Mark E. Dawson
7420 Hillshire Lane, Irving, Texas 75063
214-837-5664 Cell â— 214 -484-2138 mermardaw[at]aol.com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
An accomplished business management professional with over 20 years experience in residential and commercial construction. A results-driven leader with verifiable achievements in product promotions, diverse markets, creative sales strategies and business development. A proven ability to exceed organizational goals in sales, productivity and profit gains. Strong communication skills with demonstrated success building solid business relationships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walkcon Ltd., Weatherford, TX
Manage large commercial projects for Wal-Mart, one of the nation’s foremost retail corporations, ranging in size from 40,000 – 130,000 square feet with project budgets of $5 - $10 million.
Construction Manager 2007-Present
• Lead team of 34 employees including subcontractors and suppliers from launch to Grand Opening.
• Track record for achieving 100% delivery before deadline.
• Cultivate relationships with Wal-Mart executives, area construction managers, store managers, and associates.
Singh Homes, Inc., West Bloomfield, MI
Directed all phases of construction to include land development, purchasing, building and customer service.
Reporting to the CEO, managed 8 upper-end communities with annual sales of $58 million.
Director of Production 2005-2006
• Closed 147 homes ranging from $250,000 - $ 800,000.
• Developed a building matrix which improved product cycle time by 65%.
• Developed new product line to increase sales in disadvantaged market.
• Improved project cost over-runs from 5% to 1%.
D R Horton, Inc., Laredo, TX
Launched a building division in a new diverse market for the nation’s largest home building corporation.
Vice President of Operations 2003-2005
• Executed land development, product design & pricing, marketing, financing for 3 new communities.
• Successfully introduced 2 new product lines to the residential market.
• Created sales strategies to generate lead development and build pipeline.
• Developed and led team of sales professionals, surpassing forecasts by selling 79 homes within 6 months of market launch and 132 homes in 2nd year of operations.
• Built partnerships and strategic networks within the local business community.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Highland Homes, Inc., San Antonio, TX
Managed construction, sales, and profit margins in multiple subdivisions.
Area Manager 2001-2003
• Managed operations in 5 subdivisions including sales and building staff.
Lexington Homes, Inc., San Antonio, TX
Owned and operated successful custom home building business committed to quality and excellence.
President 1995-2001
• Created sales process & strategies for business development.
• Designed custom plans to meet client needs and specifications.
• Built large custom homes in up-scale communities.
• Awarded government contract to design & build 34 housing units.
EDUCATION
Texas State University (formerly Southwest Texas State University)
San Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS
• National Association of Home Builders
• Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan
• Texas Association of Builders
• Laredo Builders Association
• Laredo Chamber of Commerce
• Greater San Antonio Builder Ass.
• Storm Water Certified
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