Manager Project

WILLIAM MATUK

**** ****** ******● Simi Valley, CA 93065 ● 702-***-**** ● ******@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

I have a passion for construction, believing that the clearest path to success is through communication and a defined project plan. I have combined my experience in hospitality and construction to develop a thorough understanding of the challenges that are experienced during the construction phases, as well as during general business operations.

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

President and Owner, United Building Solutions, Inc, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2004 to 2011

Acquired B-2 General Contracting business and founded United Building Solutions, Inc to provide commercial tenant improvement and custom residence construction services, including general contracting and owner’s representative services. Managed all facets of company operations, incorporating sales and marketing; sub contractor bidding and management processes; finance oversight including AP, AR, payroll, and construction billing; and human resources hiring, training, and terminations. Company had average annual sales of $3 million. Notable projects include:

• 60,000 sf Tenant Improve Project for Phase I & II for Gaming Laboratories International

• Walmart Regional Office Tenant Improvement Project

• Aristocrat Technologies, Inc Assembly Line and Engineering Department Remodel

• Metropolitan Police Department CSI Lab Remodel

Project Manager, TWC Construction, Henderson, Nevada, 2001 to 2004

TWC Construction is a general contractor for commercial construction, ranging from tenant improvements to large industrial and office complexes and retail developments. As Project Manager, I was responsible for administration of all contracting, budgeting and overall supervision for field staff and sub-contractors on tenant improvement and custom residence projects from pre-construction through to inspection and final certification of occupancy. Notable projects include:

• 90,000 SF Addition to Your Vitamins Corporate Office and Manufacturing Facility

• 60,000 SF Tenant Improvement Project for BZillions Corporate Office and Manufacturing Facility

• $3 Million Condo Remodel for Andrew Lessmen (Park Towers)

General Manager, Hilton Gaslamp District, San Diego, California 2000-2001

As General Manager, I coordinated all recruitment and hiring for all hotel positions, oversaw the implementation of front/back of the house systems and was responsible for the final construction and furniture, fixture & equipment installation for this ground up $52 million dollar mixed use project.

• Achieved 3 Star/3 Diamond Ratings

• Through our overall Sales and Yield Management efforts, this property ranked #2 of 233 company properties for Revpar within first 6 months of operations

General Manager, Holiday Inn Minneapolis-West, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1997-2000

During my tenure as General Manager, I was responsible for the deep turn around transition of this property. As part of this process, I managed the completion of full guestroom, public areas and outlet remodel with minimal displacement.

• Increased Revpar, Penetration and Overall Profitability by over 20% within two years after takeover.

General Manager, Holiday Inn Mission Valley-Stadium, San Diego, California, 1996-1997

My team repositioned this property and achieved a 40% gain in revenues within one year. We were integral in the positioning of this asset to provide the foundation for hotel ownership’s profitable sale of this asset within one year after acquisition.

General Manager, Howard Johnson, Whippany, New Jersey, 1994-1996

Responsible for the implementation of the updated Howard Johnson Brand Standards and implementing new Property Management and Yield Management Systems. Catering, Meeting and Outlet Business lines, were revitalized, achieving profitability within 6 months.

Assistant General Manager, Ramada-Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California, 1992-1994

Oversaw operations during weekend and night shifts, reviewed daily revenue and deposit transactions, and monitored all departmental operating budgets and all yield management efforts.

Corporate Construction Manager, Hyatt Hotels and Resort, Los Angeles, California, 1990

Coordinated the efforts of Owners, Architects, General Contractor, FF & E Installation Team and Hotel Staff in the final stages of a $40 million guestroom/public areas remodel, fire and life safety retrofit and asbestos remediation.

Rooms Manager & Exec Housekeeper, Hyatt Wilshire, Los Angeles, California, 1987- 1990

Proactively managed Department Heads and all Rooms Division budgeting for this 400 Room Transient and Group Hotel.

Reservation Manager, Asst Exec Housekeeper, Hotel Asst Manager & Management Trainee, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans Louisiana, 1984- 1987

Oversaw a Reservation Department of 12 for this 1200 Room Convention Hotel hosting major events such as Superbowl XX and the NCAA Final Four. As Management Trainee I rotated between all front and back of the house departments for a period of 1 year gaining insight on interdepartmental communication and all aspects of each department.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 1984

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified General Contractor, Nevada License # 06325

• Certified Hotel Administrator

• General Manager Brand Certifications held with Hilton, Holiday Inn and Howard Johnson

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Volunteer, Andre Agassi Foundation, Grand Slam For Children

• Volunteer, I Have A Dream Foundation

• Committee Member, San Diego State University, Hotel Internship Committee

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