TILIE L. LEVIN

**** ******* ****** ~ Los Angeles, California 90031

818-***-**** abkkc8@r.postjobfree.com

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

~ Specializing in Tenant Improvments & Mixed Use Projects ~

Results-driven, solution-oriented project manager with 7-10 years of

experience managing complex construction projects, including restaurant

upgrade renovations, tenant improvements, retail shopping centers, and

mixed-use projects. Expert in directing multiple projects to successful

completion through effective management and team collaboration while

adhering to strict schedule timelines and budget.

Key Strengths:

Construction Project Management Design Development & Space

Planning

Critical Path & Project Management Permitting and Building

Codes

Quality Control Management Team Building & Leadership

Safety & Compliance Management Vendor Materials & Purchasing

Mgmt

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HILROCK CORPORATION, Los Angeles, California 06/2007 to Present

Project Manager/Purchasing Manager

. Completed all aspects of construction projects including - trouble-

shooting structural and design problems during the constuction of a $15

million rehabilitation/conversion of 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse into 47-

unit live/work loft project on time and within budget.

. Ensured safety of job site and saved an estimated $30,000 through

detection of numerous vendor flaws in construction.

. Served as project lead for multiple simultaneous tenant improvement

projects with a $75,000 budget, and completed all projects with profits

of at least $25,000.

. Reduced construction costs by 18% by establishing preferred vendors,

improving tracking and scheduling processes, and implementing a

maintenance log.

. Successfully spear-headed project budgets and time-line schdules ranging

in construction value from $2M to $15M and effectively kept on budget and

on time.

. Motivated superintendents and subcontractors to meet or exceed goals for

quality and build time, and ensured that projects completed on time and

within budget.

LUCIA DEVELOPMENT, LLC, Glendale, California 02/2005 to 01/2007

Project Manager/Owner's Representative

. Conducted all project related operations including organizing job sites,

developed schedules, and maintained quality control, ensuring all

projects were completed on time and on budget.

. Completed $10-15 million new ground-up construction of casual dining

restaurants and retail strip center developments on time and within

budget with no vendor or construction delays.

. Secured cap ex budgets of $550,000 each in Burger King tenant improvement

projects through exceptional project mangement, quick turn-around and

dedication to corporate values.

. Reduced material and equipment expenses by 15% through effective

negotiation and establishment of valuable vendor contracts with National

Restaurant Design, Burger King Corp and Furniture Limited Company.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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MDM ARCHITECTS, Pasadena, California 01/2004 to 11/2004

Draftsperson/Project Coordinator

. Assisted Senior Project Manager in all phases of design, cost savings and

vendor management in tenant improvement commercial project worth over

$500,000.

. Performed studies, layouts, preliminary work, and detailed construction

drawings illustrating dimensions, material, and construction details on

acad.

. Successfully coordinated efforts of consulting engineers and

subcontractors through design development and the production of

construction-ready documents.

MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS CORPORATION, Los Angeles, California 09/1998 to

01/2004

Owner-Franchisee Liaison/Project Manager

. Served as project lead in the design department - oversaw all operation

elements of corporate new store design features, remodels, relocations,

and closings for retail and corporate locations.

. Built, trained and managed new staff with a focus on successful

completion through teamwork and dedication on a time and within budget.

. Analyzed design layout floor plan options offered and sales volumes, and

determined pricing in order to maximize franchisee profit.

. Refined design prototype to reduce underutilized square footage and costs

by 15% for over 1200 retail stores.

. Increased franchisee sales by 20% by educating franchisees on value-added

extras designed to increase property value and life enjoyment.

U.S. AIR FORCE, Offutt AFB, Omaha, Nebraska 11/1986 to 07/1991

Non-Commissioned Officer - Sergeant, Information Management Specialist

. Served as administrative lead for information and communications

management tasks and activities including staff support, publishing,

records, administrative communications, and workgroup management.

. Performed and operated classified and unclassified telecommunications

network equipment including cryptographic equipment, modems, routers,

switches and satellite equipment.

. Managed electronic and manual publications and forms development, design,

control, storage, and dissemination.

. Received AF Organizational Excellence Award, AF Good Conduct Medal, AF

National Defense Service Medal, AF Longevity Service Award Ribbon, NCO

Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon, and AF Training Ribbon.

. Honorably Discharged.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Pasadena, California

Master of Business Administration, 2006

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE, Los Angeles, California

Bachelor of Architecture

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