Curtis Keehr
Email: ********@*****************.***
Address:
City: Chicago
State: IL
Zip: 60661
Country: USA
Phone: 702-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Ambitious Executive who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Builds and retains long term client relationships.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Ferris State University, Big Rapids MI 1/2001 to 6/1991 (Construction Management)
High School Dipolma from Wayne Memorial High School, Big Rapids MI 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Executive Profile
Ambitious Executive who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Builds and retains long term client relationships.
Skill Highlights
Client account management
Negotiations expert
New Client Development
Revenue and Market Expansion
Global Sales & Marketing
Project Management
Estimating / Budgeting
Operations start-up
PC Competent
Problem Resolution
Team Player
Communication Skills
Core Accomplishments
Business Development:
Initiated my expertise which resulted in growing one company from $20 million to $120 million in annual volume.
Developed existing client base to increase market share in specific regions.
Assessed new market opportunities and spearheaded new client development.
Operations Management:
Launched several new divisional office locations successfully.
Handled all functions related to day to day operations.
Reviewed estimates, developed bid list, submitted proposals and negotiated contracts.
Professional Experience
January 2007 to Current
Independent Construction Consulting Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, IL, NV, CA, TX
President
Independent Construction Consulting provides project opportunities to various subcontractors in the construction industry on a nationwide basis, specializing in Illinois, Nevada, California and Texas markets. These opportunities come from my strong relationships with General Contractors in the industry. I present these opportunities to bid projects under favorable conditions, utilizing my excellent reputation for project completion, integrity and technical knowledge.
November 2011 to November 2012
Sun Crane & Hoist Mansfield, TX
Business Development
Launched US Operations for new Tower Crane & Man/material hoist company based in North Texas. Established project bidding opportunities, completed pre-qualifications and introductions. Developed estimating system, estimated projects, negotiated contracts. Managed projects after award, coordinating and reviewing engineering, scheduled start dates and handled all client interaction. Almost doubled companies first year sales goals, achieved over 100 percentage equipment utilization.
January 2010 to November 2011
Mirage Builders Huntington Beach, CA
Vice President Business Development
Initiated and implemented new computerized estimating system. Launched new company HQ in Southern California. Successfully secured business in new market.
July 2005 to December 2010
Tiffiny Decorating Company Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, IL, NV, CA
Vice President
Initially hired to supervise office operations in Las Vegas, transitioned into Business Development nationwide. Guided company into new market sectors, opening an office in Los Angeles. Achieved company growth from $20 million to $120 million. Managed company business development nationwide, with extensive travel between all three offices.
July 1999 to June 2005
Midwest Pro Painting Livonia, Las Vegas, Mi, NV
Operations Manager
Initially estimated and project managed projects from their Livonia, MI headquarters. Spearheaded multiple projects for the Big 3, including implementing Ford Motor Companies pedestrian aisle safety initiative.
Opened the companies first satellite office in Las Vegas. Responsible for day to day operations. Project managed several projects concurrently, including projects in multiple states and multiple disciplines. Generated new business through introduction to new markets in Wastewater, raw water, Floor coatings, and intumescent coatings.
June 1992 to June 1999
Pappas Painting Southfield, MI
Field Foreman
Started painting in the field, promoted to foreman. Managed large crews of painters on large industrial, commercial and multi-family residential painting projects.
Education
1992 Ferris State University Big Rapids, Mi
no degree aquired Construction Management
I am 2 classes away from an associates degree with some bachelor degree core classes completed as well.
1988 Wayne Memorial High School Wayne, Mi
High School Diploma College Prep
emphasis on drafting and architecture.