DENNIS J. RHEM

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Austin, TX *8738 C: 512-***-****

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

• Senior es t imator, project manager, & general contracting executive with an in depth understanding of the Commercial Construction industry. Skilled at creating and implementing strategic organizational changes that increase sales.

• Developed and managed key relationships with Home Depot, and select retail clients which led to mul t i -million dollar commercial construction contracts with numerous other Fortune 100 companies which increased revenue and shareholder equity.

Obtained Contractors Licenses in 9 states in order to expand the reach of locally based contractors to a national presence EXPERIENCE

BAILEY ELLIOTT CONSTRUCTION, Austin, TX May 2014 - Present Bailey Elliott Construction is a full service commercial general contractor, located in Austin, since 1971. We have been a leader in commercial general contracting throughout the Central Texas region for over 4 decades. Project Manager

Provide project management for commercial construction in and around the Austin area TBC COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, Portland, Tx May 2013 – March 2014 TBC provides accelerated quality construction for retail clients throughout the State of Texas Specializations include open store remodels, as well as ground-up and additions to all types of commercial construction Senior Estimator

Recruited by the partnership Vice-President to develop, provide and coordinate company estimating procedures Contact and market previous commercial customers to add to the company’s client list. BRAUN & BUTLER CONSTRUCTION, Austin, TX Sept 2011 –– Oct. 2012 Braun & Butler a privately held company, providing quality construction & construction management throughout Austin TX area. Receiving numerous awards both public and private for their accomplishments. Project Manager

Recruited by the company president to develop, market and sustain a retail division/presence for Texas expanding to multi-state Work. Evaluate past contacts and their locations to develop strong ties. EVANS TEAM USA CORPORATION, Kingwood, TX Sept 2009 –– April 2010 Evans Team, a privately held company, provides successful Accelerated Project Management and Moisture Control and Drying Services to turnkey total repair to commercial businesses that have experienced unforeseen catastrophes. The company has ceased operations until it can secure more projects.

Director of Project Management

Recruited by the company President to oversee project management transitioning into the role of Vice President of Construction. Oversaw strategy development f or all company projects. Evaluated, coordinated, and installed a new company accounting system with added purchasing and job cost controls. Recruited job/site supervi sor s and project managers. J.R. HEINEMAN & SONS, INC., Midland, MI June 1993 –– June 2008 For nearly 100 years, J.R. Heineman and Sons has been providing specialized services for the design, management and construction of industrial and commercial facilities throughout the United States. President/CEO

Recruited from Whittaker Construction to lead all company operations and strategically changed the company strategy from a locally focused entity to a leader in national commercial construction.

Oversaw all company estimating and project management including project liaison for major clients, supervised approximately 80 employees including accounting, project managers, estimators, and field supervision. Implemented cost controls, accurate estimating processes, operational processes, and project management systems for all company projects which ranged from $5 million to $15 million in size; provided strategic direction for all company departments. Consulted with large national clients on value engineering projects and budget analysis. Led conceptual, hard bid, and negotiated projects.

Notable contributions:

Customer Relationship Negotiation and Management

Negotiated, led, and managed multi-million dollar nationwide retail expansions for clients including Wa l -Ma r t, Home Depot, Auto Zone, Menards, Outback Steakhouse, Circuit City, and Office Depot. Managed multiple industrial expansions for Hemlock Semiconductor and Dow Corning. Awarded the 2005 Home Depot Award for Outstanding Service. P&L

• Grew business from $15 million in annual sales to approximately $90 million by changing company strategy from a local focus to national scope with particular emphasis on identifying and leading projects for large multinational companies. Project Management

Implemented an automated cost management process which significantly improved the accuracy of job costing. Developed and Managed a Design/Build p r o g r am for buildings including correctional institutions, sports arenas, medical facilities, churches, and office buildings.

Talent Management

Recruited, hired, and retained high performing estimating, project management, and field superintendents. Increased staff size 50% by growing the business and creating a need for new employees. WHITAKER CONSTRUCTION, CO., Kalamazoo, MI April 1991 –– June 1993 Whitaker Construction Company specializes in Commercial, Medical and Institutional projects, completing more Than $500 million dollars of General Contracting and Construction Management since 1970. Estimator/Project Manager

Developed and managed design/build projects. Coordinated the addition of pre-engineered buildings to company product offerings. Expanded the company marketing plan.

RHEM CONSTRUCTION CO., Kalamazoo, MI May 1979 –– April 1991 Rhem Construction wa s a privately held construction f i rm, founded in 1975, which specialized in small commercial Construction and concrete. The company ceased operations shortly after the owner, Jack Rhem, passed away. Vice President, Estimating, Sales, and Marketing

Led company sales, estimating, and marketing for a 25 employee general contracting company. Clients included community credit unions, Stryker Corporation, Upjohn Company, multiple churches, restaurants, and car washes. EDUCATION

FERRIS STATE COLLEGE, Big Rapids, MI 1977 –– 1979

Degree in Construction Management

ALBION COLLEGE, Albion, MI 1975 –– 1977

Coursework toward a degree in Engineering

LICENSES

Contractor’s License Qualified for North Carol ina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Utah CERTIFICATIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Wal-Mart Storm Water & Project Manager for Remodeling trained & certified. OSHA 30 Hour Certified

Great Lakes Safety Training for Chemical Plants

Wal-Mart Project Manager for Remodeling training certified LEED Green Associate

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