1. Covy Beard Wilkinson
118 Blacktail Place • Montgomery, Texas 77316 • 936.697.1703 • CovyWilkinson@gmail.com
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Project and Program Management • Contract Negotiations • Strategic Planning and Budgets
• Cost Analysis • Bid Preparation • Contract Negotiation
• Consultative Selling • Team Leadership • Time Management
• Change Order Management • Client Relations • Quality Assurance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Blastco TX INC - Project Manager January 2014 – November 2016
 Generated $1.2M in profit for Blastco by conceptualizing and implementing business strategies to successfully access risks and
reveal opportunities throughout the project’s cycle.
 Managed project portfolios ranging from $500,000 to $4M.
 Stepped in and turned around a $3M Lake Conroe Damn Project, surpassing client expectations and resulting in recurring service.
 Executed project progress schedules to overcome the triple constraints of delivering on time, within budget, and scope objectives,
which consistently resulted in an average of 21% profitability.
 Simultaneously coordinated and managed materials, sub-contractors, inspections and budget for 12 dam and water tank projects
 Cost control of project (reviewing required purchases and site spending) and related reports.
 100% success rate on Quality Assurance.
 Ensured work sites are safe and in compliance with OSHA regulations.
 Worked directly with Carboline, International, PPG, and Sherwin Williams paint companies and gained extensive knowledge on
their products which ensured a successful paint application on all projects
ADP - Small Business Specialist August 2012 – January 2014
 Consulted with small business owners, with a 90% success rate, on reducing cost, exposure to the IRS and risk associated with
running a small business.
 Collaborated with referral partners by providing them with training materials and classes to educate their clients in the area of
employment.
 Worked with clients in recruiting, retaining and retiring employees, including human resources, payroll, tax filing, time and
attendance, retirement services, worker’s compensations, background checks and health insurance.
Texas Epoxy, Ltd. - Owner / Manager May 2010– August 2012
 Built business from “ground up” by generating new customers through direct marketing to the general public, cold calling real
estate agents / builders, and word of mouth.
 Gained extensive experience in installing epoxy floors and coatings
 Managed financial aspects of the business through balancing the books, executing payments to vendors, and collecting
receivables from customers.
 Established and supported customer relationships through effective management of expectations and communication that resulted
in a thriving referral business.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master of Arts, Sam Houston University • 2008
Bachelor of Science, Howard Payne University •2004
Professional Development:
OSHA 10 Training, OSHA 30 Training, Lead Abatement Training
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office: Project, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint