Daniel Cochran
Berlin, NJ ****9
September 26, 2016
Dear, Sir or Madam
This is in response to your advertisement for a construction management position.
In view of the challenges that accompany growth and communicate excellence, you are undoubtedly assembling the best possible team in order to enhance the construction management process. My background and experience should allow me to make a significant contribution. I can provide strong leadership, structure, and focus toward a common goal thereby improving your total operation.
The creation and implementation of cost targeted programs and projects has resulted in cost reduction and increased effectiveness. Ability to creatively deal with changing and multiple task situations is important.
In addition to the qualifications set forth in the enclosed resume, please consider the following as they relate to providing continued sustained growth for your organization:
- Unparalleled success in transforming start-up ventures into dynamic growth
organizations.
- Exceptionally competent at creating and implementing systems and procedures which promote immediate cost savings.
- Effective user of time management.
- Consistent success in business planning resulting in documented profitability along with client retention.
- Proficient at managing deadlines when performing time-sensitive projects.
A resume is attached for your reference; however, a resume is only an indicator. I would like to meet with you and demonstrate that I have the background and the dedication to be of value to your company.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Daniel Cochran
DANIEL B. COCHRAN
12 Winfield Drive ● Berlin, NJ 08009 ● 609-***-**** ● acwy7a@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS: Long-term diversified experience in construction industry ● Entrepreneur ● Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, and evaluated personnel ● Provide consultative services to high profile clients ● Project management ● Budget planning and budget responsible ● Sales planning and forecasting ● Problem solving ● Sales and sales support ● Client relations ● Supervision of union and nonunion personnel ● Broker union contracts ● Operations and logistics management ● Site security ● Knowledge of OSHA, HAZMAT, and EPA regulations ● Purchasing including capital equipment ● Vendor negotiations ● Read blueprints ● Interpret specifications ● Structural shoring ● Security clearance ● HVAC ● Carpentry ● Electrical work ● Initiate bids and proposals ● Marketing via events ● Machinery maintenance ● Known among my colleagues and employers for my organizational skills and ability to perform multiple projects ●
● Interviewed by national publications and over-the-air venues for successfully directing high-profile project throughout North America and U.S. Virgin Islands.
● Effective training, mentor, and teacher. Train personnel in job duties, safety, client interaction, federal, state, and local regulations, and corporate protocol.
● Provided construction services and managed projects including The World Trade Center, Rockefeller Center, The Empire State Building, SmithKline Beecham, Bell Labs, and The Pentagon.
CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA Certified
CDL License Class A
EXPERIENCE: COCHRAN CONTRACTORS, LLC BERLIN, NJ
A construction management company.
President 2007 to Present
D. B. COCHRAN & SONS CHERRY HILL, NJ
A construction company serving the corporate community nationally.
President 1998 to 2007
● A start-up venture. Achieved sales of $15 million in three years.
INTERNATIONAL INTERIORS, INC. BERLIN, NJ
An interior construction and remodeling company for corporate clients.
General Manager, Fixture Plant 1992 to 1998
Superintendent, Field Projects 1988 to 1992
Clients included JCPenney, Sears, Boscov's, and Marriott Corporation.
HANSELL CONSTRUCTION, INC. EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ
A general contractor.
Project Superintendent 1984 to 1988
Carpenter Foreman 1981 to 1984
BOWMAN BUILDERS VILLAS, NJ
A general contractor.
Carpenter/Foreman 1978 to 1981
EDUCATION: STOCKTON UNIVERSITY GALLOWAY, NJ
Curriculum: Business Management 1980 to 1981