Project Manager q Managing residential remodeling operations, contracting and executing State of Minnesota, county, and individual projects ranging from $1000 to $500,000, hiring, scheduling, and directing subcontractor teams, and assuring on-time, on budget project execution. Consulting with clients, detailing/presenting project estimates and budgets, developing projects plans and layouts, negotiating sales contracts, managing numerous short and long-range projects, and assuring budget, quality, and schedule compliance. q Presented project bids, contracted $500,000 Dakota County townhome complex rehab project, installed new roofing, siding, soffits, outdoor trim, garage doors, furnaces, and electrical systems in 25 townhomes, and completed project within demanding 90-day schedule. q Managed historic $30,000 home remodeling project, dismantled, rebuilt, and installed new electrical and plumbing systems, walls, fixtures, cabinetry, and granite countertops, and created a modernized Victorian-themed retreat. q Executed numerous kitchen remodeling and room expansion projects ranging from $20,000 to $60,000, removed walls, installed cabinetry, flooring, and created compelling, contemporary, unique living spaces. q Managed numerous window, front, interior door, trim, woodwork, and hardwood flooring restoration and installation projects ranging from $10,000 to $30,000.

Strategizing delivery logistics, monitoring product quality, and coordinating the delivery of $7 million in beef, soybean, and corn products to major ethanol plants and worldwide flour and grain processors.* Orchestrating the fulfillment of monthly delivery contracts, optimizing raw materials flow, and assuring product quality and delivery timeliness and accuracy.* Managing $4 million raw materials inventory, troubleshooting / resolving fleet vehicle, grain equipment, and delivery issues, and achieving / sustaining high client satisfaction and repeat business.

Managed 50 Fortune 500 accounts including ADC, Intel, Microsoft, Honeywell, Donaldson's, and Famina, met with end users, defined product requirements, developed, presented, and marketed technical solutions, and delivered $24 million in annual sales revenue.* Collaborated with Sales Team, leveraged cooperative sales opportunity, presented a bundled-product solution, landed NAI account, and increased annual sales by $10 million.* Served on Six Sigma Team, targeted a product process shortfall, strategized / implemented a lines-on-time production methodology, delivered a 14% product replenishment improvement, and increased account and market penetration.* Provided diversified account support services, managed transportation logistics, oversaw collections, account, and technical support processes, and achieved high client satisfaction and retention levels.* Maintained committed customer service presence, researched, troubleshot, and resolved technical end-user issues, and expanded account sales and ROI.* Identified / rebuilt inactive client relationships, successfully reactivated numerous accounts, and expanded sales volume.

Built an asphalt contracting company from the ground floor, created / executed company business plan, negotiated venture capital agreements, and delivered 50% annual revenue growth for 7 consecutive years.* Initiated client contacts, defined project requirements, prepared / submitted contract bids, and negotiated / executed contracts ranging from $1000 to $50,000.* Contracted a $50,000, 130-ton Riverside Terrace Mobile Court resurfacing project, hired, scheduled, and directed subcontractor teams, navigated logistics challenges, and executed project within targeted schedule, budget, and quality parameters.* Closed / managed D. R. Horton account, defined project specifications, and orchestrated the seamless execution of hundreds of townhome installation projects in seven Metro-Area-based developments.* Developed / implemented corporate marketing and promotional strategy and increased market presence and market share.* Hired / managed Construction Team, conducted safety training, reduced injury and accident occurrences, and assured compliance with DOT and OSHA requirements.* Earned 2005 Caterpillar Dealer Contractor-of-the-Year nomination for outstanding workmanship quality, customer service, and revenue growth.* Shouldered profit and loss accountability, generated pretax, payroll, and financial documentation, and optimized corporate profitability and ROI.

Developed and managed a Metro-Area sales territory, established / serviced 200 private healthcare, academic, restaurant, airport, and industrial food service accounts, and delivered $1.5 million in annual revenue.* Established trusting and collaborative customer relationships, provided exceptional customer service, and produced 10% sales volume increase for nine consecutive years.* Oversaw Route Delivery Team, coordinated warehouse pick-up and drop-off schedules, and logistically supported the delivery of 780 truckloads of food product annually.* Initiated chain restaurant contacts, defined raw food requirements, negotiated supplier contracts with major companies including General Mills and Conagra, and created an additional profit stream.