Please accept my resume in consideration for an Executive Management position in Illinois. With extensive management experience and consistent success in the achievement of objectives, I am confident I will contribute the same level of performance for your company.
Over 20 years of progressive experience in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment, I have developed skills required to streamline and increase operating efficiency, by interacting with municipalities, subcontractors, and customers. Concurrently, establishing and maintaining positive working relationships to enhance profitability. Some of my key strengths and accomplishments include:
• Proficiency in all facets of the Homebuilding industry without limitations.
• Demonstrate ability to produce the highest level teams through effective leadership skills.
• Unique talent for creating new cost effective methods for the ever-changing marketplace.
• Expertise in the development, execution, and management of contractual budgets.
• Knowledgeable in analyzing market trends and capitalizing on opportunities to build revenues and enhance client relations.
• Exemplary organization skills which provides for accurate and concise timelines to be achieved or surpassed.
I have enjoyed a highly successful 15 year career at The Kirk Corporation and demonstrated my ambition to meet or exceed expectations in a variety of objectives.
Professional Objective
Senior Executive seeking position to utilize 20+ years of experience in the construction industry by: continuously seeking ways to improve margins, increase productivity, reduce costs, and identifying opportunities to increase customer satisfaction. Develop leaders by establishing goals, training, and to act on strategic business opportunities.
Profile
Highly accomplished Executive with a verifiable track record having an exemplary career of improving operations, creating growth and maximizing profits within the highly competitive homebuilding industry.
Determined leader with an exceptional business perspective, innovative ideas and aggressive determination to exceed expectations.
Analytical, pragmatic, and action-oriented in responding to economic, operational, and financial challenges. Possessing a strong balance of confidence, determination, focus, and integrity.
Key Strengths
ïµ Strategic & Business Planning
ïµ Fiscal Budgeting (Capital & Operating)
ïµ Land Development/Production Budgeting
ïµ Accounting Controls & Reporting
ïµ Cost Reduction & Feasibility
ïµ Process Improvements & Reengineering
ïµ Homeowners Association Development ïµ Business/Product Development
ïµ Sales & Marketing
ïµ Planning & Scheduling
ïµ Safety & Compliance Management
ïµ Organization & Time Management
ïµ Municipal Requirements & Codification
ïµ Complex Project Management
ïµ Team Building & Leadership
ïµ Focus Groups
ïµ Customer Service
ïµ Quality Assurance
ïµ Wetlands & Environmental Protections
Professional Experience
ZONING/LAND DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCTION/CONVERSION
• Directed all phases of site selection, zoning, municipal coordination/negotiations, land development contracts, design, site improvements, infrastructure, utilities, and road installation.
• Land Development recognized for quality by communities and clients, managing raw land analysis, and pro forma process for highest/best-use identification.
• Accessibility plans for open space regional trail system and drainage improvements.
• Delivered site amenities and overall project visions, managing all on-site construction, and Homeowner Association (HOA). As HOA President, mentored homeowner group to ensure ongoing success.
• Navigated state, federal, and environmental regulations by gaining knowledge of wetlands, preservation, and sustainability legislation. Developed Environmental Protection Statements in accordance with property requirements.
• Direct all phases of production activity, product development, municipal codification, production contracts, design, products, installation techniques, through warranty.
• Coordinated all phases of a 224 apartment conversion, product interior and exterior renovation, and municipal codification in Streamwood, Illinois in under 14 months.
FINANCIAL/CONTRACTS
• Generated and managed corporate and regional overhead budgets.
• Financial forecasting, planning and budget development. Feasibility analysis, assessment and review.
• Negotiated regional accounts with major regional and national vendors to work to streamline material procurement and supply chain processes and management.
• Oversee multiple purchasing opportunities resulting in successful macro and micro cost reduction, enabling additional cost avoidance and establishing strategic purchasing and sustainable cost controls.
COMMUNICATION/SCHEDULING/REPORTING
• Develop and oversee schedules for all facets of each stage of development ensuring full compliance with requirements and deadlines.
• Develop and review all correspondence to customers and vendors.
• Conduct focus-group sessions with customers and staff to improve customer satisfaction.
• Headed regional office operations, with leadership of management and administrative staff.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/MARKETING
• Oversee office operations and provide impeccable customer service, while building a clientele supported by referral business.
• Developed and implemented a customer Quality Assurance program targeting a disciplined focus on customers and individually exceeding their expectations.
• Recognized for career-long leadership and superior performance in the customer focus arena.
• Served as Operational Training liaison to develop and implement internal training curriculum and program which formed the basis of ongoing internal training and continuing education.
• Developed and implemented strategic marketing plan for business, specific to each community.
Employment History
July 2007-
Present Southern and Western Regional Vice President
The Kirk Corporation, Streamwood, Illinois
Jan. 1996-
June 1998 Project Manager
The Kirk Corporation, Streamwood, Illinois
June 2005-
July 2007 Western Regional Vice President
The Kirk Corporation, Streamwood, Illinois
Sept. 1994-
Jan. 1996 Construction Manager
The Kirk Corporation, Streamwood, Illinois
June 1998-
June 2005 Regional Project Manager
The Kirk Corporation, Streamwood, Illinois June 1989-
Sept. 1994 Various Positions held: Customer Service Representative, Trim Superintendent, Rough Superintendent, and Project Superintendent
Sundance Homes, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Education
Purdue University, Indiana
Building Construction and Contracting
Professional Affiliations
♦ Member of HBGA (Home Builders of Greater Chicago Association) ♦ Member of YBC (Young Builders Council)
♦ Member of RCEC (Residential Construction Engineering Council) ♦ Member of PBC (Production Builders Council)
Computer Skills
• Proficient in, all Microsoft programs (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
Professional Awards & Acknowledgements
♦ Employee of the Month - March 1995, May 1996, January 1997, April 1998, May 1999,
June 2000, June 2001, July 2002, December 2003
♦ Employee of the Year 2002 • Employee of the Year 2004
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