Jeffrey T. Mitchell **** *th Street Court NW . Hickory, North Carolina
: www.BakosGroup.com/resumes/jtmitchell.pdf ? *********@**********.***
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EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Strategic Planning . Financials & Budgeting . Operations . Project
Management . Policy Development . Materials Management . Purchasing .
Vendor Relations . Safety & Environmental Compliance . New Business
Development . Client / Engineering Relations . Reporting . HR
Senior management veteran with years of progressive experience to positions
of significant higher responsibility to generate multimillion dollar
revenues. Utilize exceptional knowledge of all trades to deliver multiple
projects on time and to exacting client expectations. Expertise includes
scheduling, bidding and negotiating, design build projects, and facilities
maintenance for Fortune 100 clients. Able to take full charge of project
management and project engineering duties from pre-construction phase to
final approval and owner close-out. Train and mentor tradesmen and women
from laborers to foremen, superintendents and project managers.
Experience includes plant engineering, facilities maintenance operations,
design build and remodeling / renovation oversight. Capable of directed
staffs of up to 100 personnel and managing P&L requirements to generate
multimillion dollar revenues. Certifications include Six Sigma Black Belt
and LEED.
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"What others say
"We were completely satisfied with our experience in dealing with Jeff and
give him our highest recommendation. Throughout the process, we found Jeff
to be honest, ethical, polite, resourceful, creative, respectful, and
conscientious. We found his attention to detail to be unmatched."
Dewey Harris, Assistant County Manager, Catawba County
"Jeff has been very responsive in returning calls post-purchase. It has
been a great experience for my family and we look forward to enjoying the
home for many years to come."
Jared E. Newman, Vice President, First Citizens Bank
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CAREER TRACK
Mitchco Contractors, Inc. Hickory, North Carolina
President 1997 - Present
Provide highly effective leadership managing key operational
functions for this contracting firm serving commercial and residential
markets, with exceptional quality and on time delivery being hallmarks to
consistently achieve goals despite significant severe financial and
industry challenges. Responsible for overall direction of the company,
including market identification, brand image, new business development,
hiring and staff development, vendor acquisition and management, and new
product development to expand markets and retain lucrative business
opportunities. Hold full P&L responsibility.
Source and hire all vendors and suppliers and subcontractors to lower
overall project costs. Ensure total quality and on-time delivery through
effective communication, delegation, supervisory oversight, and full
adherence to company polices, procedures, and practices.
Direct bidding, cost estimates, billing, accounting, and budgeting
requirements to maximize profitability, lower costs, and ensure all client
specifications met. Approve change orders, and direct final inspections and
approval process. Monitor project results against time and quality
standards, and utilize engineering and maintenance expertise to maintain a
team-oriented environment and maximize contractor service results.
Built a business with over 13% profit using only subcontract labor while
establishing a reputation for efficient designs, high quality, low
maintenance and satisfied clients.
Fluor Daniel, Inc. Greenville, South Carolina
Area Maintenance Manager 1995 - 1996
Began employment with Daniel Construction Company. Promoted after
merger with Fluor Corporation. Proactively and effectively managed
Maintenance and Industrial services for Bridgestone's Lavergne, Tennessee
plant. Built and supervised a high-performance team to ensure requirements
achieved or exceeded to highest quality levels. Directed engineering, area
planning, and PM functions, and assisted corporation with business
development and client relations requirements to facilitate long-term
relationships and to maximize revenue and profitability.
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Oversaw employee hiring, training, issue resolution, and promotions, and
assigned staff to appropriate tasks to meet operational requirements. On an
annual basis, renegotiated craft wage rates changes, and approved salaried
employee rate changes to retain valued talent.
Maintained billing instructions, reviewed contracts annually, and
negotiated change orders. Administered all aspects of contracts that
included cost, schedule, safety, and other project controls.
Ensured CMMS utilized to fullest potential, and work order data entered
accurately and in a timely manner to maximize maintenance response and work
order completion.
Interviewed all supervisors and craftsmen, quickly assessing the problem
areas, presented recommendations and outlined training programs. Developed
lubrication specifications, systems and schedules.
Project Manager 1993 - 1995
Effectively planned and oversaw multiple projects at Weyerhaeuser
client's Greenville lumber facility. Collaborated with senior executives of
both Weyerhaeuser and Fluor Daniel to ensure optimal service and support,
to lower costs to client, and to maximize facility operations.
Dramatically improved maintenance activities and results through personnel
reorganization that included consolidating Maintenance Engineer and
Maintenance Systems Coordinator into single position. Improved both wages
and benefits, and spearheaded the establishment of new shift schedules
effective in reducing turnover, improving morale, quality and productivity,
and slashed overtime expenses.
Built and maintained a collaborative environment to empower craftsmen and
operators. Created a Job Well Done (JWD) program to showcase key employee
contributions, and encouraged personnel to review and reviews Preventive
Maintenance procedures and frequencies.
Introduced Reliability Center Maintenance, and implemented Maximo
Management Software, including Inventory Module to streamline maintenance
planning and execution. Additionally, established a proactive predictive
model to replace reactive run-to failure mode.
Setting job expectations, supplying training and holding personnel
accountable resulted in a 25% reduction in Team Leaders and a 33% reduction
in Planners.
Manager, Maintenance Services 1985 - 1993
Year in and year out, exceeded performance expectations to achieve
high degree of client satisfaction and loyalty. Quickly assessed business
and technical needs for individual projects and formulated cost-effective
solutions. Designed, developed, and implemented customized maintenance
programs quickly yielding results, and closely monitored personnel and
workplaces to resolve issues and guarantee SLA compliance.
Programs developed, implemented, and managed included facilities
maintenance, grounds maintenance, janitorial, and physical security.
Established budgets and determined client needs, and continually monitored
results to continually lower costs, improve safety, and meet compliance
requirements.
Recruited and groomed numerous project personnel from Electronic &
Instrumentation Technicians to Project Managers. Successfully changed
Janitorial Services from costly subcontract to in-house personnel.
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LEARNING CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Science & Mechanics
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Business Management Minor
Additional courses, seminars and workshops include:
Numerous professional development courses and workshops
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CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
LEED Accredited Professional, Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
.Six Sigma Black Belt . Licensed General Contractor - North Carolina . Real
Estate Broker
Project Management Professional - Pending . CFM - Pending
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REFERENCES And further data PROVIDED UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF MUTUAL INTEREST