To obtain a estimating / purchasing position that allows me to learn new technologies while utilizing my experience.
RAY KAVELISH
113A Garden Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Email: Raykavelish[at]hotmail.com Cell (704)-426-9682
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A highly creative, goal-oriented professional with solid management and sales experience. Demonstrated experience in people management, organization, estimating, purchasing, scheduling, and budgeting. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. A strong work ethic combined with a commitment to excellence in all task and assignments undertaken. A team player, working effectively with sales representatives, office personnel and upper management in accomplishing objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President / Co-Owner, Green Built Custom Homes and Renovations, Charlotte, NC (Dec 07 to Present)
• Interactions with clients and architect, reading plans, knowledge of local building codes, site prep, overseeing and managing all aspects of subcontractors & materials, completion of job, closings, working with multiple job sites and personnel, etc.
• Built new custom homes in the range of 4,000 to 4,500 sq.ft. Supervising 20+ subcontractors on as many as 1 to 2 custom homes at one time.
• Experience in renovations, includes, tasks such as estimating and purchasing, scheduling and meeting daily completion goals, managing and overseeing subcontractors and materials, approving plans, being familiar with building codes.
Purchasing / Estimating Manager, St. Lawrence Homes, Charlotte, NC (May 06 to April 08)
• Managed a staff of four employees. Responsible for development, training, and evaluation of employees.
• Significantly decreased turnover from 20% to 2% through accurately and effectively hiring, training, and motivating competent employees.
• Through comprehensive product, service and supplier evaluation, have selected and negotiated for a variety of goods and services that have resulted in $475,000 savings in direct purchasing costs per year.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers resulting in substantial savings and improved service for the company.
• Streamlined the purchasing process through single sourcing of suppliers who have proven to provide the best product, service, price, quality and reliability.
• Monitored all unreasonable price increases.
• Conducted comprehensive research on products and suppliers to ensure that they meet and maintain all safety standards and application requirements.
Purchasing Agent, Kb Home, Charlotte, NC (July 04 to May 06)
• Through comprehensive product, service and supplier evaluation, have selected and negotiated for a variety of goods and services that have resulted in $500,000 savings in direct purchasing costs per year.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers resulting in substantial savings and improved service for the company.
• Streamlined the purchasing process through single sourcing of suppliers who have proven to provide the best product, service, price, quality and reliability.
• Developed a sound system for recording and tracking purchases, agreements, supplier/product comparisons and prices.
• Monitored all unreasonable price increases.
• Conducted comprehensive research on products and suppliers to ensure that they meet and maintain all safety standards and application requirements.
Operations Manager, Workforce, Charlotte, NC (Jan 02 to July 04)
• Managed a direct report staff of 3 people and a force work of 50 to 100 temp workers.
• Management responsibilities: hiring, terminations, evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary decisions.
• Troubleshoot customer and personnel complaints by open communication and fast action, resulting in customer satisfaction.
• Conducted weekly sales evaluations with associates to discuss market changes, contractor targets, and individual responsibilities resulting in the attainment of the company’s goals.
• Development of closing skills and negotiations skills of the sales staff.
• Responsible for the financial management of a five and a half million dollar budget.
• Human Resource Management and Risk Management experience.
Co-Manager, 84 Lumber Co., Pittsburgh, Pa (Oct 99 to Sept 01) Statesville, NC (Sept 01 to Dec 01)
• Monitor and instruct staff and supervised store operations. Also make sure customer fulfillment, operating effectiveness, and fulfillment of corporate procedures.
• Monitor and solve customer questions and complaints. Also assist in managing store income, handle cash and balance totals.
• Responsible for keeping organized inventory and supervising customer service staff ongoing operational duties.
• Handled entire store functions in the absence of manager, also helped interviewing and contributing in selection decisions.
Accreditations and Certifications:
North Carolina General Contractors License since 2008
40 hrs of courses taken toward attainment of Accredited Builder Designation from the NC Builder Institute
Additional Skills / Experiences:
Timberline, JD Edwards AS 400, Lotus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, General Carpentry, Bobcat, Forklift
Education:
Bachelor of Science: Sport Management
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pa
References available upon request
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