Lawrence “Bruce” Smith

** ***** ****** **** ******, The Woodlands TX 77382: 281-***-****: ac0zto@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Ambitious Construction Manager who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Builds and retains high performance teams by hiring, developing and motivating skilled professionals.

Skills

Project management Small Business Development Leadership/communication skill Client Account Management Business operations organization Budget Expertise Negotiations expert Customer-oriented

Accomplishments

Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure consistent, steady, and manageable growth. Negotiated strategic alliances with key vendors, subs, and suppliers.

Experience

10/2016 to current VP of Business Development Concrete Structures Technology, LLC – Conroe, Texas Directed CST through its initial launch in the fall of 2016 and achieved $11,800,000 in sale thru the first two quarters of the fiscal year utilizing Proven business policies, principles, and practices. Focus on Multifamily hospitality sectors. Elevated work, slab on grade, paving – Public and private

01/2010 to 10/2016 President Southland Drywall, LLC – Spring, TX Implemented policies and procedures for all departments. Identified and Fostered key relationships with GC’s and suppliers to streamline efficiencies To ensure profitability for all involved. Averaged $12.5m in annual sales during Tenure. Retained multiple repeat clients. Focus on Multifamily and hospitality projects.

05/2007 to 01/2010 National Sales Director Kinsey Drywall – Tomball, TX Launched PKD into the multifamily arena. Maintained professional relationships With GC’s, venders, and subcontractors. Implemented structure for all Departments from estimating thru accounting. Managed $7m in annual revenue

01/2005 to 02/2007 Director of Construction Lankford Construction – Houston, TX Negotiated land acquisitions. Interfaced with architects and engineers to formulate a strategic and profitable approach to the development portion of the project. Managed all phases of construction from contract negotiations, buy out value engineering, owner walk thru, and turn over. Built nine tax credit multi- family projects. Created additional revenue streams my implementing self- performance on key scopes. Coordinated maintenance division for owners existing complexes throughout the state of Texas.

04/2003 to 01/2005 Division Director of Construction Westwind Homes – Laredo, TX Refined construction practices reducing construction time from 184 days to 41 days while maintaining a 94% “very satisfied” on customer surveys. Interviewed national suppliers to ensure best price policies for 12 month durations. Reviewed and refined construction bonus policies to ensure quality and increase moral/productivity of field staff. Negotiated with developers to enhance our position in the market place. Managed 11 communities and 14 superintendents Decreased open warranty calls to a four-day average down from a 19 day average.

01/2001 to 12/2002 Director of Construction Northgate Homes – Houston, TX Hired to help launch single family housing division to focus on inner loop infill construction. Worked with City and rezoning committees to replat existing lots. Worked with The City of Houston to help establish TIRZ 13 for the revitalization Houston’s near eastside. Worked with architects to maximize utilization of inner city lots. Established protocol to effectively build 100 plus homes per year Designed and built the design center. Negotiated with national suppliers to establish rebate programs to maximize back channel profitability. Supervised six field supervisors in four private communities.

Sam Houston State University

Board of Directors for Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Rodeo Division

Ordained Minister