BRIAN WALKER

***** *********** *****, **********, ** 48094

Cell 586-***-**** Home 586-***-****

E-mail: abmm1s@r.postjobfree.com

OUTLINE

Accomplished Purchasing Manager specialized in the construction industry

offering strong negotiating skills with proven leadership. Proficiently

invent creative methods to reduce costs while maintaining quality products.

Prepare self estimates (with or without construction plans) for financial

institutions in order to reduce the banks' debt and generate another source

of income for the company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2/09 to Present GOLDON RESTORATION COMPANY Warren, MI

Owner

. Complete field inspection of HUD homes, commercial and residential

properties (including those owned by municipalities) to determine

necessary repairs as well as code compliance.

. Review home energy audits to determine ways to weatherize homes for

energy efficiency.

. Estimate, manage and schedule renovation of various commercial and

residential properties.

. Process all paperwork including but not limited to verifying invoices

against quotes; sworn statements for municipalities; notice of

commencements and waivers of lien.

9/02 to 2/09 LOMBARDO HOMES Washington, MI

Estimator / Purchasing Manager

. Prepare development estimates from construction plans for site

utilities, roads and site amenities.

. Purchase $50M annually in services and materials.

. Inspect bank owned properties. Provide recommendations and estimates

to bank for the renovations, code compliance and environmental

hazards.

. Monitor bank owned properties on a regular basis to preserve the

current condition.

. Negotiate long term agreements and programs with key vendors,

generating $1.5M in project savings.

. Created a new Request for Proposal procedure which reduced RFP costs

by over 90%.

. Setup a Variance Purchase Order process which reduced variance costs

by 25%.

. Work with architects, designers, and trade contractors on value

engineering construction plans to reduce construction materials used

in the home, cut waste and reduce construction hard costs by 3%.

. Maximized profits and reduced jobsite waste and theft by incorporating

the addition of new innovative building products and services.

. Work with suppliers and trade contractors to monitor performance,

quality, and to find ways to cut operating costs.

. Setup Rebate programs and CO-OP dollars with manufacturers to generate

income for advertising.

6/88 to 9/02 WALRUS & ASSOCIATES Rochester, MI

Operator

. Manage daily business operations, which included scheduling jobs and

purchasing materials.

. Helped suppliers to forecast material prices based on history, world

events, and demands in order to help them place orders at the correct

time, which lowered material costs by 10% below competitors.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

. Residential Builders License

. Certificate for courses in: How to Negotiate with Vendors &

Suppliers; Leadership; Skillful Negotiation; Time Management; Hiring

Practices; Effective Employee Discipline & Termination.

. Certificate in Lead Safe Weatherization Work Practices.

BRIAN WALKER

61048 Winterberry Drive, Washington, MI 48094

Cell 586-***-**** Home 586-***-****

E-mail: abmm1s@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

All Microsoft Office Applications Quest Solutions

Timberline Auto Desk Oral & Written Communication

Planning Organization Negotiating

Time Management Leadership

REFERENCES: Excellent Professional References provided upon request.

Contact this candidate