If your organization is in need of a Director of Operations or Project Manager with a proven track record of superior operational improvement for extremely successful corporations, please review the enclosed resume. With extensive professional skills honed over 13+ years of developing cutting-edge programs and systems for multimillion-dollar companies, I am now seeking a new opportunity to utilize my passion, creative drive and expertise. My ability to initiate processes and procedures which increase operational efficiency while elevating project development should prove highly beneficial to your company.
My talent in devising and implementing best practices methodologies and systems improvement plans consistently leads to dramatic increases in productivity and margin while significantly reducing costs. I am a creative problem solver, communicator and planner who welcomes any challenge sent my way.
Some of my most notable accomplishments include:
• Enhancing staff development and business operations by developing national policies, procedures and best practice methodologies for DR Horton;
• Optimizing a system update by delivering expert analysis of the existing system’s capabilities and reviewing reports to provide corrections and improvements for DR Horton;
• Slashing costs by an average of $5K+ per plan with the implementation of highly effective training and process improvements for DR Horton;
• Boosting the margin by 5% on base plans through exceptional negotiation practices, along with an additional 8% by implementing updated buyer options for DR Horton.
Seeking to provide your company with the same high quality services as those mentioned above, I would like to speak with you to further discuss the possibility of contributing to your organization’s success. Please contact me at your convenience to arrange an interview. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to conversing with you soon.
Sincerely,
David Bennett
DAVID A. BENNETT
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGER
Highly accomplished Operations and Purchasing Director with 13+ years of demonstrated achievements in providing operational leadership and systems development for multimillion-dollar companies. Superior strategic planner known for pioneering visionary new processes and procedures aimed at boosting efficiency and producing best possible results. Creative problem solver, big-picture thinker, team leader, instructor and communicator with a proven ability to develop cutting-edge business analysis strategies which increase accuracy and operational capability while significantly heightening performance levels.
Contract Negotiation • Analytical Processes • Project Management • New Systems Implementation
Team Leadership, Mentoring & Training • Continuous Process Improvement • Policy Development
Technology Improvements • Best Practice Methodologies • Cost Control • Margin Growth
Business Model Development • Strategic Planning • C-Level Consultation • Vendor Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DR HORTON, Fort Worth, Texas/Phoenix, Arizona • 1998 to 2008
$13.5B top-ranked home builder in the United States.
Corporate Purchasing & Operations Business Analyst (2006 to 2008)
Spearhead comprehensive business model development assimilating separate divisional procedures into single methodology/system conversion while retaining each division’s autonomous nature. Direct activities of division purchasing and operations managers. Deliver expert analysis of JD Edwards systems to ease conversion of purchasing and operations. Devise training programs for all departments on new applications and best practices. Lead development of ancillary systems and efficiently coordinate implementation. Orchestrate support strategies and monitor critical processes/system change reports.
Specific Accomplishments:
• Heightened staff development and business operations by developing national policies, procedures and best practice methodology.
• Elevated operational efficiency and capability by designing system enhancements and updates.
• Created all new procedures and reports for multi-family/division operations where none had previously existed.
JD Edwards Project Manager/Business Analyst (2004 to 2006)
Directed onsite conversion from older operating system to cutting-edge JD Edwards applications. Managed activities of talented 5-person implementation team. Coordinated analysis of previous system to guarantee compatibility with updated processes, identify potential gaps and administer data conversion. Provided productive departmental training programs while leading instruction for purchasing/operations divisions. Delivered skilled consultation to senior management on best practices and systems changes.
Specific Accomplishments:
• Created automated systems to increase efficiency of conversion from Lloyd’s to JD Edwards system and maximize overall capability.
• Designed conversion program requirements as key team member analyzing previous system and devising component migration strategies.
• Optimized system update by delivering expert analysis of existing system capabilities while reviewing reports to provide corrections and improvements.
Senior Purchasing Agent (2003 to 2004)
Personally selected for position by Corporate Vice President and Director of Purchasing. Provided training and direction for newly hired personnel including 1 Purchasing Manager brought into struggling division. Delivered adept leadership to 10-person staff to optimize productivity and efficiency. Developed strategies to retool department utilizing superior negotiation practices, operation methods, and more accurate costs/margins. Crafted more accurate budgets and originated structured buyer options system.
Specific Accomplishments:
• Slashed costs by an average of $5K+ per plan with implementation of highly effective training and process improvements.
• Boosted margin by 5% on base plans through exceptional negotiation practices, along with an additional 8% by implementing updated buyer options.
• Reduced number of offered plans by 100% with utilization of fresh business strategies.
Purchasing Manager, Dietz Crane Homes Division (2000 to 2003)
Expertly managed all negotiations, budgets, contracts, subcontractor recruitment, workflow, value engineering and new project requests for all projects in the division. Coordinated activities of 3 agents/estimators along with 4 production assistants. Collaborated with Vice President of Operations on development and improvement of all company policies and procedures. Generated new business from product/manufacturer accounts while optimizing service of existing customers.
Specific Accomplishments:
• Fueled revenue by consistently obtaining benchmark cost per square foot for entire region.
• Developed and implemented detailed scopes of work.
• Created accurate forecasting models for future project analysis which have since become company standard operating practice.
• Maximized productivity and efficiency while reducing costs by developing successful vendor rating system to evaluate bids and maintain quality core group of subcontractors.
• Managed construction costs for all active projects with an average open project count of 20 and average budget of 9 million.
Purchasing Agent, Dietz Crane Homes (1999 to 2000)
Customer Service Representative, Dietz Crane Homes (1998 to 1999)
Early Career (details on request):
Portfolio Specialist, The Cit Group/Equipment Financing, 1996 to 1998.
Field Representative, BankAmerica Housing, 1994 to 1995.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Certified Superintendent, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Level One Certified Unbonded Post-Tensioning Installer, Post-Tensioning Institute
Certified Wirsbo Aquapex Installer, Wirsbo/Uponor
Arizona General Residential Contractor License
The Orchards Home Owner Association
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