If you are looking for someone who plays him or herself to be some kind of superhero, that is not me. But if you are looking for someone you can rely on day-in and day-out, someone who will roll up his sleeves and get the job done right the first time – on time, on target and on budget – then you want to talk to me because that is exactly what I do. When your schedule allows, I respectfully request the opportunity to meet to discuss your current and future projects and how I can serve you best in driving them to profitable completion.
Sincerely,
H. David Booker
SUMMARY
PMI Certified Project Management Professional with 5 years Information Technology / Facilities Integration and 15 years construction management experience.
• Currently a project manager in a light industrial/manufacturing environment.
• 15 years general and managerial construction experience, both residential and commercial.
• 10 years operational and implementation experience in the casino entertainment industry.
• Adept at project planning from conception to completion with a proven track record of delivering simultaneous multi-million dollar projects on time, on target and on budget.
• Fluent with all facets of project management, including defining project scope, establishing budgets, overall implementation management, contract negotiations, and matrix managing internal and external resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit cognizant of the total dedication to a goal necessary to be successful.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor to Turner Ice, LLC, New Braunfels, TX
June 2009 to Present
Implementation Project Manager
Project Manager fully responsible for successful installation of free-standing, self-serve ice and water vending machines.
• Site selection and leasing activities including analysis of population densities, traffic flows, retail patterns, commercial lease rates, site availability and suitability, and lease negotiations with property owners.
• Regulatory compliance and permitting activities including requirements due diligence, presentations to Planning Commissions and/or City Councils and close coordination with local building officials.
• Infrastructure installation for all trades (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical) including bid preparation and negotiation, contractor coordination and oversight, technical inspection and acceptance.
• Machine installation and hookup including coordination of all trades and regulators.
• On-going day-to-day operation and maintenance of machines.
• Obtained Vended and Bottled Water Certification from the TX Department of Health.
ResourceTek, Nashville, TN Contracted to TenarisHickman, Blytheville, AR
March 2008 to May 2009
Project Management Specialist
Resident Project Management expert in both PM framework and Microsoft Project software.
• Responsible for primary development of detailed implementation plans for 80+ projects.
• Project Management mentor and Microsoft Project instructor to ~30 civil, mechanical, electrical and automation engineers.
• Lead effort to develop and implement Project Management Office (PMO) processes and methodologies.
• Authored all PMO policies and procedures, including development of all associated documentation.
Booker-DeDeaux-Moffett, LLC, Holly Springs, MS
November 2003 to December 2007
Managing Member
Managing member of start-up land development and residential construction company.
• Conceptualized and implemented development of raw land into Oxford Creek Subdivision.
• Prepared business plan and pro-forma financials; secured funding in excess of $1,800,000.
• Worked intimately with business partners, financiers, engineers, architects, politicians, contractors and associated trades throughout conception, design, approval and implementation.
• Multiple appearances before appropriate Oxford regulatory bodies, including the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment and Board of Aldermen to present project details for approvals.
• Sole liaison between the company and all local, state, and federal regulatory entities.
• General Contractor during all phases of construction.
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., Memphis, TN
June 1998 to November 2003
Project Manager II, Information Technology
Mid-level project manager responsible for effectively managing upwards of $40,000,000 in capital.
• Facility integration of all Harrah’s Information Technology systems serving as the single point of contact between equipment/software vendors (internal and external), casino management teams, and construction teams. Obtained engineering and implementation resources as needed (internal and external). Solicited, negotiated and awarded bids from external vendors, and managed vendors to contractual obligations. Created and provided weekly status of project plans, managed project scope, managed project budget, reported and tracked issues to closure. Developed detailed cost estimates.
• Focused on I.T. infrastructure (wiring/systems/software/training) project management for casino, hotel, convention space, entertainment space, and restaurant construction projects with Project Management responsibilities spanning budgeting, design, contracting, implementation, acceptance and closeout.
• Managed individual budgets from $250,000 to $2,500,000.
Harrah’s Tunica Casino and Hotel, Tunica, MS
November 1993 to May 1998
Multiple roles with increasing responsibilities
Casino Administration Manager
• Responsible for all “Back of House†Casino Operations administration including procurement, budgeting, financial and market performance analysis, contract negotiations and training. Served as primary administrative liaison with the state regulatory bodies.
Casino Manager
• Overall responsibility for the casino operation, supervision and administration of all Slots and Table Games. Liaison with Income Control for financial reporting. Department scheduler for 85 Casino Supervisors and 120 Games Hosts. Leader of the Operations department for payroll submissions, and game analysis.
Casino Supervisor; Games Host
KEY SKILLS PROFILE
• Proficient with blueprint interpretation, design and implementation of landscaping, structural elements, and mechanical systems.
• Proficient with contract negotiations, quality control, value engineering, and budget management.
• Proficient with the entire MS Office Suite, including MS Project.
• Superior customer service, employee motivation and development skills.
• Experienced, fluent and comfortable with giving presentations to small or large groups, including C-Level personnel and regulatory bodies.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• 1989-1992 University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS Business Management
• 1988-1989 Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, LA Business Management
• 1987-1988 Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Civil Engineering
• PMI – Multiple PMP related workshops
• Multiple Harrah’s Excellence in Leadership Workshops
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Project Management Professional
• State of Mississippi Licensed Residential Builder, License Number R06287
• TX Department of Health Vended and Bottled Water Certification
SUCCESSFUL PROJECT LIST
• Turner Ice, LLC Oyster Creek, TX Ice & Water Vending Machine Installation – $150M
• Turner Ice, LLC Freeport, TX Ice & Water Vending Machine Installation – $150M
• TenarisHickman New Tubing Line Industrial Building – $3.2MM
• TenarisHickman New Tubing Line Mechanical Installation – $27MM
• TenarisHickman Laydown Yard Expansion – $1.6MM
• TenarisHickman Upsetting Line Improvements – $3.4MM
• Construction of single family homes in Oxford and Holly Springs, MS – $2.5MM
• Oxford Creek Subdivision development from raw land – $2MM
• Harrah’s Slot Operations Y2k Continuity of Operations Effort – $1.5MM
• Harrah’s North Kansas City Mardi Gras 2nd Floor Expansion – $1.5MM
• Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel Tower & Convention Center – $4.5MM
• Harrah’s New Game Research and Development Effort – $1MM
• Harrah’s St. Louis Casino SDS Consolidation & Slot Floor Re-wire Projects – $3MM
• Harrah’s St. Louis Hotel Tower II – $4MM
• Harrah’s North Kansas City Hotel Tower II – $4MM.
• Front-Of-House & Back-Of-House slot and Casino Management Systems conversions in Showboat Atlantic City and Showboat East Chicago – $2MM
• Harrah’s Tunica II – Mardi Gras Casino opening – $1MM
• Harrah’s Cherokee Gaming Expansion – $1.5MM
• Harrah’s New Orleans – Canal Street opening – $5.5MM
• Harrah’s Lake Charles boat swap – $2.5MM
• Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel Tower II – $4MM
• Harrah’s St. Louis’ Mardi-Gras Casino Re-Wire – $1.5MM
• Harrah’s North Kansas City Diamond Lounge – $1MM
• Harrah’s Multiple Implementation Channel Initiatives – $1MM
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