Sales Representative Project

JOHN H. EDISON

**** ******** ** *****: 616-***-****

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 Cell: 616-***-****

Email: ******.****@*********.***

SUMMARY

Chief Operating Officer with 23 years of experience in the professional services sector. Expertise in creation, implementation and management of strategic and operational plans using collaborative multi-discipline teams of professionals and para-professionals. Applies strong analysis skills, attention to details, problem solving and adaptability to changing priorities while mentoring and supervising staff and maintaining strong client relationships. Responsibility for profit and loss and improving efficiencies.

EXPERIENCE

JHE BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Business and management contract and consulting services

• PARRY, MURPHY ASSOCIATES

Independent Sales Representative selling business to business vendor cost reduction services.

• KINDEL FURNITURE

Analyzed information flow and communication processes for production of high end residential furniture manufacturer and made recommendations for changes.

BETA DESIGN GROUP INC., Grand Rapids, Michigan

A full service architectural and engineering firm.

Co-founder, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Managed the daily operations of a $6 Million full service architectural and engineering company.

• Formulated human resource and benefit programs to attract and retain staff members.

• Determined staffing decisions and processes to balance staff levels with workload.

• Supervised accounting, information technology and administrative staff in support of design professionals and project requirements.

• Established and maintained insurance, legal, banking and outside accounting relationships to assure added value.

• Directed project leaders and department managers while maintaining schedules and budgets.

• Developed purchasing processes and decisions to control costs and cash flow.

• Conducted contract negotiations to properly document corporate and client obligations and project requirements.

• Created original company business plan, secured financing and established goals and objectives. Facilitated “Good to Great” planning initiative establishing a new corporate culture.

• Prepared and monitored corporate workload, staffing and budget forecasts which facilitated appropriate resource allocation.

• Determined priorities for resources between competing projects while balancing the needs of the client and the company.

• Negotiated office and equipment leases below market rates.

• Resolved errors and omissions issues while maintaining positive client relations with 95% client retention.

• Acted as Principal in Charge of the Grand Rapids JW Marriott project. Facilitated client and contractor relations during planning and construction and managed multiple sub-consultants for interior design. Project was delivered on schedule and within budget.

JOHN H. EDISON

THE WBDC GROUP INC., Grand Rapids, Michigan

A full service architectural and engineering firm.

Vice President of Operations

Managed the daily operations of a 330 person full service architectural and engineering company.

• Prepared workload, staffing and budget forecasts to anticipate required resources

• Coordinated insurance, legal and banking relationships.

• Supervised accounting, information technology, administrative and human resource staff in support of design professionals.

• Provided facility management for 4 offices which maintained company standards and minimized costs.

• Planned and implemented a corporate restructuring which preserved jobs, clients, and projects.

Director of Real Estate Development

Created investment and project opportunity through acquisition of real estate.

• Planned, managed, and acted as Principal in Charge and Owners Representative on projects with budgets of up to $8 million in Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Midland.

• Arranged for the sale of the original corporate headquarters for approximately 50% over appraised value.

BARRETT PAVING Bensenville, Illinois

Asphalt paving contractor and supplier.

Director of Construction Services

L. W. EDISON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Grand Rapids, Michigan

A highway and airport contractor.

Chief Operating Officer

Director of Concrete Paving

EDUCATION

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, emphasis in Construction

AFFILIATIONS

Michigan Road Builders Association

Michigan Concrete Pavers Association

Michigan Asphalt Pavers Association

Dwelling Place Board of Directors

Grace Episcopal Church Vestry Member

Leadership Michigan

Grand Rapids Parking Commission

Grand Rapids Chamber CEO Roundtable

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

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