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Dallas, Tx

Plano, Texas, United States

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Recruited by CEO to salvage and manage large $35 million project in Florida that had been over schedule and budget. After completing, was sent to repeat process on other multimillion-dollar projects across US. Coordinated communications with clients and ensured that projects remained on budget and on schedule.Key Accomplishment• Corrected project that had gone astray by reworking schedule to reprioritize tasks after discussing expectations with contractors and client, maintaining transparent communications from that point forward.

Managed commercial projects for government, private, and educational organizations, focusing primarily on interior finish outs. Directed all aspects of operations for first three years, then hired team to support projects both on and offsite. Projects ranged from $250,000 to $5 million; ran multiple sites simultaneously. Conducted regular reviews to ensure correct scope.Key Accomplishments• Expanded company from $1 million to $11 million in one year through focused scheduling and ensuring 100% customer satisfaction.• Saved client $1 million on project after evaluating blueprints by applying value engineering.• Delivered all major projects on time and under budget due to hands-on style of management, which generated 80% repeat business.• Consistently given projects without having to submit bids because of quality of work.• Secured follow-up projects with clients by saving money through change orders on previous projects, crediting them back.

Promoted to open Texas office and hire three project managers, secretary, and support staff, comprising total of 40 people, both onsite and in office. Managed sales, estimating, scheduling, and marketing for commercial projects, primarily interior finish outs and occasional ground-up projects.Key Accomplishment• Accrued $3 million in first-year sales through cold-calling efforts and creating marketing brochure targeted to facilities coordinators.

As member of Seabees, managed all heavy equipment and assisted in setting up base with team of 50, reporting to commanding officer. Received honorable discharge.Key Accomplishment• Graduated “A” School with honors at top of class.

Promoted from initial position as onsite field hand to manage projects around Anaheim, including Disneyland rides, restaurants, retail locations, and sports complex. Directed 12 to 20 people onsite.Key Accomplishment• Repeatedly requested by clients due to transparent communications and ability to conform to budgets and timelines.