Edward W. LaFetra

**** ******* ****, #* *******, FL 32804 321-***-**** acf78x@r.postjobfree.com

JOB OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position that will provide a challenging opportunity to significantly contribute

to an organization’s efficiency, growth and profitability.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Broadly talented business professional with a proven record of success in leadership,

management, and relationship building.

Highly organized with a dual focus on big picture issues and details; skilled at following

through to accomplish simultaneous objectives within deadline driven environments.

Results oriented manager who expects the top performance in every endeavor.

EXPERIENCE

2012-Present President/Owner, EWL Services Group, LLC.

Responsible for the daily operations of a development services firm.

Responsible for negotiating all contracts for vertical/horizontal construction projects from

pricing to finish project for client.

Manage all contract and budget preparations for the organization.

Act as a liaison for clients (engineering firms, municipalities, and site contractors,

property owners and management companies) to ensure that all projects are completed

within the monetary and timeline budget.

Coordinate and manage the activities of any and all sub-contractors employed by the

EWL Services Group, LLC and or client in the course of operations.

2010-2012 Vice President of Sales/Marketing & Operations, APRO Construction Group, LLC

Managed the daily operations of a full service commercial construction company.

Managed all contract and budget preparations for the organization.

Analyze all customer needs and provide a plan of action and implementation to meet

those needs as relates to their individual property or properties.

Responsible for attracting all new customers to the organization through

networking and relationship building.

2006-2010 Partner/President, Vac and Jet Services, Longwood, FL

Managed the daily operations of a full service lift station, sanitary sewer and storm

system cleaning and repair company serving the entire state of Florida.

Responsible for examining site plans with respect to topography, utilities, storm drainage,

sanitary sewer, and water systems to ensure all potential points of conflict were cleaned

and repaired as required.

Coordinated the activities of any and all sub-contractors employed by the organization in

the course of operations.

Managed all contract and budget preparations for the organization.

Approved all accounts payable transactions for the operation.

Responsible for attracting all new customers to the organization through networking and

relationship building.

2002-2006 Partner/Director of Operations, Stratton Contracting, Hopatcong, N.J.

Managed the daily operations of a full service site development company.

Directly responsible for the purchasing and maintenance of all construction materials and

fleet equipment necessary to support a full service site development company.

Successfully negotiated and managed all development related contracts for the

organization.

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Prepared bids for services to be performed on both current and future projects.

Coordinated the activities of any and all sub-contractors employed by the organization in

the course of operations.

1990-2002 Director of Purchasing, Mt. Hope Rock Products/Tilcon, Rockaway, NJ

Worked with various local and state governmental agencies to ensure regulatory

compliance.

Lead negotiator of contracts between the organization and various vendors resulting in

reduced buying costs and savings of approximately $1,000,000.00/year.

Managed the purchasing of all items necessary for the daily operations of the largest rock

quarry on the east coast of the United States (including all heavy and fleet equipment,

crushing and soil reclamation equipment, as well as, asphalt and recycling equipment).

Managed, recruited, and trained all purchasing team members as well as warehouse

team members for both in state and out of state operations.

Controlled all inventory levels for both in state and out of state operations.

Responsible for the management and control of overall fuel consumption for the

organization (approximately $5 million annually).

Approved all accounts payable transactions for the operation.

1988-1990 Assistant Purchaser, Mt. Hope Rock Products, Rockaway, N.J.

Responsible for the purchasing of approximately 1/3 of all items necessary for the daily

operations of the largest rock quarry on the east coast of the United States.

First point of contact with any and all customers to resolve potential conflicts and ensure

maximum customer satisfaction.

Served as the liaison between staff and management to address and resolve vendor and

representative complaints.

Responsible for all order entry requirements.

1986-1988 Warehouse Manager, Mt. Hope Rock Products, Rockaway, NJ

Managed and controlled all warehouse shipping and receiving operations and

transactions.

Led the design, development, and implementation of a warehouse stocking program that

resulted in increased efficiency and a reduction in plant production downtime.

Implemented an inventory management system thus increasing operating efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Certified Florida Storm Water, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector

Member of the Rural Water Association

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