David A. Douglas Email & Phone Number

Oak Creek, Wi

Responsible for the following:- Estimating projects (creation and presentation of bids to potential clients), estimated over 100 projects.- Managed multiple projects on an ongoing basis, averaged 2-3 million dollars annually with profit margin goals of 12%.- Conferred with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.- Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.- AISC - Certification Coordinator & Team Leader.- Lean Activity and Quality Team Member.- Trained new hires in production activities.- Worked as a part of a 2-5 member team.- Served as the AISC - Certification Coordinator.- Served on the Lean Team Committee - Metals Division.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Responsible for the following: - Worked directly with general contractors and clients when projects were awarded to ensure professional project results.- Estimated over 150 projects, able to secure and complete over 25% of the projects from start to success.- Implemented and oversaw project status reporting and tracking system.- Mentored fabrication shop on the initial stages of a quality control program that led to a reduction in rework and savings in the 12% range.- Introduced new clients and customers.- Coordinated, guided and consulted with detailing department on fastening systems & drawing standards for structural details and documents.- Managed projects (create contracts, buy materials, allocation of resources).- Worked as a part of a 2-3 member team.http://www.hkmech.com/

Milwaukee, Wi.

Responsible for the following:- Served as Project Manager for individual projects ranging in costs from $5000.00 to $1 Million.- Managed $3–$5 million dollars annually with profit margin goals of 10%.- Managed fabrication shop production.- Developed, directed and mentored the expansion and training of up to 20 full and part-time production staff.- Performed field operation management and coordination of on-site activities.- Handled the estimator role for small dollar projects.- Developed and rolled out new policies for quality control, purchasing, detailing and production work flow.- Defined strategy and business plan for implementation of MRP software enhancements and expansion of system.- Increased profits in the 11% range by developing, initiating and managing detailing software expansion and detailing standards. - Reorganized inventory controls, reduced waste and rework, created field and shop communication lines which boosted profits and morale.- Launched and managed project management practices and policies which streamlined communications and guided administrative functions to achieve stronger results.- Worked directly with the owners, estimators and accounting departments to develop new customer bases and boost client lists retention.

Milwaukee, Wi. 53213

Responsible for the following:- Developed and rolled out new policies for fabrication shop in the areas of quality control, documentation, accountability, inventory control and work flow.- Streamlined fabrication software programs through integration, updates and hardware upgrades.- Instituted drawing standards, drawing logs, record keeping, and project documentation.- Reorganized project management team to better serve the projects and the clients.- Worked directly with estimators, accounting department and administrative group to enhance communications with production departments and customer base to boost client base retention.

Cudahy, Wi. 53110

Responsible for the following:- Defined strategy and business plan for Dasher Board and mechanical systems manufacturing and distribution facility.- Hired and trained 30 new staff in the areas of administration, engineering, sales, fabrication, logistics and field operations.- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.- Developed and rolled out new products, new systems and new supply chains.- Increased sales volume from 1 million in 1991 to 6 million in 1998 through marketing strategies and sales development initiatives.- Increased profits in the 16% range by developing and initiating lean shop work flow, inventory controls, lean field operation planning, purchasing consolidation and design standard implementation.

Milwaukee, Wi. 53202

Responsible for the following:- Defined and implemented strategy and business plan for sign and design departments.- Developed short term and long term goals for facility utility upgrades and development.- Created teams for facility operations and maintenance for electrical, plumbing, communications, mechanical and infrastructure trades.- Member of Long Range Planning and Technical Task Force committees for development and operations.- Project Manager and Design Coordinator for all capital improvement projects during tenure.- Exceeded company objectives with outstanding results coupled with innovative ideas and approaches.

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Triangle Fraternity

Associate'S Degree, Mechanical Design Technology

Activities and Societies: Wrestling, baseball.

High School, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Activities and Societies: Football, Crew, Chess Club, Mathematics Club.