Manager Construction

Dane S. Slaughter

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Twenty years of progressive leadership experience in business, industry, and recently, higher education.

• Highly organized, detail and results oriented, hands-on manager who is able to identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, profitability, and efficiency.

• Energetic manager who is able to effectively communicate with people of all skill levels and backgrounds, work collaboratively to resolve problems, and motivate team members to achieve organizational and individual objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Director of Facilities and Procurement Officer 2006-2011

Southeastern University, (Christian Liberal Arts University), Lakeland, FL

Oversee all aspects of Facility Operations including new construction and renovation projects, fleet management, building and grounds maintenance, and housekeeping. Initiated Capital Maintenance Plan to provide long-term strategic support of the physical operations to support the 80+ acre campus, 50+ buildings, and to preserve the $80+ million investment in the campus since 1999.

Implemented a corporate initiative to develop key strategic partnerships in order to combine spending, improve ordering efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supplier relationships.

• Director of Operations 2003-05

Americ Evolved, (Optical Disc Manufacturer), Charlotte, NC

Directed and managed the expansion of a joint venture that increased company revenue from $6M to >$15M.

o Operations Management

Utilized extensive knowledge of optical media production to establish and implement critical operating procedures for improving company performance, increasing output, and reducing customer complaints.

Significantly improved scheduling and product flow challenges by organizing and implementing capacity planning tools.

Interviewed, hired, and trained key staff members at all levels of the company.

Assisted in the development of $15M operating budget.

o Supply Management

Recognized and developed the opportunity to save in excess of $250K/year by establishing competitive supplier partnerships and consignment programs.

Supervised supply chains by creating criteria for selecting, analyzing, and measuring key metrics as they relate to on-time delivery, quality, and value.

Initiated and maintained collaborative relationships between suppliers and the company by negotiating pricing, setting delivery expectations, and developing contracts.

o Customer Relations

Educated customers on the operational processes necessary to deliver a product that met or exceeded industry standards.

• Operations Specialist and Independent Consultant 2000-03

Spinergy, (Optical Disc Manufacturer), Rochester, NY

Optical Disc Manufacturers, Various locations (NY, CT, PA, FL)

Planned, directed, and managed business expansion that enabled company to manufacture optical media.

o Expansion Leadership

Organized and wrote business plan for all phases of the expansion.

Directed all phases of construction.

Interviewed, hired, and trained key personnel.

Supervised the purchase and installation of equipment, including the complete construction process of 2 manufacturing plants.

o Process Engineering

Initiated and maintained a stable process, with product yields of over 98.5%, exceeding industry standards.

Trained and developed key personnel to maintain production process.

Ensured on-going customer satisfaction by providing on-time delivery, over 99% of the time.

o Business Development

Guided and directed the establishment or refinement of workable business plans to maximize profits.

Educated clients on costing information in order to aid in the establishment of an accurate budget.

Assisted company leadership in negotiating supplier pricing and contracts, netting over $100K/year cost savings for one client alone.

o Team Leadership

Mediated disputes between ownership and staff members by coaching both parties on effective problem-solving strategies.

• Team Leader/Manufacturing Engineer 1997-99

General Electric, (Commercial Lighting Fixture Manufacturer), Hendersonville, NC

o Team Leader/Manufacturing

Directed four teams, 70 employees, assembling lighting fixtures, representing $40M revenue per year.

Resolved employee disputes by negotiating win-win solutions.

o Process Improvement

Utilized Six Sigma tools to complete Green Belt project yielding $30K/year savings.

Performed duties of an ISO internal auditor.

EDUCATION

• Ball State University, Muncie, IN - Bachelor of Science (Industrial Technology)

o Honors - Summa Cum Laude - GPA: 3.94/4.00 - Graduation - 1990.

• Eastern High School, Greentown, IN - Majors - Math, Science, Industrial Arts, Spanish

o Honors - Valedictorian - GPA: 4.00/4.00 - Graduation - 1986.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Habitat for Humanity - Nurturing Partner, Construction Site Supervisor, Construction Volunteer, Project Coordinator, and Board of Directors - 1990-1997.

• Active Member of the Local Church - 1986-Present.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

• Running - completed 4 marathons and other long distance races - 2 time qualifier for the Boston Marathon - 3 hr. 10 min. in 1998 and 3 hr. 15 min. in 2004.

REFERENCES

• Available upon request.

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