Project Management

Richard L. Horton

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Lewisville, TX 75067 Email:

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Summary of Qualifications

. Strategic development and planning of new business and current

business restructuring

. Double digit profitability and cost savings growth realization

. Development and lead multi discipline teams in coordination,

communication and development projects

. Outstanding results in international sourcing, double digit cost

savings and on time delivery of projects

Professional Experience

Director

Ronbow, Newark, CA

June 2013 to November 2013

. Consult on the development of new Ronbow Hospitality Group

. Establish strategic goals and overall operational plans, including

internal structure, reporting and national representation for new

division

. Development of operating budget and five year plan objectives for new

division

. Creation of marketing collateral and trade show venue selection to

launch new division

. International review, selection and management of designers to develop

custom designer series collections as platform for launch of new brand

Sales Operations

Swarovski - Swarovski Architectural Solutions (SAS), Plattsburgh, NY

June 2012 to May 2013

. US Operational Management of SAS project management, design, and

engineering staff for all Commercial, Hospitality, and Luxury Custom

projects

. Strategic planning, development and implementation of annual

operations budget - SAS US

. Development and implementation of base line KPI's to begin foundation

reporting on productivity of international sales staff against spend

and goals

. 28% increase in project dollar volume first year to 420+/- projects

annually totaling over $320M

. 38% increase in profitability first year due to restructuring and

efficiencies in process management

. Marked increase in client satisfaction and retention due to

restructure and policy changes

. Consult and begin to implement changes to the international structure

of the SAS Team

Director Project Services - Focused, Full and Luxury Properties

Hilton Worldwide - Supply Management, McLean, VA

April 2011 to June 2012

. Selection, retention and relocation of the existing team and hiring of

new staff for the Hilton Supply Management - Project Management Team

from Beverly Hills, CA to McLean, VA

. Direct the in house team for all Owned, Managed and Franchised Assets

for Hilton Supply Management Projects Internationally.

. Management of all high profile owned asset projects including: Master

Plan Renovation of the Waldorf=Astoria New York, Hilton McLean Tysons

Corner, Hilton San Francisco, HGVC Las Vegas Karen Rooms Renovation

2010, Hilton Waikoloa Rooms Renovation 2011, Hilton San Juan Caribe,

Hilton Sao Paolo Brazil and all other Projects for Hilton Supply

Management Group

. Rotating project work load averaging 190 Projects, 25,000 Line Items,

$180M Annual Spend

Project Director

Bray Whaler International, Dallas, TX

June 2010 to March 2011

. Development and execution of strategic sourcing for local minority and

woman owned businesses for publically funded project in accordance and

with approval of local government officials and policy

. Direct and implement with the in house team the purchasing, freight,

logistics and installation of FF&E and OS&E for the Omni Dallas

Convention Center with a total spend in excess of $38M

Director of Purchasing and Design

Noble Investment Group, Atlanta, GA

November 2007 to October 2009

. Direct design, purchasing, freight, logistics and installation of all

FF&E and OS&E teams.

. Completion of more than 50 new build and renovation projects

throughout the United States in 22 months with a total spend in excess

of $450M

. Utilized vendor relationships to insure just in time delivery for 95%

of projects

. Cost savings in excess of 20% directly related to negotiation, vendor

bids and vendor relationship resulting in a return of funds back to

the projects bottom line

Sr. Director 2005 to 2007 / Project Director 2004 to 2005

Duncan and Miller Design, Dallas, TX

April 2004 to November 2007

. International management of over 170 designers, architects, spec

writing, purchasing and support staff

. RFP, contract review, proposals, contract negations and compliance

including estimating and budgeting for all DMD projects

internationally

. Development and implementation of new specification and purchasing

data base system for international use at all DMD office locations

Project Director

The John Hardy Group, Atlanta, GA

May 2001 to April 2004

. Project review and management of budgets, design, purchasing and

installation for JHGI limited-service, full-service and luxury

projects worldwide

. Identify cost savings options and recommendations, while maintaining

design intent, for client and brand review and approval

FF&E Manager

Le Triomphe Property Group, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA

May 2000 to May 2001

. Review and approval of FF&E budgets, design, purchasing and

installation for company portfolio of historic renovation hotels in

the French Quarter of New Orleans

Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Mirage Resorts Inc., Las Vegas, NV

June 1998 to May 2000 Mirage Events 1999 to 2000, Atlandia Design and Beau

Rivage Construction 1998 to 1999

Merchandise Manager/Intern/ Sales Associate

March 1993 to June 1998

JC Penney Co., Inc. St. George, UT - Children's Apparel

& Shoe 1997 to 1998,

Las Cruces, NM - Lingerie & Home 1996 to

1997

Las Cruces, NM - Men's & Women's Apparel

1995 to 1996

El Paso, TX - Men's Apparel 1993 to 1995

Lithographer Petty Officer Second Class

August 1988 to July 1992

United States Navy USS America CV-66, Homeport:

Norfolk, VA 1991 to 1992

USS Hunley AS-31, Homeport: Norfolk, VA

1989 to 1991

Education

University of Texas - El Paso

Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing

Defense Systems Management College - Fort Belvoir, VA

Lithography

Honors & Awards

Jack In The Black Box Theater Company

Non Profit Theater Company - Founding Board Member

US Navy

Good Conduct Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal

Campaign Medals for Desert Storm & Desert Shield

Boy Scouts of America

Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm

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