MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE with a unique blend of expertise
leading field operations for new home developments and commercial
construction operations. A skilled negotiator and deal maker
successful at capturing cost reductions, facilitating smooth-running
operations and ensuring the achievement of long-term growth
objectives. Customer focused and able to take designs to reality,
capturing new market share and improving bottom-line profits affecting
the overall strength of the company.
EDUCATION
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN
Master of Science in Management December
2006
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management
May 2000
Residential Construction Specialization
EXPERIENCE
Director of Field Operations, Regional Builder, June 2007 -
Present
True Homes / Tribute Homes / Soulmark Vacation Homes - Monroe,
NC
. Managed commercial projects for Edgewater development
. Site Manager for Fuzzy Zoeller Edgewater Community
. Site Manager for upscale lake home projects
. Site Manager for Single Family Production Homes and
Townhomes
. Responsible for the development of new home product
lines
. Implemented new processes and procedures for field
operations
. Assisted in hiring of sub-contractors
. Participated in price negotiations with all suppliers
. Responsible for the quality, budget, schedule and
customer satisfaction on over 200 new homes
. Played a key role in the company maintaining a 96%
willingness to refer rating
. Leader for the largest builder in Charlotte market
within 2 years after starting business.
. OSHA 10 hour certification
Project Manager, December 2004 - June 2007
Bedrock Builders Inc. - Noblesville, IN
. Site Manager for custom condominium project on Jack
Nicklaus Golf Course
. Site Manager for scattered lot high end custom homes
. Liaison between homebuyers and the construction
process
. Assisted in the development of new purchase order
system
. Implemented new processes and procedures in field
operations
. Responsible for warranty within company
. Responsible for day to day field operations
Builder, Associate Builder, Field Associate, May 2000 - December
2004
The Estridge Group - Carmel, IN
0. Directly managed all subcontractors and work
performed
1. Prepared daily reports, work quantity takeoffs,
inspections of work in progress, and completed work
2. Liaison between homebuyers and the construction
process
3. Delivered products characterized by quality, budget,
schedule
4. Developed and implemented new townhome product line
5. Developed and studied comparisons of materials, labor
and market information
6. Organized and filed all information using the FAST
System
7. Prepared estimate takeoffs focused toward the
reconstruction of our company's pricing philosophy
8. Generated cost comparisons, project files, spec
books, shop drawings, quantity takeoffs and estimate
comparisons
9. Responsible for quality, budget and schedule on over
300 new homes
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AFFILIATIONS
Woodland O'Brien Customer Focus Highest Achievement Award 2003
(The Estridge Companies)
Estridge Shining Star Leadership Award Winner 2002
"Attitude, Commitment, Excellence" Estridge Award Winner 2001
2000 NAHB Purdue University Project Management Competition Team
National Association of Home Builders, Purdue Student Chapter
President, Vice President, & Secretary
Theta Chi Fraternity, House Manager, Asst. House Mgr.