EDWARD C. STROOP III

** ******** ****** ****, ********, FL 34240 ~ 941-***-**** ~ acpe87@r.postjobfree.com

Project Management ~ Construction Management ~ Business Management

Results-focused, challenged driven, bi-lingual construction manager valued for architectural and construction knowledge to produce outstanding performance results, generate extraordinary teamwork in developing projects while maintaining a focus on exceptional cost control measures. Excellent leader

of change to improve organizational productivity and performance.

Proven achievements in residential,retail, commercial, industrial, educational, religious and healthcare projects.

Successful responsibility in design, project management, construction management, and business management. Financially responsible for large projects, documented achievement from conception to completion of diversified projects.

Architecture degree with documented accomplishments in companies of all sizes; strong architecture and construction management background in varied disciplines and multiple industries.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Stroop Design & Construction, Inc. Sarasota, FL

PRESIDENT (2004 - Present)

President and founder of Start-up Company credited with driving aggressive organic business growth, implementing successful project management systems and single-handedly developing selling strategies, client base, sales revenue, customer retention, and successful construction management. Spearheaded development of in-house design/build delivery method that accelerated revenue growth outside of traditional construction strategies that produced almost

immediate gains in operational efficiencies and financial performance. Financially responsible for all construction projects.

Scope: P&L, strategic planning, construction management and all operations authority for business generating million dollar sales annually. Residential, commercial, industrial, religious, educational,healthcare and retail clients. 6 direct employees and over 70 indirect sub-contractors. Multi-disciplined firm with Design, Building Construction, Roofing & Interior Design.

Founded and launched start-up business that produced over $6 million in revenue over the last 5 years.

Selected Key Results:

Created in-house project management systems and templates for successful construction management.

Drove over 150% revenue increase from year 1 to year 3, and maintained over 1 million in revenue for 2009.

Initiated in-house design/build delivery method that increased client retention.

Emphasized and executed strong design aesthetics for every project.

The Maddox Group Sarasota, FL

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (1998 – 2004)

Promoted to champion development and implementation of design/build delivery system to existing architecture firm, including construction operational controls, and led continuous improvements in pursuit of operational excellence in design/build. Hired and overhauled staff, reassigning, dismissing and replacing non performers. Led 15 direct and 100 indirect sub-contractors and material suppliers. Multi-disciplined firm with Architecture, Construction and

Interior Design specializing in educational, religious and residential development projects.

Championed design/build start up for existing architectural firm. State qualifier for construction.

Selected Key Results:

Created and introduced groundbreaking affinity/loyalty program that better supported top sub-contractors and suppliers.

Developed, orchestrated and managed business development, field quality control program and project management programs, building relationships with key material suppliers and local quality sub-contractors.

Led all field superintendents and implemented construction management systems for project management, quality control and cost controls.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Design - Architecture

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Registered Architect, Texas #13008 (non-active)

Florida Certified General Contractor - CGC 1514781

Florida Certified Roofing Contractor - CCC 1329387,

Fluent in Spanish, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook, knowledge of AutoCad

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