Donald E. Wade
*** **** ***** ***** • Deatsville, AL 36022 • 205-***-****• ***.******@*****.***
Project Manager Facility Manager Safety Coordinator
Results-driven project and program management professional with first-rate skills in directing full circles for complex, mulit-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 Qualifications
o Highly strategic, multitasking individual with exceptional organizational and prioritization skills regarding all facets of project management.
o Fluidly coordinate numerous projects simultaneously through inception, design, execution, testing and roll-out.
o Skilled in detailed research and analysis of complex business logic and regulatory requirements.
o Diligent in ensuring project goals align with business strategies and initiatives.
Professional Experience
Hollon Contracting, LLC.
Pensacola Naval Air Station December 2010 to May 2011
o Oversight of flooring project and Safety Manager
Responsible for daily reports, quality control reports.
Client liaison
Eglin AFB, FL
Superintendent/Safety over hangar door project.
Responsible for daily reports, quality control reports.
Client liaison
Hulbert Field, FL
Project Manger - Over - site of project.
Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc.
June 2002 to March 2009
United States Postal Service -Florida Contract
o Negotiated a five year JOC contract, estimated at $9.5 million
o Constructed proposals
o Supervised project execution
o Estimated multiple task orders
o Educated stakeholders on the value of architecture goals
o Completed project successfully on time and within allocated budget
o Accomplished exclusive relationship with client
United States Postal Service-Alabama Contract
o Provided multiple services for the USPS comprising of renovations, building alterations, etc.
o Managed strict budget
o Maintained effective schedule
o Negotiated proposals with government officials
Safety Coordinator, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
o Constructed safety training for Louisiana Road Home Program Centers
o Established reporting procedures
o Generated emergency safety evacuation procedures and insured all centers were in compliance with the procedures
o Checked all centers monthly to make sure safety guidelines were being followed
o Served as Safety Council Chairman
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Facility Manager, Slidell, Louisiana
o Supervised a facility in support of Louisiana Road Home Program
o Supervised intake personnel and maintenance
o Monitored office supplies and equipment
o Composed the maintenance Scope of Work, supporting twelve Road Home Facilities
o Served as Regional Safety Coordinator for twelve Road Home Facilities
Project Manager, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
o Managed installation of FEMA trailer parks for FEMA-ITAC program after Hurricane Katrina
o Conducted negotiations with sub contractors and FEMA on the design of trailer parks
o Constructed proposals
o Supervised installation of first CONJIM units in the city of New Orleans
Acting Senior Project Manager, Hinesville, Georgia
o Provided valuable support to clients for project and staff
o Supervised sub contractors and in-house personnel
o Executed project forecasting, estimating, and scheduling
o Organized bid documents, invoices, and billing forecasts
o Negotiated effectively with clients
o Conducted preparatory meetings
o Composed and executed contracts
Retail Space Renovations, Memphis, Tennessee January 1996 to January 2001
Superintendent, QC Commercial and Hotel Renovations
o Supervised sub contractors and employees' daily assignments
o Responsible for material take offs, estimating, and inspections
o Maintained quality control
Commercial and Residential Construction, Pensacola, Florida January 1986 to January 1996
Owner/Subcontractor
o Performed commercial and residential construction
Houston Coca Cola January 1981 to January 1986
Route salesman approximately 6 months - responsible daily delivery of products and merchandizing as well as customer relations.
Accounts Manager - responsible for setting up new accounts and maintaining established accounts. Includes ordering products to insure customer had sufficient product through ordering period. Set up displays. Presenting sales presentations.
Home Market Manager - Responsible for route salesman in selected territory. Training of new employees . Customer relations.
U.S. Air Force, Eglin AFB, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida January 1977 to January 1981
Administrative Specialist
o Performed administrative duties
Watkins Construction/Air Products, Pace, Florida January 1975 to January 1977
Carpenter
o Performed various construction tasks according to needs of Air Products
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Training and Education
Project Management
o 2008; Atlanta, Georgia; leadership training
o 2007; Slidell, Louisiana; monthly project management training calls
o 2005; Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Disaster Site Worker
o 2006; Baton Rouge, Louisiana
OSHA
o 2004; Ft. Stewart, Georgia
SOX Compliance
o 2004; Ft. Stewart, Georgia
U.S. Army CORP Engineers QA/QC
o 2003; Ft. Stewart, Georgia
Tennessee Board of Realtors
o 2002; Memphis, Tennessee
Security Clearance
Security Clearance
o 2006; General Contractor Federal Emergency Management Agency
Awards/Honors
Writing UFSC