DAWAINE LOVITT
Northern Virginia/D.C. Area
704-***-**** ac7aiy@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn
I am a highly organized, performance-driven and hardworking individual with a strong work ethic. I have extensive experience in construction capitalizing on diversity, building positive relationships, serving clients, successfully working with vendors and staff, and assisting in the development and operations of superior projects. I am committed to a high quality of work, have good judgment, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask in fast-paced environments. I am extremely motivated, reliable, resourceful, and value responsibility. Other major strengths of mine emphasize problem solving, critical thinking, time management, quick decision making, leadership, integrity and dependability.
Sound judgment and decision making
Gather and analyze information impartially
Complex problem solving
Maintains commitment to professionalism
Excellent interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ensures safe workplace
Communicative
Manage multiple projects
Coordinates various phases of construction to ensure timeliness
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and contract management software
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Work in fast paced environments
Stellar leadership skills; utilizing effective techniques to inspire and motivate others
Active listening
Effectively monitors subcontractors
Work with diverse clientele and staff
Juggle competing priorities
Detail oriented
Strong analytical skills
Critical thinking
Training and development
Employee relations
PROJECT MANAGER/SUPERINTENDENT FEB 2018 – Present
Mike’s Flooring Companies – Charlotte, NC
Run day-to-day operations on-site
Control short term/long term schedule, write work orders for material to be installed, including important quality control and sub-contractor coordinating responsibilities
Track two-week lookaheads for material/installation
Manage six to 20+ installers on-site
Conduct daily/weekly meetings with all personnel/installers
Aware of all project requirements
Walk and pre- inspect job-site prior to scheduled start dates to determine if job conditions are correct for installation
Walk areas of installation during and after, submitting completion percentages to production manager
Perform quality assurance inspection prior to approving installation for payment
Oversee all installing/installers labor to complete project
Document job-site conditions, create reports, and pictures of conditions
OWNER/OPERATOR NOV 2009 – Present
Lovitt Lawn Care – Lake Wylie, SC
Manage organizational budget
Provide continuous customer support
Manage all organizational projects
Oversee finances; invoicing and purchase orders
Strategic thinking and sales development
Apply superb communications skills and enhance problem-solving skills
Effective marketing/building clientele base
Perform all manual tasks including, but not limited to, lawn/property management and maintenance
Develop equipment/vehicle reports and practice successful time management
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR JAN – SEP 2017
Oliver & Sons Paving Co. - Charlotte, NC
Ensured work environment was compliant with safety policies and procedures using appropriate tools and equipment for the task
Properly followed all OSHA/MSHA requirements for a safe working environment
Assisted construction/paving crew with various duties such as shoveling, raking, backing, correct binder/asphalt needed for job
Skid steered, mini excavator, roller, lull, back how to lift place or move material where needed
Signaled operations for construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement to hit critical paths
SUPERVISOR APR 2015 – FEB 2016
Brightview Landscape Services - Charlotte, NC
Responsible for the success of all properties including safety, interviews, hiring crew men, client contact, developing reports, sales, enhancement, production and overall quality of service
Accountable for execution/quality of work orders, replacement of material, scheduling, delivery, installation and communication with all parties included
Planned and managed production schedules to ensure 100% accuracy on time delivery of all contracted work
Monitored/supervised multiple diverse crews on a daily basis
Reviewed project plans and details with sales representative, construction manager, crews and continuously support personnel with office meetings, site visits, emails, phone calls, etc.
Directed team activities, establishing task priorities, labor hours, scheduling and tracking work assignments
Provided guidance and ensured availability of all resources
GENERAL MANAGER DEC 2013 - APR 2015
Lake Wylie Lawn Care – Lake Wylie, SC
•Responsible for overseeing operations and production
•Worked with staff to continue to enhance the day-to-day operations
•Made sound operational and financial decisions
•Involved in decision on equipment maintenance and repairs
•Project and time management, assisted with sales as necessary, ensuring materials and equipment were on hand as needed
•Inspected key clients’ properties and company equipment
•Ensured proper care of all company assets
•Identified and addressed staffing needs
•Monitored and enforced company safety policies
•Conducted daily and weekly meetings with staff
•Gained extensive knowledge in tree, shrub, flowers, and turf
•Horticulture/Turf Management
CREDIT REPORTING/INVESTOR DEFAULT SEP 2012 – DEC 2013
Wells Fargo Corporate – Fort Mill, SC
Conducted credit investigations/analyzing complex and diverse credit information for companies and industries
Analyzed loan requests including analyzing borrower information, financial statements collateral, and tax returns to determine ability to pay
Conducted forecasts analysis, preparing credit reports for review
Provided support to calling officers or account representatives
Coordinated activities in support of credit approval processes
Provided training/review work quality for other credit analysis
Ensured data quality was maintained to be an effective business support process
Designed/conducted moderate complex analysis to identify and remediate data/quality issues and identify process and control gaps
Developed recommendations for optimal approaches to resolve any data requirements that would arise
CREDIT MANAGER JUN 2010 – SEP 2012
Best Way Rent to Own - Rockhill, SC
Researched and evaluated clients credit worthiness
Created credit models to predict risks
Approved/rejected loan request based on credibility and potential revenue and loss
Oversaw company’s lending process
Calculated and set interest rates
Negotiated loan terms with clients
Monitored payments
Followed-up with clients to manage debt settlements and loan renewals
Ensured all lending procedures complied with regulations
Developed, renewed and updated company credit policies
WHOLESALE ACCOUNT MANAGER NOV 2009 – JUN 2010
First National Bank of Arizona - Charlotte, NC
Solicited, built and maintained strong relationships with mortgage brokers
Presented new customers for approval to conduct business with LD wholesalers
Presented loan products, pricing, point of contact/communicated LDW business process with prospective/existing customers
Trained mortgage brokers and bank partners on loan submission and fulfillment process
Managed sales pipeline and closing ratios at levels determine by LDW leadership
•ProCore experience
•Ability to read blue prints
•Extensive experience with building and multifamily construction
•Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
•Understanding of contract management software
•Technology savvy
•OSHA 10 Certified
•SILICA Certified
•Elementary/Basic speaking skills in Spanish
SHAWN MCQUADE
NWR, Project Superintendent
CHRIS DALY
NWR, Superintendent
GENE KNIGHT
NWR, VP OF Superintendents
DAN DYSZELSKI
Charlotte Mechanical, CFO
(704) 622- 9818
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