Alexander Dillon (Building Careers And Projects) Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Connect Search, LLC is a boutique staffing firm founded by a group of partners who share the same vision and are all recruiters at heart. We have long-standing relationships with several of Illinois' top employers. Our founding partners offer profound networks in Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, and Executive Search. Our services include contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement across all divisions.Why Connect Search?We have long-standing relationships with a diverse portfolio of employers nationwide. At Connect Search, we believe nothing is more important than delivering exceptional services to our clients and candidates. The Connect Search team recruits the best and the brightest in the industry. With our proven track records of success, we are able to deliver the best quality candidates to our clientele. We align ourselves with both our candidates and clients in order to achieve their goals and to form enduring partnerships through the process.Duties:● Established and cultivated relationships with candidates, clients, and internal stakeholders to make themost of business opportunities● Produced and circulated marketing materials with opportunities to targeted segments of the workforcevia email and social media platforms● Monitored deal flow and communicated deadlines with stakeholders to assure synchronicity in allstages of the candidate lifecycle● Conducted 1-on-1 coaching for interviewees on best interview and presentation practices● Cold called talented perspective candidates from the internal database and external sources to consultand present opportunities● Prepared candidate materials such as cover letters, resumes, and correspondence for executive reviewat world class firms

Greater Chicago Area

● Increased branch revenue by over 300%, developed and managed a 15-20 person consistent travelingconstruction labor team, and opened the light industrial market segment in NWI in just over 18 monthswhile managing a full recruiter desk● Supervised an internal staff 4 office personnel and led daily EOS meetings to effectively delegate andmonitor tasks with strict deadlines to effectively support clients● Acted as an owner's representative to local government entities● Dispatched individual travel teams to construction projects● Managed 100+ temporary employees locally● Identified new business opportunities by cold calling 30-50 businesses daily, networking, marketing,and prospecting database leads● Managed payroll, billing, and accounts receivables on personal portfolio● Completed onboarding, EEOC, I9 verification, issued drug tests, OSHA 10 classes, dispute resolution,worker’s compensation admin, and acted as first line of HR support for local contract employees

Merrillville, Indiana, United States

Chicago, Illinois

● Reported directly to President of Operations● Assets ranged from 32-550 units and portfolio included over 3,000 apartments● Organized third party teams to accomplish weekly measurable deliverables in the multifamily spaceincluding project design, interior unit renovations, CapEx improvements, building envelope, commercialpool repairs, clubhouse renovations and additions, and large maintenance repairs requiring externalsupport● Documented and improved end to end renovation and materials procurement processes● Monitored team progress with weekly EOS meetings● Prepared and regularly updated budgets for multi-year, $1mil+ renovation projects● Processed invoices for construction draws by coding to specified projects● Monitored job cost and completed forecasts in Excel using intermediate functions for internalstakeholders and investors● Sourced vendors for labor and materials through RFP’s and local networkingAdditionally, I’ve completed renovations at the following properties:-Haven Woodridge, 121 units, $629k labor contract value-Haven Crystal Lake, 64 units, $960,000 materials and labor-Haven St. Charles, 71 units, $385k labor contract value-Haven Hoffman Estates, 550 units, $8.7 mil budget -Haven Franklin Park, 128 units, $1.5 mil budget-Haven Hobart, 300 units, $2.16 mil budget -Element Hobart, 144 units, $2.6 mil budget

Chicago, Illinois

Bloomington, Indiana Area

● Managed recreational facilities by contacting and coordinating vendors● Created quantifiable deliverables for amenities from conversations with the target project demographic● Conducted brand management through SEO and social media

Rutherfordton, Nc

● Designed a unique logo and color scheme for the non-profit. ● Visited multiple possible venues for fundraising event and discussed details with hosts

Lake Lure, North Carolina

● Facilitated day-to-day operations of a real estate developer, broker, and HOA president in all facets ofhis position● Sourced vendors and materials for HOA projects● Conducted compliance walks to monitor construction projects and reported findings to internalstakeholders● Assisted internal construction team with special projects as needed● Located cost effective product alternatives that were 50% cheaper on average● Set up a referral system for tiny homes that collected 2000% more leads than previous systems in place● Located 5 skilled equipment operators to replace underperforming employees; relieved 2 from duties

Mills Springs, Nc

● Managed 1 to 3 employees at various jobsites● Set up a system for staining log homes that was 20% faster than previous systems● Formulated a stain removal product that saved the company 80% per unit

Lake Lure, Nc

At Vista N.C. Management, I was given the opportunity to experiment with a range of strategies to raise brand awareness for Riverbend, a very fine development consisting of more than 2000 acres nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Greater Chicago Area

● Contacted and maintained client relations● Input new clients into Prevail database● Managed and organized 300-500 case files

Lombard, Illinois

● Presented products to 80+ people a day with promotions ● Generated 5-12 sales a day via door to door and on the street sales

Bloomington, Indiana Area

● Facilitated development of advanced entrepreneurship course through Kelley School of Business● Compiled readings and possible class activities to support key concepts● Assisted Professor Bendell in course development

Hammond, Indiana

● Maintained recreational facilities● Learned effective management techniques from the park superintendent and direct report, Mike Dawson

Whiting, Indiana

● Fabricated one-of-a-kind props for photoshoots and traveled with the team to photograph clients