Project Manager Management

Donald A. Dobson

Dillon, Co. *****

(H) 970-***-**** (C) 970-***-****

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Operations professional with extensive experience and proven ability to successfully run a large multi-faceted

department. Known for strong communication, negotiation, and organization skills. A resourceful team leader with

a strong work ethic and tactical hands on experience. Successful working with all levels of personnel within a large

organization. Key strengths in:

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INVENTORY CONTROL WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

CONTRACTS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT CLIENT RELATIONS TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT

AUDITING PURCHASING NEGOTIATIONS BUDGET PREPARATION

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KEYSTONE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMPANY 2008-MAY

2010

Operations Project Manager

Manage the daily operations department of a Master Homeowners Association consisting of 950 homeowners and

16 staff members. Insure projects are accomplished on-time and under budget.

• Established monthly budgets based on historical data and insure that budget guidelines are followed. After

first full year in position, realized $250K savings to budget.

• Assisted with the development of new benefits programs and implemented to staff.

• Revised guidelines for reporting of sick time, vacation, on-the job injuries, employee counseling and

termination procedures.

• Managed bid process and contracted for multiple capital projects throughout the area.

VAIL RESORTS, INC. 1980-2008

Director of Corporate Purchasing & Warehousing (2002-2008)

Direct the corporate Purchasing and Warehousing departments consisting of 30 people in a decentralized

environment over five resorts and a large geographic area.

• Implemented multiple strategic sourcing strategies company-wide which resulted in $1.35 million in

savings in first year.

• Developed and managed a $1.3 million annual purchasing/warehousing budget.

• Managed $185 million company-wide budget for operating expenses.

• Managed and trained to the corporate purchasing card program consisting of 750 cardholders and $3.5

million in annual spend.

• Implemented and developed processes and guidelines for company-wide purchasing compliance to

Sarbanes-Oxley 404 mandates.

• Increased compliance of corporate purchasing processes by working directly with Operations.

• Developed annual corporate budget guidelines for company-wide distribution.

• Coordinated and procured five-resort winter outdoor uniform order totaling $4.5 million.

• Procured annual resort-wide energy purchase consisting of fuel and Natural gas.

Donald A. Dobson

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Senior Purchasing Manager (1998-2002)

Managed the corporate buying and warehousing functions for all mountain and hospitality MRO and General

needs throughout four resorts.

• Managed 8 buyers and 3 warehouse managers including training to standards.

• Interacted with Operations departments throughout all resorts.

• Coordinated resort-wide linen purchase with annual expenditures of $300K.

• Developed training manuals for new employees in both Purchasing and Warehousing.

• Assisted in development of department budget.

• Consulted with Director of Purchasing on capital monies for the department.

Purchasing Manager, Ralston Resorts (1992-1998)

Management of 4 buyers in a centralized environment for two resorts.

• Managed general buying team handling office & computer supplies, uniforms, amenities and all hospitality

items.

• Worked directly with warehouse staff on purchasing as well as setting par levels for inventoried items.

• Assisted Operations department on a daily basis.

• Assisted with budgets upon request.

PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELD WITHIN COMPANY

Purchasing Buyer, Keystone Resort

Assistant Manager Vehicle Parts, Keystone Resort

Property Management, Keystone Resort

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ TECHNICAL SKILLS

Compliance Management

Training for Vail Resorts for new managers

Sarbanes Oxley 404 trained

OSHA Compliant Certified

PeopleSoft Time and Labor, Financials E-Procurement

Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office

ASSOCIATIONS

Institute of Supply Management

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