a number of industries, from academia, to hospitality, to construction.
Core Competencies: • Expressing complex ideas effectively in writing and speech. • Classifying, organizing, and structuring information for ease of use and understanding. • Insightfully and intuitively establishing interconnection between ideas, information, and processes. • Developing and partnering with colleagues through teaching, mentoring, and coaching individuals and groups; certified trainer in Blanchard Situational Leadership II. • Creative problem solving and root cause analysis. • Technical competencies include Apple and Microsoft based operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills, Power BI, SharePoint, ProContractor (ERP), Dynamics 365, and Smartsheets.
Work Experience
People and Organizational Development Manager
PrimeCo Construction2017 – 2020
Operations/Organization • Exhibited strong project management and organizational skills • Focused on Organizational Development and Continuous Improvement for higher efficiency of production by developing, documenting, and refining process enhancements • Acted as companywide program manager by integrating and informing cross-departmental needs and functions • Managed various organizational changes, e.g., implementation of new processes and technologies • Reported directly to owner/CEO of PrimeCo Financial • Responsible for 15 million yearly revenue across numerous short- and long-term projects • Created and utilized Power BI and Excel reports to analyze projects management and profitability data • Managed production budgets, costs, and revenue to meet established GM% goal • Established practices for forecasting growth and profitability • Streamlined AR billing process for accuracy, efficiency, and speed of collection Management/Training • Created and implemented Onboarding & Training program for both Staff and Field employees • Developed and instituted companywide Cultural Development program with ongoing practices • Mentored Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foreman; oversaw an average of 140 Field employees • Delivered presentations at leadership team events and companywide staff meetings • Partnered with departmental leaders to create and deliver employee development programs
Tasting Room Manager
Chalk Hill Estate/Tamber Bey Vineyards2013 – 2017
Management/Training • Trained, managed, and mentored employees in sales, luxury hospitality standards, operations, and wine knowledge • Created and facilitated corporate culture and betterment of employee morale • Instituted cross-departmental educational seminars in various aspects of the wine business • Explained the wine tasting and making process for various levels of expertise to deepen understanding of the numerous aspects of wine production • Authored training manual covering operations and best practices of the tasting room Operations/Organization • Served as de facto estate manager for 1,300-acre estate • Achieved greater efficiency and accuracy in tasting room operations • Worked cooperatively with various departments companywide toward overall financial goals • Attained in-depth knowledge of vineyard management and wine production • Developed overall long-term wine library program Sales/Financial • Created, implemented, and monitored tasting room budget, sales goals, and expenses • Managed 1.2 million in annual wine sales, and average of 7,500 guests annually • Developed growth strategy to increase sales by 10%; reduced operating expenses by 10% • Monitored and performed detailed inventory and sales analysis and projections • Created and updated depletion report to anticipate future trends • Collaborated with winemaker to increase production on future vintages to enable growth
Analyst and Market Consultant
Cox eLearning2009 – 2011
• Authored business and marketing collateral, web pages, blogs, and white papers • Developed and edited business collateral and marketing phraseology for maximum impact • Created and administrated email marketing campaigns • Expressed ideas clearly, enthusiastically, and with precision in written communications • Researched quickly and thoroughly a broad range of e-learning topics
Visiting Assistant Professor
Gonzaga University2007 – 2008
• Researched, developed, and taught courses in Critical Thinking, Ethics, and Philosophical Topics • Organized knowledge and the flow of information for ease of use and clear understanding • Explained difficult material and translated technical knowledge into plain English • Developed instructional documentation, multimedia presentations, and online materials • Managed, tracked, and evaluated students’ progress in understanding • Researched, authored, and published academic articles