Top-performing business executive with over ten years of experience in project management and strong track-record of achieving demonstrable results. Honest, dependable, and dedicated. Self-starter who leads by example. Proven ability to reduce costs and increase productivity for organizations. Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Execution-minded and driven to exceed expectations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEW VISION PROJECT SOLUTIONS, Edmond, Oklahoma 7/08 – 07/09
Project Manager and Scheduler
Remotely managed and scheduled Microsoft Enterprise Implementation projects. Maintain multiple-project schedules and direct daily activities for project consultants.
ï¶ Reduced outsourced subcontractor contracts by 20%
ï¶ Reduced re-work 80% by properly scheduling resources and giving deadlines for task assignments
ï¶ Implemented Seven-Phase Process, reducing re-work by 90% (process designed to ensure quality of work, completion of tasks within each phase, and to provide insurance to company that client was satisfied with work prior to moving forward to next phase)
ï¶ Developed “How To†training guides and materials for end users.
THE MARCEL GROUP, Spring, Texas 1/05 – 4/08
Director of Operations
Directed design development to close-out of construction of new retail, commercial, and office buildings, estimating $60M. Negotiated and awarded all AIA construction contracts. Drafted purchase agreements, change orders, and profit-loss statements for Chief Executive Officer. Managed accounting, construction, human resources, and leasing personnel. Acted as liaison between owner and client.
ï¶ Reduced 5-15% of development and construction costs through superior contract negotiations
ï¶ Awarded over $20K in bonuses for completion of projects
ï¶ Saved company 10-25% by purchasing materials and contracting labor internally
ï¶ Cut staff 50% by implementing Sage Masterbuilder financial and project/contract management system
ï¶ Increased quality of work 75% through implementation of standard operating procedures (inspecting work, modifying payment requests according to work completed, and ensuring compliance with drawing specifications during construction phase)
ï¶ Negotiated and awarded $2.5M contract for outside client
QUIETFLEX MFG (subsidiary of Goodman MFG), Houston, Texas 5/03 – 1/05
Special Projects Manager
ï¶ Managed largest capital project ($8.5M) in company’s history, bringing project in on-time and under budget
ï¶ Awarded $12.5K bonus for completion of said project
ï¶ Implemented design changes to existing equipment, reducing scrap by 10% and increasing production throughout company by 35%
ï¶ Introduced and implemented Lean Management concepts and tools, reducing direct labor by 10%
ï¶ Saved $500K in commodity pricing through negotiations of various projects
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EPCCOMMANDS, INC., Woodlands, Texas 5/02 – 4/03
Marketing and Sales Director
Designed and developed marketing materials, website, advertising campaigns, and tradeshows, targeting senior-executive-level management.
ï¶ Designed and implemented all-inclusive project/risk-management system
ï¶ Secured 18 demonstrations of said system by cold-calling over 100 national construction firms
ï¶ Utilizing previous experience, designed screens of data-flow enabling developer to write code
ENRON NETWORKS LLC / ENRON ENERGY SERVICES, Houston, Texas 1/01 – 5/02
Manager, Deal Compliance / Risk Management
Managed set-up and enrollment of gas and power contracts. Supervised staff of 20. Facilitated training sessions. Set individual goals and objectives. Evaluated Deal Compliance team members.
ï¶ Coordinated design, development, and implementation of automated system that enabled flow of electronic data for gas and power transactions, eliminating excessive manual entries, reducing cost, and improving enrollment rate by 500%
ï¶ Created and implemented processes for post-bankruptcy-contract-close-out documentation and procedures for 30,000 de-regulated power contracts
ï¶ Developed processes and procedures for obtaining and communicating accurate and precise knowledge of new market entry rules and regulations for de-regulated markets (ERCOT)
ï¶ Reduced rejection rate by 98%
ENRON ENERGY SERVICES, Houston, Texas 3/99 – 1/01
Project Specialist for Project Management
Provided operational and organizational support for Owens Corning account. Communicated project delays using Primavera, process-flow changes, rising costs, and other critical issues on 27 Owens Corning sites. Prepared risk assessments and action plans for team members in the field.
ï¶ Created and established document-control systems and communication procedures utilized by project managers for internal reporting
ï¶ Developed and implemented close-out documentation and procedures
ï¶ Created database for document storage
ï¶ Designed system for informing project managers of approaching implementation dates
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, Houston, Texas 3/96 to 11/98
Sr. Administrative Assistant to Audit and Energy Partners
ï¶ Prepared audit reports, due diligence reports, presentations, proposals and bi-monthly billing schedules.
ï¶ Elected as Committee Member for the Houston Energy Trade Show, designed outside invitations and assisted with the logistics of the trade show.
ï¶ Elected to participate in quarterly recruiting events, designed recruiting packages and presentational materials.
ï¶ Arranged flights, updated calendars and prepared internal corresponsence.
ï¶ Supervised one clerical employee.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Enron Certified Power and Gas Training Courses
Enron Certified Sales and Negotiation Training Courses
Microsoft Advance Training Courses for Microsoft Office Products
Undergraduate Studies, San Jacinto College
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