James R. Graham
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Solutions driven, experienced professional seeking new challenges. Extensive experience in practical applications, business management, operations, project management and marketing. Possesses a superior work ethic, mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
CAREER TRAJECTORY
Sales Professional ~ Pro Build, St. Helen, Michigan, 2007 – present
Outside Contractor Sales
Inside Sales Management
Project/Cost Estimation
Showroom Management
Sales Professional ~ 84 Lumber, Gladwin, Michigan, 2001-2007
Outside Contractor Sales
Project/Cost Estimation
Project Manager ~ Dan French Builders, Gladwin, Michigan, 1994-2001
Project/Cost Estimation, Residential New Construction and Remodelling
Project Management
Residential Project Manager – Alta Construction, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 1992-1994
Project/Cost Estimation, Commercial and Residential
New Home Construction Management
Principle, CEO ~ James R. Graham Construction – Indianapolis, Indiana, 1982-1992
Residential Builder
High End New Home Construction and Remodeling Management
Light Commercial Construction and Remodeling Management
Division Manager ~ Ryland Group, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1975-1982
Profit Center Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Planning, supervising and coordinating projects
Managing budgets
Hiring, training and evaluating performance of personnel
Negotiating contracts and budgets
Preparing comprehensive reports and spredsheets
EDUCATION
Adrian College - Adrian, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts – 1971
Major in Business Administration, Minor in Economics
PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
Habitat for Humanity Kiwanis International Sigma Alpha Epsilon