VP of Operations

SHAWN T. CABANISS

*****.********@**.*** ***** Faywood, Helotes, TX 78023 512. 375.1362

EDUCATION

**** ****** ** ****: Applied Philosophy & Ethics Concentration: Philosophy of Technology Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

2012 Master of Theological Studies Concentration: 20th Century Theology Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, GA 2002 Bachelor of Arts: Religion, Speech Communications (Minor) University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2017- Present Vice President of Operations

Terramark Urban Homes San Antonio, TX

• Supervise 11 full-time employees: Purchasing Manager, Assistant Purchasing Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Office Manager, Land Development Manager, (3) Architectural Coordinators, and a Marketing Coordinator

• Produce and monitor monthly management reports on pertinent employee data

(customer satisfaction, cycle time, cost, etc.).

• Work across departments to produce architectural plans and/or plan corrections within established time frames.

• Release homes for construction in a manner to maximize productivity with adjustments allowed for division sales pace.

• Ensure the effective and efficient use of BuilderTrend by members of the Purchasing and Construction teams.

• Establish construction budgets and monitor hard cost for adherence to budget and for variances.

• Ensure the correct MLOT process is followed and costs are updated within 5 business days of start.

• Document warranty costs by item to identify areas for improvement.

• Establish and enforce quality standards for materials, workmanship and final product.

• Monitor adherence to all phases of the established quality control system (i.e. in-line inspections, final management quality inspection).

• Ensure construction personnel maintain the established standards for the neighborhood regarding cleanliness and appearance (i.e. accessibility to homes, erosion control, street cleaning, etc.).

• Develop, implement and ensure adherence to the Terramark Urban Homes Job Safety Manual.

2017 Senior Field Manager

PSW Real Estate Austin, TX

• Process scheduling and construction management for Phase 1 of an urban in-fill community of 90+ units in South Austin’s North Bluff community. North Bluff is comprised of seven two-story condominiums with an average square footage of 1554 and an entry price of $275,000.

• Carry-load peaked at 15 units.

SHAWN T. CABANISS

*****.********@**.*** 11411 Faywood, Helotes, TX 78023 512-***-**** 2013-2016 Senior Project Manager

Ashton Woods Homes, Killeen & Georgetown, TX

• Managed construction activities for a wide variety of series/floor plans ranging in square footage from 1,519 to 3,322 and a price point of $135,000 to $795,000.

• Developed a Pre-Drywall Orientation and Pre-Construction form to implement division- wide for streamlining communication with buyers.

• Began a process of Pre-Quality Checks/Quality Inspections on all homes that resulted in 33 consecutive closings without an Exception List (outstanding items).

• Trained sales on construction terminology, materials, and process scheduling through coordinated weekly meetings.

• Developed a weekly Safety Inspection form.

• Received Guild Quality Survey recognition for 15 consecutive positive Customer Service Surveys.

• Promoted to Senior Project Manager and received AW Leadership Training at corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA.

• Managed four model home conversions in Yowell Ranch and White Rock Estates Communities

• Completed five back-to-back model builds:

• Oaks at San Gabriel (MAX Austin HBA Award Winning Model, Featured on Hot on Homes, Austin)

• Georgetown Village (2 models, Featured on Hot on Homes, Austin)

• The Summit at Lake Travis (2 models, Featured on Hot on Homes, Austin

• Supervise, train, and lead 4 direct-reports.

2012-2013 Construction Superintendent

StyleCraft Builders, McGregor, Hewitt, Woodway, TX

• Successfully navigated the transition from one of the nation's largest production homebuilders to StyleCraft's private, family-owned, semi-custom homebuilding culture.

• Managed construction activities for a wide variety of series/floor plans ranging in square footage from 1,300 to 3,000 and a price point of $140,000 to $270,000.

• Management of all construction and warranty for three communities (and municipalities): Indian Trails, Stone Ridge, and Badger Ranch.

• Developed and enforced a Trade Partner Agreement to set proper expectations for job site cleanliness, safety, and communication.

• Edited a company-wide, vendor-specific Scope of Work which was implemented. 2005-2010 Field Manager III

Centex Homes/Pulte Group, Austin, Killeen, Temple, TX

• Advanced from a Field Manager I to Field Manager III.

• Managed construction activities for a wide variety of series/floor plans ranging in square footage from 1,111 to 4,041 and a price point of mid-90s to 270s; twelve subdivisions in five years.

• Mentored and trained new Field Managers.

• Led quarterly homeowner meetings to educate buyers of construction processes and set proper expectations.

SHAWN T. CABANISS

*****.********@**.*** 11411 Faywood, Helotes, TX 78023 512-***-**** PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Budgets

• Cost Reduction &Value Engineering

• Operational Forecasting

• Contract Negotiation

and Management

• Project Planning

• Process Scheduling

• Construction Management

• Vendor/Supplier Management

• eSchedule

• BuildPro

• BuilderMT

• Siebel

• BuzzSaw

• BuilderTrend

• Fieldlens

• DynamicBuilder

• Buildtopia

ACADEMIC HONORS

Vice President’s Academic Honor Roll

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2001

Acton Institute, Towards a Free and Virtuous

Society Conference

Truett Seminary, Baylor University, 2002

Claude Slate Memorial Scholarship

Truett Seminary, Baylor University, 2002

Eastern Star Scholarship

Truett Seminary, Baylor University, 2003

2nd Year MTS Class Representative

Candler School of Theology, Emory

University, 2011-2012

C3 Budget Committee

Candler School of Theology, Emory

University, 2012

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

10 Hour OSHA Certification

Centex Homes, 2005, Ashton Woods Homes,

2013

Certified Storm Water Compliance

Representative

Centex Homes, 2007

Annual Least Variance Award

Ashton Woods Homes, 2016

Quarterly Least Variance Award

Ashton Woods Homes, 2016 Q4

Annual Builder of the Year Award

Ashton Woods Homes, 2016

Quarterly Customer Service Awards

Ashton Woods Homes, 2014 Q3, 2015 Q2,

2015 Q3, 2015 Q4, 2016 Q1

Quarterly Least Items on QI Inspections

Award

Ashton Woods Homes, 2014, Q3

Quarterly Credits Award

Ashton Woods Homes 2015, Q4

Ashton Woods Leadership Training

Ashton Woods Homes, 2014

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