CHAD LUCYNSKI, PMP

PROVEN OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Seasoned professional manager with two-plus decades of front-line, hands-on experience managing all aspects of two businesses faced with adverse market conditions. Business acumen encompasses strategy, sales, operations, finance and the interpersonal demeanor to gain colleagues’ commitment to a stated vision. Communicates with clarity, relevance and impact at all levels, in both written and verbal form. Understands how bottom lines are built and maintained and employs that insight when developing pricing and negotiating terms. Astute at identifying areas when operational improvement can grow profits, and adept at implementing the necessary changes in timely, cost-effective, palatable ways. An exceptional ROI hire for any company wishing to optimize its opportunities for success.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CORNERSTONE DETENTION PRODUCTS, Madison, AL

Industry’s largest detention equipment contractor (DEC), security controls integrator and locking systems manufacturer

Vice President – Construction Operations (DEC Program Manager) 2014 - 2016

Retained after merger to establish processes similar to those put in place at Norment; i.e., reduced cost structure, improved operational efficiency, lowered claims and more dependable performance

Grew margins 40%+ through a combination of process improvement, value engineering, and resource management

Implemented earned value management methodology to improve project management and financial reporting

Improved cash position by reducing accounts over 60 days 75%

● Developed and implemented annual strategic plan for maintaining profitability in face of shifting customer base, a contracting price/margin environment and declining industry growth

● Led three dedicated teams; six project managers, four project engineers and +/- 100 field installers o Created and installed new processes that ensured a consistent, company-wide approach to evaluating the profitability of potential projects, developing contributory pricing and maintaining cost-effective operations o Exceeded program KPIs by ensuring individual team members’ success in satisfying their respective goals

● Determined and directed investments comprising a $55MM operating budget

NORMENT SECURITY GROUP, INC., Montgomery, AL

(acquired by Cornerstone Detention Products 4/14)

Industry’s leading detention equipment contractor, security controls integrator and locking systems manufacturer

A 21-year career of continual growth in breadth and importance of responsibility, driven by consistently exceeding expectations in each assignment

Vice President – Construction Operations (DEC Program Manager) 2012 - 2014

● Created annual corporate business plans that defined the strategy and methods of implementation best able to maintain profitability in a stressed marketplace

● Managed the full scope of functional and business activities of the domestic and international elements of the business

● Led management team through negotiations and due diligence of two separate merger actions

Vice President – East Coast Operations (Portfolio Manager) 2009 - 2011

● Managed all aspects of business operations in territory covering all of US east of the Rocky Mountains

● Improved market share as a result of refined cost efficiency, strategic purchasing, and customer management

● Secured international account allowing for additional high margin revenue stream Regional Manager 2002 - 2009

● Managed Georgia-to-Maryland territory that was doing <$1MM of unprofitable business upon arrival. Promoted when sales reached $18MM+ with 22% EBITDA. o Expanded existing business by developing three distinct programs (service, construction and security electronics) o Established sales strategy to pursue targeted opportunities improving margins and reducing unacceptable risk o Leveraged existing technical capabilities to establish a nationally recognized security electronic systems integrator

PRIOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Senior Project Manager 1999

Project Manager 1997

Project Engineer 1996

Field Installer 1993

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP), ID 1958079

Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB), ID 6045254

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SOFTWARE: MS Office, MS Excel (Advanced Proficiency), MS Project (Advanced Proficiency), PENTA Technologies, Timberline/Sage

PLATFORM/OS: PC and Mac

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

PMI – North Alabama Chapter

EDUCATION

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY, Provo, UT

BS – Business Management

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY, Provo, UT

MBA Planned Graduation – October 2017

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