Construction Manager

JERRY DELVENTHAL *********@***.***

*** ***** *****, **********, ** 44230 330-***-**** Home 330-***-**** Cell

MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND FOODSERVICE OPERATIONS

Project Design & Planning / ACAD / Microsoft Office 2007/ Bidding / Standards / Vendors / Supply Chain /

Training / Facilities / Budget / Regulatory Compliance / Scheduling / Cost Control / Capital Equipment

Designed aesthetically pleasing and efficient site plans for national franchise chains, one of which was featured in a trade journal. Supported business expansion through cost efficient approaches, standardized construction and implementation plans, and effective supply chain management. Negotiated deep discounts with vendors, substantially reducing equipment expenses. Managed construction across the country.

" Designed customized cafes, supporting expansion of Bear Creek and $250K increase in revenue.

" Led major remodeling project for Restaurant Developers, enhancing image and sales $1.5M.

" Negotiated vendor contract, saving $360K annually in volume discounts at Restaurant Developers.

" Generated sales leads for license opportunities, leading to close on three new sites for Bear Creek.

Key Skills: Excellent problem solver, finding innovative and cost effective design solutions. Prepare comprehensive training documentation. Manage large scale change efforts, allowing for business continuity. Lead cross functional teams. Expertise in code compliance.

Certified Manager, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, National Sanitation Foundation.

FCSI, Foodservice Consultants Society International

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Go to Manager for troubled units while in Operations Department. While with Restaurant Developers Corp. I became a manger to go in and fix-up troubled units and then move on to the next. Which led to my advancement within the company and Employee of the Year in 1994.

Designed customized cafes, supporting national expansion of Bear Creek and $250K increase in revenue. Joined small company with minimal design and construction capability or understanding of code requirements. Created drawings; established design, equipment and construction standards. Added 17 full service cafes, 10 coffee carts, and 10 modular units in two years, up from two units in prior year.

Led major remodeling project for Restaurant Developers, enhancing image and boosting sales $1.5M. Developed practical approach to modify buildings and interiors for 60+ stores, allowing full operation during construction period. Specified materials and equipment, and managed labor.

Negotiated vendor contract, saving $360K annually with volume discounts at Restaurant Developers. Company adding two stores per month nationally and needed consistent, cost effective pricing on store equipment packages. Provided prototype unit specifications, managed RFP and review process, and negotiated deal cutting costs $80K per unit.

CAREER SUMMARY

Director, Project Management, Bear Creek Coffee, April, 2006 to January, 2009. Managed design and construction of new sites for $3M chain coffee company. Created prototype café units and design/equipment/construction manual. Up-dated modular double drive-thru units, meeting national code requirements. Prepared drawings and managed construction and installation for 17 cafes, 10 coffee carts, and 14 modular drive-thru units.

Manager, Store Planning, Restaurant Developers, Corp., a $10M regional franchiser of coffee and sandwich shops, October, 1977 to December, 2005. Developed corporate concepts for quick food service outlets including Mr. Hero, Arabica Coffee House, and Mr. Philly's. Provided design and layout and served as in-house general contractor for 330+ sites. Ensured ADA compliance for new construction and retrofit of older locations. Earlier: Promoted from Manager, General Manager, Quality Assurance, Store Design Manager, Restaurant Developers, Corp; The Brown Derby Restaurant; Technical Assistant, Kenley Players.

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