I am an experienced executive with demonstrated expertise in the areas of operations, finance and staff management within the residential, commercial / medical research, industrial, retail; land development, construction and operations sectors. I offer significant abilities in the areas of project and department management, design-build, document preparation, and quality assurance. Now I would like to
bring my more than 20 years of expertise and knowledge to work for your company.
My ability to produce innovative and effective designs, work as a team player, and meet deadlines, together with my attention to detail, have contributed to my successes in construction and operations management. I have performed and directed a wide variety of activities, including development and implementation of
new systems and business methods in several different work environments. I possess outstanding design, value engineering analysis, and problem-solving abilities, and am adept at determining specifications, designs, schematics, scheduling, operating procedures and authoring all documentation. During my career I have developed, constructed, and managed numerous projects and facilities that are used as benchmarks within the industries today.
I am skilled at working with clients, technical, and business teams to provide information and solutions to potential and existing issues. I have directed teams, projects, and departments, and am familiar with supervising all managerial functions, including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, budgeting and P& L responsibilities.
I am an effective organizer and planner. My outgoing and friendly nature allows me to interact well with other staff members at all levels and I am able to bridge the gap between senior management and non-managerial persons.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE - CONSTRUCTION / OPERATIONS
• Documented record of strong, decisive executive leadership in organizations ranging from $15 million to $70 million, national in reach and scale, and with interdisciplinary teams of 300 employees. Noted for sound, practical management style centered on impact-driven financial models and strategies. Strong management presence.
• Results-proven, growth orientated, nationally focused leader with repeated success in multiple industries and markets, expanding regional footprints, building shareholder value, driving vision, and achieving critical strategic goals.
• Dynamic change agent skilled in positioning organizations to achieve operational and performance excellence. Delivered dramatic consistency to quality, market positioning, and financial performance by leading organizations to adopt Six Sigma tenets, productive results driven strategies, and metric based management.
SUMMARY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Increased company revenue by $300k within first year. $1.2 million by second year end.
• Identified operating processes/systems producing annual revenue stream of $15.0 million dollars
• Delivered a minimum year after year revenue growth of 30% as well as vital increase in share of regional market.
• Led management team in spearheading the development and construction of the first 35,000 square foot, $18.2 Million ‘state of the art’ medical / professional center in Litchfield County.
• Expanded regional market; delivering exceptionally high shareholder returns and profitability.
• Facilitated lease negation / execution, and build-out for corporate headquarters relocation of 45 executives in less than four months and $72.0k under budget.
Operations Management • Review & Implementation of Design Development Documents • Contract Negotiation • P&L Management / Budget Planning • Cost Estimating & Value Engineering • Procurement Strategy • Project Bonding & Insurance • Zoning & Building Code Compliance • Project Life Cycle WBS & PERT/CPM • Land Procurement / Site Logistics • Multi Site Project Management
EXECUTIVE CAREER PROGRESSION & PERFORMANCE
Avante Contracting Corporation, Mamaroneck,NY 2006–2008
DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Lead establishment of a new commercial / residential development and construction division. Devised and executed strategic action plans focused on establishing long-term business growth, and building top performance team to drive achievement objectives. Oversee team of 7 direct reports across all units / functions, including finance, business development, project management, and safety.
Strategy / Mission & Vision Planning:
• Facilitated and guided new business unit in formulating a new vision and strategic direction that successfully repositioned company as a differentiated contractor in the market.
Operations Re-engineering:
• Develop organizational capability to meet new client demands. Implementation of cost management, resource planning, cost planning, budgeting control and trending.
• Implementation of the full range of sub-contracting and administrative practices for projects requiring multiple sub-contractors. Inclusive of construction contracts and bonding capacity.
Team Development:
• Directed work activities of a wide diversity of people to show originality and creativity in design and project solutions.
Bottom-Line Improvement:
• Increased company’s contracted projects by $3.0 million within the first year.
• Increased company revenue by $300k within first year. $1.2 million by second year end.
• Master scheduling for improved linearity, delivery, reliability and productivity.
APEX Development Corporation, Danbury, CT. 1999-2006
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Conceived and established a new commercial / residential development and construction firm within the northeast real estate market. Facilitated and guided the formulation of a new company vision and strategic direction with a long term company goal of providing our clients with integrated development / construction services of the highest professional caliber.
Strategy & Market Positioning
• Guided newly formed management team with demonstrated knowledge of the entire development process from finance, acquisitions, investments, marketing, sales, site selection, construction, partnership agreements and legal.
• Provided visionary leadership to area business leaders in developing local municipality guidelines for preservation of ‘Down-Town’ historical district.
Revenue & Profit Growth
• Executed all contract phases of design, development, renovation and construction of an $8.5 million retail / business center within newly formed ‘Down-Town’ historical district.
• Executed contracts for over 400,000 sqft. of, multi-family, medical, industrial projects with a proven ability to consistently deliver quality projects within the specified budget and time parameters.
Key Results
• Extensive portfolio of demonstrated project plan development, execution and change control; activity definition, sequencing, duration estimating, schedule development and control; cost, quality risk and procurement management.
• Co-recipient of National Builders Association Renovation of the Year Award for the preservation and renovation of a historical landmark. Scope included incorporating an attached new bank office building designed to replicate all architectural features of the existing landmark building.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLES IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. 1994-1999
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Chosen by Vice President to formulate and drive strategic change initiatives affecting profitability and growth, with charter to direct improvements to Facilities Management / renovation processes enabling the enhancement of the work environment for the educational, business and research community.
• Educated leadership team on need for additional controls and cultural shift among staff members; established quality and cost control as core departmental priorities.
Conrans Habitat
New York, NY. 1990-1994
DIRECTOR, RETAIL STORE OPERATIONS & CONSTRUCTION
Recruited by President to lead store operations as well as future expansion of a $70.0 million designer home furnishings chain. Held full operating P & L accountability for existing stores as well as new store expansion. Functional areas of responsibility included: staffing, building maintenance, renovations, lease / procurement negotiations and execution as well as new construction. Reported directly to the company President.
• Exceeded all annual corporate performance objectives for store expansion requirements within specified timeframes and markets.
Macy*s New York, NY. 1985-1990
RETAIL OPERATIONS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Fast-track advancement through progressively responsible positions in central distribution facilities store operations and ultimately store planning and construction management. Key member of multiple corporate planning committees to develop new programs and set the direction for the company’s accelerated growth.
• Demonstrated significant efficiencies for managing multiple operational facets of retail business including; risk management, customer service, inventory management, store organizational policies and procedures. Streamlined multiple methods of operation ensuring compliance with streamlined operating budget.
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Business Administration Minor, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY Macy*s New York Executive Management Training Program • Project Management Training • Microsoft Office & Project
Timberline Project Estimating & Cost Accounting • OSHA Training Certification • Primavera P3 & P6
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