I believe that my package of project management skills, architectural design skills, and sales success may be of interest for your firm as a project manager or similar position. My skills include design, drafting, take-offs, buy-out, strong communications, and scheduling skills, in addition to job cost and time management experience.
Combining more than twenty years of experience working with architects, engineers, contractors, designers and home owners through all phases of design through construction in new and existing residential and commercial interior and exterior spaces, I have had total exposure in all aspects of residential and commercial development and design. My eight years of successful sales and sales management experience, in addition to the many years of General Contractor to individual home owner sales of high end projects, add a talent for personal relationships in addition to the necessary technical skills noted.
In an age of multilingual high end homeowners and field personnel, my skills in two languages (English and Spanish) add an often needed dimension to both the sales and field management aspects of the construction industry. Beyond the specific experience within my resume, my individual characteristics display a strong array of motivation, maturity and communication skills and goal achievement to my career objectives as displayed within the attached reference letters.
I look forward to speaking to you further regarding your company and positions available. I anticipate that you’ll find my project skills and ability to bring in new leads and sales exceed your expectations. Having discussed your company with people that know your work and having reviewed your website, it would appear that we have the basis for a very positive meeting.
CARLOS MAURICIO GALLO ARCH.
Summary
Architect dedicated, resourceful and result-oriented professional with more than 20 years of qualified experience in General Construction Management, Schools and residential housing designs. Business Development and skilled in managing multidisciplinary projects, staffing and execution with proven experience in new ventures and planning. Worked in Colombia, Venezuela and South Africa. Voluntary for “Habitat for Humanityâ€. Extensive travel through Latin America, Africa, Europe, Canadian and the United States. Dual nationality US American and Colombian. Spanish and English speaking.
Experience - Skills
• Project management
• Leadership and supervisory capacity
• Budget control and planning
• Administrative and cost reduction
• Team builder, staffing and training
• PC literate • Business development/sales
• Technology initiatives implementation
• Organization and skills to systemize
• Process
• Decision making
• Writing and communication skills
Education and Training
• Bachelor Architect. “Universidad Piloto de Colombiaâ€, Bogotá, Colombia, 1980-1985.
• Registered at the Colombian National Boards of Architects. No.: 2570024127CND.
• Civil Engineering “Escuela Colombiana de IngenierÃaâ€, Bogota, Colombia 1977-1979. (Not completed)
• AutoCAD 2007 Three Dimensions Training: “CAD Engineering and Systems Ltdaâ€, Bogotá, March 2007
• Effective English: Speaking and Writing skills. “Magri´s School†and “Witwatersrand Universityâ€, Johannesburg, South Africa 2003 y 2004.
• AutoCAD 2004 Training: “Autodesk Training Centerâ€, Johannesburg, October 2003 and May 2004
• Computer Application in Construction Administration: “Javeriana Universityâ€, Bogotá, August 1990
• Construction Administration: “Javeriana Pontifical Universityâ€, Bogotá, March 1988
• Computers programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, “Javerianos Engineering Nat. Boardsâ€, Bogotá, June 1987
Work History
Company: MEC International Services C. I. Ltda. Bogotá, Colombia. July 2000 – August 2008.
Position: Managing Director for Venezuela and Colombia.
Responsible for the commercial operations and development of new business ventures in the Latin American region. Architectural design for Body Shops dealer, including Import European, American, Canadian, Chinese and Korean equipment for the auto industry (repair and painting). Member of the company’s management staff playing a leadership role. Clients: General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Ford, Renault, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Mazda in Venezuela and Colombia, Super Polo, among others.
Key Contributions
• Complete implementation of new working procedure, training and staffing.
• Designed the strategic plan for the deployment and project execution schedules.
• Successfully developed projects for 18 new Body Shops clients.
• Strategic relation management with the auto industry sector.
• Complete implementation of work plan resulting in the development of 18 new projects in country.
• Successfully implemented new technology in express auto painting for cars.
Company: KHOTSO MOLEKO Architect Inc. Johannesburg, South Africa. October 2003 - July 2004.
Position: Group Director
Team leader responsible for the design and data needed to develop residential housing, for low income family, located in Alexandria, Soweto, Johannesburg. Also, designed other major projects in Lesotho and Mozambique.
Key Contributions
• Successfully developed and implemented procedures to obtain the information needed (55 blocks)
• Within budget and set time frame and designed the new development housing for low income families. Project value of US$ 380.000,00 dollars.
• Managed the development of housing plans and bidding documents for the project “Sol Platjies Village†in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Designed of the Security Department of Maseru, building in Maseru, Lesotho.
• Designed of the Shopping Center in Maputo, Mozambique.
Company: Technical Urbana’s Ltda. Design. Bogotá, Colombia. January 1996 – June 2000.
Position: General Manager
Responsible for the design and development of construction projects. Member of the Management Team and Co-founder of the company.
Key Contributions
• Revenue generated in a four year period totaled US$ 2 million.
• Successfully developed 12 projects.
• Effectively administered government water management tenders.
• Managing cost reports, analyzing budget variances and recommending strategies to lower project costs, reviewing labor quantities and phases to facilitate accurate project tracking
• Working with the construction team to ensure that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule with high standard quality.
Company: Gallo Medrano Investments & Constructions Ltda. Bogotá, Colombia. Feb. 1992-Dic. 1998.
Position: General Manager
Responsible for the design and development of construction projects. Member of the Management Team and Co-founder of the company. The company was restructured and bought by Technical Urbana’s Ltda. in
Key Contributions
• Revenue generated in a six year period totaled US$ 3, 3 million.
• Successfully developed 7 projects including school infrastructure and multistory residential buildings.
• Strategic development and implementation of working plan, executing schedules and budget
• Working with the construction team to ensure that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule and with a high standard of quality.
Company: Constructora Nueva ERA, S.A. Bogota, Colombia. April 1988 – July 1991.
Position: General Director
Oversee general operation for the construction of commercial and multistory buildings including project management supervision in multi-site projects of more than 1000 employees. Effective planning, project cost reduction, and staffing. Implementation of development procedures.
Key Contributions
• Managing cost reports, analyzing budget variances and recommending strategies to lower project costs; resulting in a 30% cost reduction.
• Responsible for the budget execution of US$ 8 million approximately per project.
• Supervision of 5 Architects
• Successfully managed over 1000 employees and contractors.
• Effective problem solving within the client service department.
Company: Constructor Xandu Ltda., Construction, Bogotá, Colombia mauriciogalloQm.
Position: Project Manager
Responsible for the execution of residential project with in the time frame and budget allocation.
Key Contributions
• Successfully managed 80 construction workers in development of residential buildings.
• Working with the construction team to ensure that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule and with a high standard of quality.
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