Walter Corey Gibson
Lithonia GA 30058
678-***-**** ****************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A Management position in the construction/maintenance industry in which acquired expertise, creative
talents and commitment to excellence will have valuable application.
PROFILE
I have extensive experience in construction, maintenance, management, coordination of trades, building
positive rapport with architects, engineers, local officials, vendors, and clients while maintaining costs. I am
versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, impending design problems, document preparation, building
code and regulations, material purchasing, and site management through certification of occupancy. I am an
innovative professional with 17+ years of progressive experience in diverse yet related arenas with
demonstrated initiative, creativity and success. I am a quick study with ability to rapidly achieve organizational
integration, easily assimilate job requirements and aggressively employ new methodologies. Energetic and self-
motivated team player/builder. I am at ease in high stress, fast-paced environments with emerging and multiple
responsibilities. I possess excellent leadership, management, oral/written communication, interpersonal,
intuitive, and analysis skills and thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
EXPERIENCE
General Contractor –
Animas Construction Group LLC
Durango, Colorado
Aug 2003- Feb 2009
Planned, organized, and managed the overall construction process for the construction of custom homes and
commercial buildings. Responsibilities included the design and blueprint review and analysis of projects,
preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotiations, sub-contractor selection, material purchasing,
scheduling, project budget, building code compliance, project development, quality control, and certification of
occupancy. Supervised crews of up to 25 trade's workers.
Sub Contractor -
Gable Square Home Maintenance&Repair
Birmingham, Alabama
Sep 2001-Aug 2003
Supervised and participated in all aspects of maintenance and repair which includes the planning,
organization, and management of maintenance/renovation projects for home and small business owners.
Responsibilities included the design and blueprint review and analysis of projects, preparation of construction
documents, bidding, negotiations, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget, building code compliance,
project development, quality control, and certification of occupancy. Supervised crews of up to 10 trade's
workers.
Director of Maintenance -
Sutherland Place Assisted Living&Alzheimer’s Care
Birmingham, Alabama
June 1999-Sep 2001
Directed all financial, budgeting, operating, compliance, purchasing, human resource, public relations, and
administrative functions of the maintenance department. Ensured timely execution of financial reporting,
operating forecasts, cash flow planning, and new project evaluation. Developed strong employee productivity
and ability to identify, isolate, and eliminate work hazards. Established solid, positive, and productive work
environment. Planned, organized, and managed the overall maintenance of the facility. Responsibilities
included the review and analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, bidding, material
purchasing, scheduling, project budget, building code compliance, project development, quality control, and
certification of occupancy. Supervised crews of up to 15 maintenance and custodial workers. Maintained
positive relations and negotiations with all vendors and inspectors.
Operations Manager –
Floorz Inc.
Pelham, Alabama
Aug 1997-June 1999
Oversaw the daily operations of the retail/distribution facility. Met and exceeded all company set operation
goals and was responsible for operational general ledger postings. Developed and implemented budgets. Hired,
trained and evaluated a cross functional team of employees. Oversaw all warehouse procedures and policies.
Maintained productivity and quality standards. Distributed daily workload to ensure all departments completed
assignments on time. Ensured the delivery of customer service excellence and coordinated all subcontractors
and installations. Directly oversaw the inventory of the branch. Scheduled upkeep and maintenance of the
facility and trucks. Managed vendor relations to ensure the cost-effective purchase of inventory. Supervised
crews of up to 10 employees.
EDUCATION
Jefferson State Community College –
A.S. Computer Information Systems
1992
Gwinnett Technical College –
A.S. Commercial Construction Mgmt.
Spring 2012
Georgia School of Ministry –
Summer 2012
REFERENCES
References and reference letters available upon request.