ROY L. GRIGGS

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Established construction management professional with extensive

experience in the planning, coordination and execution of large-scale

commercial construction projects.

. Thorough knowledge and expertise in the area of construction, evident

through testifying as a construction expert for numerous legal

organizations.

. Proven record of ensuring client satisfaction, generating new business

and directing teams toward the execution of strategic initiatives that

result in increased productivity.

. Strategically combine business and technology initiatives in order to

capitalize on new growth opportunities.

. Hold comprehensive technical knowledge and the ability to

strategically manage operations from initial planning to problem

solving and ultimate execution.

. Possess a firm grounding in legacy and cutting edge software.

. Thorough knowledge of Green home development, including building

techniques that allow for new applications for cutting-edge

environmental materials.

. Possess wide network of professional contacts within the construction

arena as well as the ability to negotiate and close multi-million

dollar contracts.

PROFESSIONAL CHRONOLOGY

CHICAGOLAND CONCRETE, INC. Chicago, Illinois

2010 to Present

Vice President - Project Manager

Oversaw all aspects of day to day operation. Meet with potential clients to

review their project of residential or commercial projects and providing

estimate of project details while reporting directly to company CEO.

Project coordinating by scheduling of third party vendors, inspections

through several municipalities building departments in order to streamline

client's projects and ensuring maximum levels of client satisfaction.

Evaluated manpower performance, developing corrective action plans for

optimization as needed.

. Played key role in the completion of over $1M in construction

contracts 2011.

. Created and implemented company safety procedures on all construction

sites.

. Helped to develop companies neighborhood outreach and on job train

mentoring program.

ALLCRETE, INC. Chicago, Illinois

2006 to 2009

Vice President

Held partial operational responsibility for the successful operation and

management of a construction firm specializing in affordable green home

development and innovative energy efficient solutions. Managed all facets

of complex commercial and residential construction project roll-out,

including the effective recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation

of engineers, architects and construction personnel. Maintained all

necessary documentation, approving all project modifications and ensuring

strict OSHA, budget, schedule and work quality compliance. Interfaced

extensively with owners, clientele and staff to resolve issues and ensure

that project and customer expectations were met.

. Instrumental in the acquisition of a $46M contract for the

construction of energy efficient, Green homes in the city and

surrounding suburbs.

. Secured LEED certification based upon project's qualifications,

resulting in significant cost-savings for the company as well as the

client.

. Played pivotal leadership role in the overall growth and profitability

of the corporation; acquired approximately $5M in new business

annually.

SPATHIES CONSTRUCTION CO. Chicago, Illinois

2002 to 2006

General Superintendent (2004 to 2006)

Oversaw all aspects of residential construction and renovation projects

while reporting directly to company CEO. Effectively negotiated with the

City of Chicago Department of Housing, proactively addressing issues and

ensuring maximum levels of client satisfaction. Performed schedule

coordination and mentorship of 25 recruited personnel. Evaluated manpower

performance, developing corrective action plans for optimization as needed.

. Played key role in the completion of over $14M in affordable home

construction contracts.

. Created and implemented nightly security systems and remote procedures

on construction sites.

. Increased construction project numbers by approximately 500% in less

than four years (28 homes in 2002 to 120 in 2006).

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Construction Superintendent (2002 to 2004)

Ensured accurate, on-time and budget-compliant completion of over 30

construction projects at any given time. Developed a professional

relationship with city building departments as well as the Department of

Housing. Promptly resolved issues and implemented results-oriented,

mutually beneficial solutions. Analyzed production and performance metrics,

implementing enhancement plans and recommending termination if necessary.

. Integrated scheduling system that provided contractors with increased

project lead time, resulting in alleviated punchlists and corporate

leverage in regards to contractor accountability / performance.

. Implemented Microsoft Project 2003 as the corporation's primary

project management software, resulting in increased performance,

decreased errors and reduced costs for the organization.

TEK-SYSTEMS Downers Grove, Illinois

2000 to 2001

PC Technician

Traveled to various corporate clients located in the Midwest region in

order to successfully execute diverse software / hardware upgrades,

troubleshooting and support as well as terminal installations and

networking configurations / set-up. Served as liaison between company and

clientele in order to quickly resolve technical issues.

REDMON & LEE YOUTH CENTER Quincy, Illinois

1999 to 2000

Technical Support Administrator

Tolton Experience Technical Support Technician

Started within organization as a volunteer in order to renovate the

basement storage area into a fully-functioning computer lab for the youth

center. Designed facility layout as well as the programming,

reconfiguration and updating of 14 donated computers. Volunteer experience

led to full-time employment in an administrative capacity. Performed the

accurate installation and upgrade of hardware, software as well as

programming, networking and de-bugging of various technical programs.

Worked with Windows NT, establishing LAN protocols.

. The renovation saved the center over $20,000 as well as spearheaded

the proposal and acquisition of several private grants for the youth

center.

. Established and instructed computer education and literacy course.

. Received an achievement award from the State of Illinois Comptroller

Dan Hynes.

OFFICE OF MAYOR-ELECT CHUCK SCHOLZ Quincy, Illinois

1999 to 2000

Web Master

Completed the full spectrum of website design for the Mayor's first

official campaign website and

election page, from initial conception and layout to the creation of page's

navigation and structure.

JOHN WOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Quincy, Illinois

1998 to 2000

Computer Services / Technical Support Technician

Integrated and tested network and communications for new campus facilities.

Installed, upgraded,

programmed and de-bugged various network hardware and software in a work

study capacity.

Resolved end-user issues through accurate and efficient troubleshooting.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

LEED Green Associate, Lombard, Illinois 2014

. Green Building Certification Institute Accredited

ARXX ICF Charleston, South Carolina 2008

. ARXX Insulated Concrete Forms Certified Technician

JOHN WOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Quincy, Illinois 1998 to 2001

. Associate of General Education

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY Fort Hood, Texas 1991 to 1996

. 91Bravo-Combat Field Medic, Troop Medical Center, Triage Center,

Ambulance Driver / Paramedic

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Active Member, Chicago Green Home Builders Association; Chicago Android

Association, USGBC-Ilinois.

TECHNICAL APTITUDE

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Project, Word,

Excel, Access, PowerPoint and

Outlook (as well as Outlook Express and Exchange). Administered Novell 4.0

and Windows NT

networks. Thorough understanding of DOS (Disk Operating System) to include

batch files. Possess

experience with QBasic programming as well as a great understanding of

command structures and

operational sequence of IF / THEN structures.

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