Customer Service Construction

Derrell L. VanNess

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Dynamic and performance driven Construction Superintendent with an

exceptional background in leadership and development. Versed in

negotiations, bidding, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, resolving

issues, budget management, and safety assurance. Ability to evaluate,

diagnose, and resolve issues, manage projects, and perform construction

services. Demonstrates strong communication and motivational skills to

enhance goals and bottom line objectives. Coordinates with cross-functional

teams to ensure objectives are met and processes are completed. Ability to

reengineer processes and streamline operations to ensure maximum

efficiency. Creative problem solving skills and exceptional detail to

drawings and specifications. Reputation for consistently meeting the most

challenging organizational goals and objectives with unequaled success.

. . Company/Operations . Product Inspection

Leadership/Motivation/Te Development & Analysis

amwork . Product . Quality Assurance

. Project and Systems Development/Implementation and Control

Management . Budget Planning and

. Product & Efficiency . Strategic Business Control

Improvements Planning & Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONSTRUCTION / FIELD SUPERINTENDENT, MGHERRING PROPERTY GROUP, DALLAS, TX,

2006 TO 2010

. Managed and directed all phases of construction of large retail shopping

centers in Cedar Hill and Allen, Texas for a nationwide developer; ensured

all projects met strict quality control/safety standards

. Ensured the construction of all underground utilities, paving, buildings,

and signage met specifications

. Supervised, motivated, coached, and evaluated contracts and facilitated

training and safety programs

. Oversaw hardscape, irrigation, and landscape installations and assisted

with space finishes/store fronts

. Maintained compliance with code, inspection guidelines, SWPPP

regulations, and safety procedures

CONSTRUCTION / FIELD SUPERINTENDENT, Aguirre Building Systems, Dallas, TX,

2000 to 2010

. Supervised and directed nationwide projects, primarily within the

telecommunications, retail, and hospitality industries with construction

costs ranging from $1.5 million dollars to $7.5 million dollars

. Assisted in subcontractor selection and conducted contract negotiations

which resulted in cost savings

. Oversaw and directly managed all tilt wall construction and DC emergency

power plant installations

. Created team schedules while staying on budget and ensuring proper

staffing for the average volume

. Maintained all aspects of quality control and maintained, monitored, and

managed all project budgets

. Supervised, motivated, coached, and evaluated contracts and facilitated

training and safety programs

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT, Thaten Building and Maintenance, Denton, TX,

1997 to 2000

. Oversaw all phases of construction of commercial buildings with contracts

ranging from $300K-800K

. Managed and directed the demolition of existing buildings, site

preparation, and building construction

. Coordinated schedules, ensured code & specification compliance, and

managed & maintained budgets

. Enforced and implemented policies and procedures and communicated

procedural updates as needed

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR / MANAGER, Sealed Air Corporation, Grand Prairie,

1989 to 1997

. Managed and trained personnel, coordinated schedules, and oversaw the

production of over 200 products in a world-class manufacturing environment;

ensured quality, safety, and staff production

. Appointed the Plant Safety Director and developed, enforced, and executed

company safety manuals

. Facilitated and conducted safety meetings and personnel training sessions

regarding safety guidelines

OPERATIONS MANAGER / PURCHASER, Pollock Paper Distributor, Inc, Dallas,

Texas, 1988 to 1989

. Responsible for the procurement of stock/inventory and prepared and

coordinated customer shipments

. Updated and maintained vendor files for sourcing new and non-stock items

and maintained inventory

. Managed the day-to-day operational activities of the warehouse and

coordinated all traffic functions

. Supervised, motivated, mentored, and evaluated customer service personnel

and trained all employees

Representative Construction Projects: The Village at Allen, Lifestyle

Shopping Center - Allen, Texas ( The Uptown Village at Cedar, Lifestyle

Shopping Center - Cedar Hill, Texas ( Bank One - Murphy, Texas ( Wachovia

Bank - Addison, Texas ( Neurological and Spine Surgical Center - Plano,

Texas ( Lucky Eagle Casino, Kickapoo Nation - Eagle Pass, Texas ( Cox

Communications - Baton Rouge, Louisiana ( Williams Communications, Point of

Presence - New Orleans, Louisiana ( Quest Communications,

Telecommunications Transport Facility - Columbia, South Carolina ( Charter

Communications, Telecommunications Head End Remodel - Fort Worth, Texas (

Quest Communications, Telecom Facility Expansion - Fort Worth, Texas ( Cos

Communications, Master Telecommunications Center - Lafayette, Louisiana (

Cox Communications, Telecommunications Transport Facility - Springdale,

Arkansas ( M&G Big and Tall Men's Wear - Grapevine, Texas ( Ugly Duckling

Auto Sales and Service Center - Dallas, Texas ( O'Reilly Auto Parts -

Denton, Texas

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