Top-performing, highly-motivated construction & design professional with 17 years of experience and a strong track record of demonstrable success in project management, construction management, interior & exterior design, and sales & marketing. Honest, dependable, and dedicated self-starter with proven expertise in value-engineering, inspiring client confidence, and increasing profit margins in new markets. Friendly and intelligent “people person†with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Respected natural leader who leads by example with tireless work ethic and exceptional attention to detail. Execution-minded visionary driven to far exceed expectations and boost bottom line. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Top-performing, highly-motivated construction & design professional with 17 years of experience and a strong track record of demonstrable success in project management, construction management, interior & exterior design, and sales & marketing. Honest, dependable, and dedicated self-starter with proven expertise in value-engineering, inspiring client confidence, and increasing profit margins in new markets. Friendly and intelligent “people person†with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Respected natural leader who leads by example with tireless work ethic and exceptional attention to detail. Execution-minded visionary driven to far exceed expectations and boost bottom line. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
HIGHLIGHTS
 Managed ground-up construction of big-box retail stores (210K sq. ft.), fire stations, restaurants, gas stations, mixed-use facilities, condominiums, LEED projects, tenant interiors, & health care facilities (all projects entailed involvement from initial design and planning, to permitting, zoning, estimating, bidding, and successful construction and turnover safely, on time (within tight deadlines), and within budget
 Managed over 100 people, and planned and managed budgets ranging from $50K to $20M
 Consistently created more referral business and more repeat customers, thanks to superior relationship-management, sales, negotiation, presentation, and closing abilities
 Turned low-bid, one-store projects into long-term, multiple-store relationships: Physicians Dialysis and Gambro Clinics in 3 states; Krispy Kreme Donuts in 5 states (ground-up buildings completed in 60 days)
 Managed multiple $20M-projects (“Meijer Storesâ€) simultaneously to completion on-time and within-budget
 Successfully marketed and operated own design & construction management company for past 3½ years
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JUDI WILLISTON DESIGN, LLC 2006 – Present
OWNER, DESIGNER, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Own and operate this company, providing interior and exterior design as well as construction management services. Handle all marketing, web-design, brochure-design, sales, budgeting, accounting, and billing responsibilities. Oversee projects from pre-construction to closeout. Develop business cases. Deliver project presentations. Set project quality/performance standards. Conduct business-plan-analysis/feasibility studies. Manage customer business relationships. Coordinate procurement of all materials. Manage schedule conflicts.
 Successfully planned, established, marketed, and operated this limited liability company for past 3½ years
 Recession in Michigan adversely affected this very successful venture & prompted relocation to Colorado
ROCKFORD CONSTRUCTION 1998 – 2006
PROJECT MANAGER
Managed projects ranging from construction of medical clinics, to construction of big-box retail stores (Meijer stores – similar to Super Target stores), to construction of condominiums. Coordinated and interfaced with clients, architects, city officials, and contractors. Oversaw projects from pre-construction to closeout. Handled all contract negotiations and bidding responsibilities. Delivered project presentations and handled other public-speaking duties. Created and delivered PowerPoint presentations. Developed and maintained spreadsheets.
 Managed successful construction of three new $20M+ Meijer stores, and remodel of seven $5M+ stores
 Planned and managed budgets of projects with costs ranging from $50K to $20M
 Successfully sold new projects and developed long-term relationships with clients for repeat business
 Represented company (top 400 contractor as ranked by ENR) in public speaking at public events
 Cultivated effective professional relationships with unions that were instrumental in staffing projects with competent subcontractors in very tight labor markets
JUDI WILLISTON (616) 826-1975 ~ judiwilliston[at]gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
THE BOUMA CORPORATION 1997 – 1998
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Managed major retail-store remodel project with cost of $6.5M. Coordinated & interfaced with client, architect, and subcontractors. Scheduled contractor and negotiated contracts. Handled RFIs, reporting, & quality control.
 Led and facilitated successful meetings with owner’s representatives, architects, and key trade contractors
 Monitored subcontractors to ensure compliance of subcontractors with client specifications/expectations
KLINGMAN’S FURNITURE COMPANY 1994 – 1997
SALES ASSOCIATE
Sold furniture, flooring, rugs, lighting, accessories, & window treatments. Helped clients with floor-plan layouts.
KITCHENS BY STEPHANIE 1992 – 1994
KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGNER
Designed kitchen and bath cabinetry, handling all jobsite measurements, drafting, and fixture, finish, color-palette, & accessory selections. Priced and managed construction for new kitchens and for kitchen remodels.
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE, MATHEMATICS – Santa Monica College
CLIENT ENDORSEMENTS
Paul Command (Maly’s): “Judi Williston’s planning and vision allowed us to open a Cosmetology Academy and Storefront, re-using existing features and cabinetry, thus saving tons of waste from landfill. This environmental approach was a perfect fit for our company’s core values. Judi Williston certainly exceeded our expectations.â€
Melissa Meldrum (Aaberg M.D.: medical office with minor procedure room): “Judi Williston has been vital to my project. Judi has been instrumental in getting this project completed. She has led me through every phase of the project. As a woman professional, it has been very comfortable and reassuring to have a woman with whom to work. Judi is available at all times, professional, and exceedingly capable. I will definitely recommend Judi Williston to my colleagues when they undertake any building projects.â€
Mike and Rachel Mraz: “Working with Judi has been a pleasure. Throughout design, construction, & punch-list follow-through, she handles all the details & helps to alleviate the headaches that are typical with a remodel.â€
Dr. Peter Nye: “Judi Williston was recommended to me by a trusted friend, and I have not been disappointed. She has shown a wide range of versatility and talent in planning and implementing indoor & outdoor projects. Her subcontractors have completed their work in a timely & accurate manner. I would highly recommend her.â€
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Avid gardener and enjoy creating gardens with year-round interest; have share this interest with clients and designed a number of outdoor spaces for clients
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Support Plan International and sponsor children in West Africa, India, and Indonesia (traveled to India in 2006 with Plan International); contribute to Habitat for Humanity and UNICEF; have served for past three years on the board of directors for a local non-profit organization
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