Management Manager

DONALD M. HORNER, JR.

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Beachwood OH 44122 Email: **********@*****.***

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Top-performing and dedicated Construction Project Management Executive with more than 25 years of comprehensive experience in successful management of site and building design, real estate development, all phases of construction, purchasing, and infrastructure of building projects. Instrumental in managing staff and resources, streamlining construction processes, estimating, improvements controlling budget and cost, bidding, market development plans, forecasting, and providing effective solutions to the problems. Effectively partners and achieves contracts with design, engineering firms, specialty consultants, contractors, and vendors. Recognized for attention to detail, organization skills and for delivering a global perspective.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Staffing & Management Plan

Senior Management Relationships

Staff Supervision/Activity Tracking

Site Safety / OSHA Compliance

Critical Path Scheduling

Bid Package Preparation

Team Building & Leadership

Budgeting & Cost Controls

Value Engineering Services

Contract Administration

Construction Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIGNET JEWELERS 09/2014 –12/ 2015

VICE PRESIDENT OF STORE PLANNING

Accountable for partner with the senior executive team to execute corporate strategies for growth and cost reduction. Lead a team of four directors and of 34 team members for Design, Construction, Facilities repair and maintenance and budget reductions. Exceptionally performed all aspects of the construction budget through strategic planning, financial analysis, accurate cost tracking and expense management. Focused on tying Design, Construction and Repair and Maintenance into an exciting new design along with a focus on 10 year life cycle costs. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Successfully developed, planned and executed project budgets. Ensured all contracted services are completed on time, within budget, and achieved all quality requirements before payment release.

Established and implemented a performance measurement system for Project Managers and General Contractors with critical KPI’s for time, cost and quality. Tied this into a philosophy of continuous process improvement.

Commanded a cross functional team tasked with the new Zale’s and Jared store of the future design. Developed a detail project schedule gaining buy-in from Marketing, Visual, Purchasing, Operations and the Store Planning team.

Designed and constructed for 235 major capital projects of over $150m and an R&M budget of $15m on over 3,300 locations within the United States and Canada. Drove $2.6M in GC cost savings exceeding the goal currently by over 30%. Oversaw the R&M team for a 3,300 store system, generating $3.0M in negotiated savings. APPLE AMERICAN GROUP 04/2013 – 09/2014

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION

Guaranteed that construction, design, and facilities align with the company goals and customer expectations. Confirmed projects were completed on time, in budget, and achieved all contract requirements before final payments are release. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Administered and directed a department of Project Managers tasked with managing from concept to completion of over 100 remodels and 14 new restaurant totaling over $50 million. The team was executed project management, cost estimating, budget forecasting and planning, permitting, bidding, and post audit and capturing lessons learned.

Developed new process and metrics to achieve over 300% new store growth. Performed new training guidelines to ensure the highest quality standards while also reducing construction costs. YULISTA MANAGEMENT SERVICE 06/2008 – 07/2012

DEPUTY AVIATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Prime contractor supported the Army’s rapid Prototype Integration Facility of the Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center. Yulista provided cost estimates, engineering set up and program management for over 46 individual engineering projects; administered technical direction, procurement, electrical, mechanical, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, supervision and ensuring all deliverables and milestones are met for design development for the following aircraft OH-58- (A,C,D,F) C-26, C-27, UH-60, HH-60, AH64, CH-47, Bell 206/407 and TH-67. DONALD M. HORNER, JR. Page 2

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Established, led and managed scheduling, budgeting, contract negotiations and technical performance. Provided overall leadership on new programs, managing more than 42 team members and $200 million in contracts, ensuring all customer expectations were met or exceeded (time, cost, and quality).

Developed and executed project management plans, ensuring effective resource utilization of personnel, facilities and equipment. Developed and led bid and proposal teams for new business.

Expertly proceeded as Program Manager for over 6 months, project funding increased by $25 million and team headcount by 33%; proactively kept new program staffing in line with long-term commitments.

Led program teams to hit all milestones and deliverables, participated in program audits and evaluations for management and military customers.

NANSHE GROUP 12/2006 – 06/2008

AREA PARTNER (PRINCIPAL, SOUTH REGION)

Commercial Development Services specialized in construction management, contract administration, project and engineering planning, project management, cost estimating, budget forecasting and planning, permitting, bidding, facility inspections, construction mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and feasibility studies. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Skillfully controlled development of Commerce Banks in the D.C. Area. Utilized multiple consultants working with the District of Columbia to obtain all required city approvals. Managed permitting and construction, delivering banks to operations on scheduled dates, within budget; all quality standards met.

Supervised projects to identify and address mechanical, electrical and plumbing quality issues for optimal results.

Organized and performed feasibility studies for 20 + locations, including onsite inspections and business analysis for decisions to purchase; estimating repairs/upgrades needed to bring buildings up to specifications. HORNACO, INC. 08/1999 – 11/2006

PRESIDENT

Effectively negotiated and managed maintenance and facility management contracts to reduce costs while ensuring preventive maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds; met OSHA, local health and safety codes, and franchisee safety and security policy requirements. Shaped and developed operational strategies, company vision and strategic direction while effectively communicated to the management teams and ensured all team members were executing the behaviors daily, in turn achieved the desired long-term profitability and key guest metric results. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Developed and aligned bonus plans, weekly and monthly store-level tracking and performance evaluations while driving cash flow and profitability. Exceeded first-year financial goals, outpacing peers by more than 5.4%.

Business leadership of a six-location company; responsible for profit and loss for $4.8 million in sales, strategic planning, facility management and maintenance, long-term budget forecasting and execution, new unit construction, local marketing, human resources, recruiting, training and personnel resource management for 11 salaried managers and over 100 crew members.

Efficiently developed a 10-year financial plan along with a staffing and management plan. Performed all human resource management including writing the employee handbook, hiring forms, manager and team member performance evaluation, and developing a monthly performance bonus plan.

Designed and implemented statistical process control metrics aimed at enhancing efficiencies, improving customer satisfaction and driving sales and profitability goals.

Guided two companies through restructuring; emerged stronger and sold the companies for $1.25 million in shareholder profit within 24 months of restructuring. CAREER NOTE

TACO BELL CORPORATION 1992 – 1999

DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING/MARKET MANAGER/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER MOBIL OIL CORPORATION 1989 – 1992

PROJECT ENGINEER AND DESIGN ENGINEER (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT) UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1985 – 1989

COMBAT ENGINEERING PLATOON COMMANDER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER EDUCATION

Total Quality Management Certification (1993), Marymount University, Arlington, VA Master in Business Administration (1989), National University, San Diego, CA Engineer School (1985), United States Marine Corps BS in Mechanical Engineering (1984), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

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