Project Management

JOSEPH F. PUTIGNANO

Project Management Professional

Chicago, Illinois . Residence 312-***-**** . Cell 312-***-**** .

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Accomplished Leader Extraordinary business professional with more than 15

years of strong project and operational experience. Identifying and

developing new methods for highest level of project results. Exceptional

technical skills along with the ability to translate business objectives

into clear operational actions. Knowledge of IT processes; Provide the

necessary skills to forecast outcomes of technical business pursuits.

Superior communication skills, highly effective organization builder,

outstanding client retention.

Key Strengths

Infrastructure Development . Leadership and Mentoring.Best Practices

.Project Management

. Strategic Planning . Client & Vendor Relationships

Professional Experience

SENIOR CONSULTANT - PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2009 -

Present

Landmark Education - US Offices

International Training and Development Company.

. Provided leadership from budget and team development through all

capital improvement plan for 10 US Offices.

. Managed relocation of five US Offices including working staff.

. Responsible for developing and implemented the concurrent interior

build-out's for one-quarter of US Offices.

. Advised Executive team by Developed and Implementing legal abstract

for all US, European and Asian properties.

. Lead a portfolio of concurrent projects in various stages of

development and execution. Projects include: VOIP integration and

expansion to various centers by effective ensuring project

resources were able to achieve objectives and timelines.

Chicago Apartment Source, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Multi-family property management company with a $3.5 M Portfolio.

Manages regional commercial properties, maintaining a 100% occupancy

rate, coordinating onsite sub-contractors, and negotiating contracts.

Supervises day-to-day accounting and leasing including performing annual

budget forecasting.

Key highlights

. Managed large budget renovation of three commercial properties (from

$2 to $5M per project) which included new infrastructural upgrades.

. Refinanced current loans with new lender resulting in reduced rates

and capital for long and short term projects

. Ensured that all projects are proceeding according to the timeline,

meeting targets, expectations, and adhering to established operating

practices.

. Built, track, and monitored project plan using Microsoft Projects

S. N. Peck Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 1998 - 2009

Regional builder that provides renovation, restoration, and residential and

commercial construction services.

VICE PRESIDENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT & SALES

Created an atmosphere of team collaboration that surpassed client

expectations and corporate objectives in sales, estimating, and cost

development.

Key highlights

. Increased company revenue 35% by development and execution of concept

and due diligence for expanding company into "Handyman Market"

. Reduced cost overruns by creating and implementing an efficient

internal estimating program that cross referenced "completed like-

projects" with current market trends

. Initiation of procedures and systems which organized and tracked

actual hard and soft costs.

. Reduced actual field costs by 30% by Developed and implemented

training program.

. Management of 5 Project Managers and 25 outside vendor services.

. Achieved profit margins between 35-50% by providing on-time delivery

though through team work, communication and a foundation of

integrity. These projects resulted in high customer satisfaction.

. Expanded sales from $3,000,000 per year to $9,100,000 in three years

by generating new business and improved communication and follow-up

with existing customers.

. Creation and initiation of detailed schedule for both pre and post

phases of construction on all projects.

. 20% increase in profits to company by developing and implementing of

high performance energy systems (LEED systems) per client demand.

Clients also benefited from savings and reduction in energy

consumption as well as reduction in carbon footprint.

SR Builders, Chicago, Illinois 1993 - 1998

Custom home builder, renovator and builder of single and multi-family homes

in the Chicago area.

MANAGER OF OPERATIONS

Managed all aspects of daily business, which included estimating and

purchasing of materials, employee and vendor scheduling, project

estimating, client presentation, and business and employee benefits /

insurance.

Key highlights

. Developed small independent remodeler to locally known and respected

builder.

. Created and implemented client response plan; resulting in a demand

for our luxury single family homes. A client demand process was

created.

Education . Professional Development

EDUCATION:

Bachelor Degree, Architecture

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois

Master's Degree Coursework, Architecture, Historic preservation

specialization

University of Illinois at Chicago

LICENSING:

Licensed Illinois Registered Architect

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

American Institute of Architects, Member

Harrington College of Design, Instructor for 3+ years

Landmark Education Corporation, Program Leader and Manager for 12+

years

National Trust for Historic Preservation, Member of Council on Green

Building

US Green Building Council, Member

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