Experienced project manager with the proven ability to execute projects on time and within budget. Focused on forming a relationship with and communicating to the customer. Skilled in clarifying issues, driving creative, practical problem solving, mobilizing support and decision making in complex situations. Recognized as an effective communicator who employs a values-driven, team-oriented approach to deliver results.
SUMMARY
Experienced project manager with the proven ability to execute projects on time and within budget. Focused on forming a relationship with and communicating to the customer. Skilled in clarifying issues, driving creative, practical problem solving, mobilizing support and decision making in complex situations. Recognized as an effective communicator who employs a values-driven, team-oriented approach to deliver results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WAUSAU HOMES, Wausau, WI 2007-2009
Leading producer of custom home building packages with sales of $78 million. Company employs 125 people in two manufacturing facilities totaling 415,000 square feet.
Division Manager Sterling Building Systems
*Organized and implemented sales and operations policies to increase internal and external customer satisfaction and reduce quality related complaints.
*Lead Sales Professionals to successfully meet the 2008 Sales Goal of $21 million in the face of a declining housing market.
*Created and produced key business indicator reporting tools that were used by the owners to determine sales strategies and track transportation costs.
* Managed a staff of 26 Component Designers. Provided coaching to increase production quality through the design & implementation of uniform engineering specifications.
LOAD STAR STRUCTURAL WOOD SYSTEMS, Midway, GA 2005-2005
Producer of wood floor and roof truss systems in the mid-south with sales of $21 million. Company employs 235 people in three manufacturing facilities totaling 45000 square foot.
General Manager
*Maintained a safe and healthful work environment by conducting weekly plant safety meetings, focusing on all aspects of safety and housekeeping.
*Exceeded internal and external customer requirements in quality and production.
*Increased productivity by reducing overall SKU’s and organizing material flow.
BLUELINX CORPARATION, Atlanta, GA 2005-2005
Nations leading supply of building products to lumber yard and industrial customers with sales of $4.5 billion.
Market Manager Engineered Lumber
*Provided technical assistance to existing engineered lumber customers through the use of on site training programs for customers, builders and code officials.
*Increased engineered lumber sales to existing customers though the use of pull through sales to builder’s local to the market.
WAUSAU HOMES, Wausau, WI 1992-2005
Leading producer of custom home building packages with sales of $191 million. Company employs 685 people in eight manufacturing facilities totaling 1,000,000 square feet.
Atlantic Region Manager, South Hill, VA 2001-2005
*Achieved 400% sales growth in the Virginia and North Carolina region over a 4 year period through the successful hiring and mentoring of outside sales staff.
*Reduced field operations quality complaints by the recruitment and training of consistent field construction crews.
SAP Implementation Core Team Member, Wausau, WI 2000-2001
*Organized and implemented a comprehensive training program resulting in the successful integration of SAP at 7 branch facilities.
Operations Manager, Paulding, OH 1997-2000
*Increased production productivity by 20% by organizing material flow and storage. Implemented several production process changes to improve both quality and productivity.
*Cross trained an internal team capable of providing technical support to other branch facilities.
*Successfully mentored an Operations Manager candidate by providing coaching on the key metrics.
*Reduced variable office costs by an average of 30%
Field Operations Manager, Charleston, IL 1995-1997
*Provided on-site training for rough frame construction crews
*Reduced truss supplier cost by an average of 10%
Sales Engineer, Wausau, WI 1992-1995
VISNER BUILDERS, Fontana, WI 1988-1991
Custom design/build home builder with sales of $12 million.
Project Manager
*Directed construction scheduling, coordination of subcontracted labor and material delivery
*Accountable for job cost estimates, specifications and complete client communications during and after the construction process
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science, Architecture
CERTIFICATIONS
Virginia Licensed Class “A†Building Contractor - Responsible Individual
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Habitat for Humanity – Board Member
Junior Achievement – Classroom Volunteer
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