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United States

Chesapeake, Va, Us

As a key member of the Leadership Team, reporting directly to the President & CEO. Responsible for ensuring and improving the service performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of the operations team at Chesapeake Controls. Developing talent and innovative business solutions in the building automation technology, HVAC construction and service industry.Leading and managing the operations departments including construction, engineering, service, safety, fleet, warehouse and operation admin.Providing oversight, direction and strategic support to the Department Managers and their teamsCoordinate cross-functional teams to foster an exchange of ideas and provide cross-team collaboration and learning opportunities.Working within a sales team to plan and win new projects, including participating in pre-bid strategy reviews, post-project reviews and project award interviews.Driving functional learning and company training programs relevant to trade skills and overall growth and development of staffPreparing monthly WIP (Work in Progress) schedules and calculations, as well as receive project input from the management group on a regular basis, and review with President/CEOOversee monthly manpower forecasts provided by managers based on current backlog of hours by department and labor type with progress input from department leadsBudget Planning

Cork, Ireland, Ie

Directing all aspects of construction to meet deadlines, profitability objectives, and quality standards. Coordinating the work of multiple sub-contractors and crews by implementing and enforcing site policies, including a strict safety program.• Construction management, cost estimating, project scheduling of assigned projects.• Evaluated and approved change orders, negotiated supplies and materials procurement, and managed delivery and project logistics.• Increased profits and achieved on average 12% Margin Growth on all assigned projects.• Monthly reporting of Planning, Scheduling and Project financial status.• Decreased resource levels and labor costs over 10% through smart labor scheduling.• Achieved high customer satisfaction for projects during the execution phase.• Implemented the site safety and security procedures and project work rules.

Cork, Ireland, Ie

Program Manager effective in leading and directing fire protection product development from project inception to launch. Progressive management experience and repeated success in developing project initiatives, directing project plans and achieving performance targets.• Prepared project timelines for complex product development.• Defined project deliverables, monitored status of tasks and enforced deadlines.• Proactively managed cross functional teams to assure timely meeting waypoint goals to achieve market driven commercial product launch dates.• Proactively managed cross-functional teams to assure efficient technical transfer of new products/processes to commercial operations.• Delivered status reports to stakeholders for budgeting and planning purposes.• Assisted in the development, implementation, improvement and management of processes and systems.• Developed and maintained strong working relationships across all parts of the organization to facilitate timely and effective communication.

Cork, Ireland, Ie

REVENUE RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for implementing plans, programs, and processes designed to meet or exceed corporate goals and objectives as well as maximizing market potential in all business segments to include new bookings (sales), revenue, and profitability.FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for managing the District Office to an approved financial plan which includes operating expenses, accounts receivable/collections, manpower, capital, and inventory.CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Responsible for maintaining effective customer communications along with building solid customers relationships from initial contact through order acquisition, delivery and installation, and service. Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and enhancing customer relations.PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT: Responsible for setting fair and manageable territories for sales and service coverage. Ensure that employees are motivated to achieve and/or exceed their assigned goals and objectives utilizing sound management tools and practices.EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT: Organize, develop, and empower local district staff into a cohesive and effective team trained and motivated to grow the business. Responsible for hiring quality individuals who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience required to fill open job positions. Maintain an open channel of communications among all departments and personnel to insure consistent dialogue designed to foster initiative and maintain employee moral.SAFETY COMPLIANCE: Ensures that all employees comply with corporate safety programs. Responsible for ensuring that employee safety training is through, complete, and up-to-date. Identifies safety issues and hazards and notifies corporate safety officer of those conditions that require corrective actions.

Richardson, Texas, Us

Managing full P&L, sales, product management, safety, field teams, customer retention, talent recruiting, training, conducting disciplinary actions as necessary.• P&L Management with KPI that included customer retention score.• Increased Branch Revenues 39% from 2009 to 2012 by increasing sales 53%, while overall company Revenues decreased 24%.• Boosted Branch Profits 32% from 2009 to 2012 by minimizing overtime and call backs, cost reduction and inventory control while company lost $34MM in 2011-2012. • Identified training gaps and launched key standardized training across 11 Branches to increase productivity and minimize downtime and call backs (reduced call backs from 3% to 1%).• Improved customer retention from 64% to 83% by providing superior service and promptly responding to customer concerns.• Tracked competition within District & developing strategic plans to ensure company still maintains current market penetration with additional 2% growth.

Led operations and strategic direction with full P&L responsibility for bottom line factors, including long-range planning, cross-functional management and general oversight of employees. Directed all operations for installation and service and oversaw all pricing decisions and performed monthly financial evaluations of company results.• P&L Management with KPI that included customer retention score.• Increased profits by 13.3% and revenues by 16.6% year over year, achieved profit margin of 30.6% by boosting sales, retaining customers and cutting cost .• Substantially reduced operational costs by 14% through streamlining technician routes and reducing waste by mandating proper pesticide usage.• Winner of 4th quarter 2007 for achieving largest profit growth (27.9%) in Northern Ohio region (1st place out of 9 branches for best revenue and profit growth and customer retention in Midwest Division – 55 branches).• Earned Top-Performance Achievement Awards as result of outstanding contributions in profit margins over 26% and increase revenues over 24%.

Cork, Ireland, Ie

Us

Identified, targeted, captured and established relationships with a multitude of clients and key accounts from contractors to engineering and architectural firms. Equipped clients with sound advice regarding design of HVAC and controls systems.• Increased sales 25% year over year and accounted for 10% of total sales of the Boston Trane office with margins in access of 20% (average margin for the Boston office was 16%).• Helped increase margin share from 27% to over 35%.• Sold HVAC equipment in excess of 2.5 million per year.• Awarded a trip to Bermuda for exceeding my sales quota in equipment and controls by 22%.• Responsible for budgeting and pricing equipment from $1,000 to over 5,000,000 • Conducted presentations and taught air conditioning classes on regular basis.

Industrial Engineering, Engineering

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Industrial Engineering

Trane Graduate Training, Thermodynamics