Construction Manager Project

ERIK VALERA

**** ******** ***, *******, ** ***** • 832-***-**** • adryf7@r.postjobfree.com

DETAIL-ORIENTED SALES MANAGER

District Manager • Construction Project Manager • Construction Manager • Retail Project Manager

Negotiation • Goal Setting • Project Planning • Budget Management

Delivered Successful Projects • Improved Timelines • Managed Teams • Exceeded Goals

Managed P&L Statements • Led Region in Sales • Drove Revenue • Implemented Programs

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oportun, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Texas (Remote) 2015 - present

Leading financial services company

Senior Regional District Manager July 2020 - present

●Optimized $125M in receivables in 15 locations by managing up to 30,000 monthly transactions.

●Streamlined team of 65+ through customer service and operational training and coaching.

●Exceeded all performance goals by focusing on in-store production and agent utilization targets.

●Expanded financial oversight by managing profit and loss statements, margins, and production.

●Spearheaded successful initiatives, such as succession planning and leadership programs, by providing hands-on management guidance and fostering communication.

●Improved overall productivity by planning and overseeing community outreach events.

●Achieved promotion to lead the second largest company region through excellent performance.

Store Development Construction Manager Oct 2017 - July 2020

●Expanded 9-state construction footprint through successfully directing and executing projects.

●Streamlined regulatory compliance and safety by implementing code enforcement and enforcing all safety protocols and building codes to adhere to city and state requirements.

●Delivered financially viable projects by ensuring that projects were built in line with set budgets, effectively analyzing and managing any change orders or unforeseen conditions.

●Improved accuracy by executing projects in alignment with all design and construction plans.

●Streamlined documentation by effectively handling contract administration, vendor agreements, SOWs, construction schedules, general conditions, cost estimates, drawings, and COIs.

●Built successful vendor relationships through productive communication processes.

Senior District Manager Nov 2015 - Oct 2017

●Improved overall productivity for a team of 62+ by fostering a culture of operational excellence.

●Optimized $84M in receivables in 12 locations by overseeing up to 30,000 monthly transactions.

●Expanded the Texas market by planning the implementation of 45 stores in 2 years.

●Exceeded monthly and quarterly performance goals through successful team initiatives.

●Streamlined Kronos implementation to chain, including reporting, by serving as Field Leader.

Payless Shoesource, Houston, TX July 2013 - Nov 2015

District Manager

●Improved the ranking for districts from 11 to 7 during 2013 by overseeing 27 Houston stores.

●Generated $15M through rolling out new programs and company operations processes.

●Boosted team productivity by providing leadership, motivation, and training to store staff.

●Streamlined HR process by implementing new processes for talent acquisition and retention.

●Improved bottom-line profit by analyzing financial reporting to identify areas for enhancement.

●Launched educational initiative via collaboration on domestic and international video training.

Ross Dress for Less, Houston, TX Sep 2012 - July 2013

Store Manager

●Improved ranking from 13 to 2 in district by updating processes and company programs.

●Boosted customer satisfaction by implementing new approaches and employee incentives.

●Reduced store deficiencies by implementing a vision plan for a 6-month turnaround.

●Optimized staff productivity through mentoring, training, goal setting, and coaching.

●Achieved recognition for most improved store by implementing new back-of-house procedures.

Charming Charlie, Houston, TX Dec 2009 - Sep 2012

Senior Construction Project Manager

●Delivered 47-store project initiative by opening stores in 17 different states, handling all aspects of construction from inception through grand opening.

●Spearheaded 22-store remodel project through meticulous project management delivery.

Toys R Us, Houston, TX Sep 2004 - Nov 2009

Store Manager

●Optimized 6-manager staff workflow by mentoring, training, and setting goals for employees.

●Improved store sales 19% by creating and executing innovative sales strategies.

●Earned top-25 nationwide managerial ranking through consistent excellent sales and store performance for three consecutive years.

●Drove customer satisfaction by articulating needs and implementing targeted solutions.

●Expanded overall business through adopting a holistic approach to building relationships with guests, reaching new customers, and helping maintain existing business.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Houston, TX

Bachelor of Arts, Business

TECHNOLOGIES & CERTIFICATIONS

Technologies: MS Office, Project, Concepts, Outlook; AutoCAD, Turbo Tax, Publisher

Certifications: Health and Life Insurance, Series 6 and 7; Certified Translator (Spanish)

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