Frank Duci

Email: abpzxb@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ***** ****** *****

City: Tampa

State: FL

Zip: 33647

Country: USA

Phone: 813-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

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FRANK L. DUCI

17839 Green Willow Drive Tampa, FL 33647

Tele: 1-813-***-**** Mobile: 1-813-***-**** Email:abpzxb@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

* An accomplished and result oriented professional with over 30 years of extensive experience of which more than 15 years have been at leadership positions in the construction industry

* Experience includes working across professionally managed organizations at the capacity of Director of Construction/Purchasing, Assistant Director - Construction and Controller to name a few

* Key strengths lie in supervising and ensuring execution of construction projects within the specified timelines, procurement of products/supplies at the most competitive rates, evaluating the existing processes to bring about the necessary improvements resulting in cost reduction, managing the operations of multiple projects and managing the draw process to ensure the loan is in balance and project is moving forward.

* An industry expert with strong business acumen and excellent analytical skills along with an outstanding record of demonstrating exemplary performance and leading teams in high pressured diverse environments

Areas of Expertise

* Project Management & Execution

* Site Operations

* Vendor Management

* Contract Management

* Client Management

* Procurement Strategies

* Budget Preparation

* Process Development

* Cost Management

* Material Inspection & Audit

* Quality Assurance

* Financial Audit

Notable Achievements

* Reduced direct costs by 10% through price negotiations and partnering with new sub contractors resulting in a yearly savings of $210,000 - KB Home

* Developed and established an innovative concept namely -Priority Vendors- which resulted in cost reduction on 90% of inventory and a yearly savings estimated at $160,000. Introduced new financial processes which led to a monthly savings of $10,000 - Kearney Development

* Promoted 3 times in 4 years, from the position of a Credit Analyst to a Credit Manager within a period of 7 months and then moved up the ladder to assume the position of a Regional Credit Manager - Cargill Inc

* Built processes and managed effective negotiations with current and future customers on the contractual terms thus reducing the bad debt numbers from $900,000 to $200,000 - Cargill Inc

Professional Experience

Lafrese Food Distributors April 2011 to Present

Controller

* Handle all of the accounting and financial matters for the company as well as operations.

* Develope new strategies to provide alternative product outlets.

* Initiated efficient and effective internal control systems and procedures to keep track of inventory.

DC&E Enterprises (Owner) April 2010 to March 2011

Consultant

* Provide industry expertise in design, cost and alternatives in new jobs, remodeling or supplier preferences to handle various applications.

Davis Building & Construction (Formerly known as Florida First Development) Oct 2006 - Apr 2010

Director of Purchasing/Construction

Key Deliverables

* Liaised with all the construction superintendents to ensure efficient execution of work in conformity with the company standards

* Directed and managed the day-to-day operations at the construction site to identify gaps and implemented corrective measures with an objective to ensure timely delivery of projects

* Evaluated the product specifications and assisted the design engineer in modifying the layout drawings, resulting in a reduction of building costs by $10,000 per unit and an overall savings of $1,230,000

* Developed and implemented procurement strategies and budgets focused on optimization of costs, cash flow management and compliance with the quality standards

* Conducted periodic supplier reviews to mitigate risk, drive costs down and achieve efficiencies from smart buying principles

* Managed the vertical construction of projects from single to multiple levels including defining the materials specifications, supervising construction activities, ensuring construction draw is properly applied for, timely delivery of project and obtaining the customer sign off

* Developed a performance based culture - the staff strength was reduced by 50% correlating to a payroll reduction of $200,000 per month without impacting the efficiency in work

* Involved in the decision making process of material and labor contracts for residential and commercial projects with an objective of reducing costs

* Bank liaison for loan draw process on several projects

MM&A Construction of Florida Sep 2004 - Oct 2006

Director of Purchasing/ Assistant Director of Construction

Key Deliverables

* Developed and implemented policies/ procedures for all procurement, sub-contracting and supply chain activities

* Prioritized and managed all procurement activities thus ensuring efficient execution of work and timely completion of various construction projects

* Negotiated terms and conditions for big ticket sourcing, including high-value bid evaluation and approvals where required

* Administered the bidding process to obtain products namely concrete, lumber, electrical service and appliances, plumbing products, heating ventilation and air-conditioning, paints, floorings, cabinets and fixtures

* Introduced vendor assessment techniques to measure performance and quality of supply based on past projects

* Conducted periodic reviews on the prices with each trader and reduced the initial budgets by 15% or $12,600 per unit resulting in an overall savings of $554,400

* Defined and implemented material inspection procedures and strategies to ensure compliance with the quality standards and the contractual terms

* Maintained relationships with senior management of vendors and contractors; ensured proactive resolution of any vendor problems and/or related conflicts

* Continuously improved operations by adopting best material storage & preservation practices and streamlining work processes

* Initiated efficient and effective internal control systems and procedures to keep track of all available data and to have complete control over all processes

* Managed the overall purchasing and credit activities to ensure increased profitability on projects and provided assistance to the VP of Construction (infrastructure and building) on related decisions to ensure that the codes and contracts were on track

KB Home Mar 2002 - Sep 2004

Purchasing Manager

Key Deliverables

* Analyzed the market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability

* Prepared the procurement plan in coordination with the other departments in order to meet deliveries of products as per dispatch plan

* Identified and selected the sub-contractors for the organization based on their track record, quality of service and product availability

* Managed negotiations with the sub contractor base to ensure closure of deals at the most competitive prices and credit terms thus resulting in enhanced cash flow management for the organization

* Involved in the preparation and control of the purchase budget

* Constructed and administered complex contracts in collaboration with the legal team across the team of vendors

* Maintained all pricing structures and ensured an update of the current prices for materials

* Led a team of four coordinators - 3-base contract and 1-options

* Liaised with all the construction superintendents to ensure smooth execution of work

Kearney Development Mar 1998 - May 2002

Procurement Manager

Key Deliverables

* Accountable for all material purchases which comprised tools, equipment and supplies as well as inventory control

* Led a team of two assistant purchasing agents and provided them with adequate training on all procurement aspects

* Handled material bid contracts of values ranging between $500,000 to $6 million

* Reviewed and negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure appropriate savings and service levels

* Set up well-organized and defined procedures for identification and proper accounting of procurement under different contracts

* Liaised closely with all other departments and staff to ensure minimization of working capital and efficient use of the budget

Previous Experience in Brief

* Controller, Gem Foods, Jan 1997 - Mar 1998

* Regional Credit Manager, Cargill Inc., Mar 1993 - Jan 1997

* Owner/Project Manager, Innovative Construction Managers, Jun 1984 - Mar 1993

* External Auditor, American Reinsurance, Oct 1981 - Jun 1984

* Internal Auditor, AIG International, Sep 1980 - Oct 1981

* Internal Auditor, Firemen`s Fund Insurance, Oct 1978 - Sep 1980

* Sr. Accountant, Novato School District, Oct 1977 - Oct 1978

* Jr. Accountant, Air Express International, Mar 1976 - Sep 1977

Education Qualifications

Accounting Feb 1971 - May 1975

University of Bridgeport, U.S.

Professional Development:

* D&B Services: Financial Statement Analysis, Letters of Credit for International Business

* Annual Cargill Credit Conference

* Continuing education in Supply Chain Management

* Credit Risk Evaluation, Lien and Bankruptcy Law related issues

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