CEO/ project management

William T Lowery

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Home 334-***-**** Cell 334-***-****

*****@*************.***

www.villagecoffee.biz

Executive /Project Management

Results – driven management professional with first–rate skills in directing full cycles for complex, multi-site programs and initiatives. Proven ability to deliver substantial revenue, productivity, and quality improvements through well managed, on time projects. Particularly strong in staff development, including training, coaching, and evaluation.

Core competencies include:

Cost reduction & Avoidance · Operations Management · Staff Training & Development

Key Program Management · Strategic Sales Planning · Client Relations & Negotiations

Quality Assurance · Budget & Financial Management · Performance Management

P&L Management · HR Functions / Issues

Professional Experience

Village Coffee Inc – Troy, AL

CEO, 2004 – Present

Selected Accomplishments

Responsible for setting budgets, forming partnerships, and hiring a team to steer the company accordingly.

Managed owner consultants, contractors and vendors through pre-construction, construction and post construction process.

Assisted in the required regulatory notifications and impact regarding project costs and schedules.

Assisted in analyzing estimates and quotes for contractors, subcontractors and vendors.

Assessed materials, labor and equipment required for a construction project.

Provided budget feedback during pre-design process

Implemented overall company strategy, strategic plan, & operational plan.

Setup organization chart; job descriptions, & authority levels

Responsible for management recruitment and development: Succession planning, in-house training, outside training, promotion from within, human resource plan, new positions, active recruiting

Setup corporate policies, new policies, management standards of performance and performance reviews.

Placed Controls such as monthly reports, quarterly reviews, and supplemental action programs

Overseer of product development, quarterly priority meetings, status reports, new products, development expense, community relations, public relations, and community participation.

Glory To HIM Inc, Troy, AL

Entrepreneur, 2000 – 2004

Selected Accomplishments

· Researched, developed, and designed a chain of upscale Tanning Salons.

· Designed Scientific Schedule for objective business

· Located and negotiated commercial properties

· Supervised Build Out

· Created mechanical, electrical, and HVAC plans

· Designed and setup pricing Structure

Palm Harbor Homes

Sales, 1998 – 2000

Selected Accomplishments

· Conferred with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.

·Prepared documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.

·Coordinated property closings, oversaw signing of documents and disbursement of funds.

·Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.

·Reviewed plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.

·Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.

·Appraised properties to determine loan values.

·Evaluated mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.

·Investigated clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.

·Developed networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred

·Contacted utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.

·Located and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science Troy University

Major: Psychology

Minor: Business

** Nominated Top New Franchise 2005

**Won Multi- Sales Awards Palm Harbor Homes 1997

** Developed Bench Mark Program RAFB 1996

** Received Young Man of the Year Award 1995

** 10 years consecutive status with Top Ten Retail Contribution to Profits (CTP) 1985-1995

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