High School Construction
Resume:
George M. Cook
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
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SUMMARY: An action oriented person that is energized by challenges. Uniquely able to influence, persuade and sell effectively in order to accomplish goals and obtain results. Quickly able to anticipate problems and craft the best strategy to move forward. Honest, dedicated, conscientious and always striving toward the exceptional.
ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Project Management
• Constructed more than 275 homes valued from the mid $100,000’s - $700,000.
• Organized and oversaw all aspects of the building process including preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotiations, material purchasing, scheduling, building code compliance, quality control and certification of occupancy, resulting in 100% customer satisfaction rating.
• Selected, coordinated and supervised sub contractors. Led teams through all phases of projects.
• Continuously met all building schedules.
• Accurately forecasted construction budgets to come in on target or below estimated costs.
Cost Savings/Innovations
• Identified and implemented strategies to reduce cost with subcontractors resulting in large cost savings annually.
• Developed inventory system to insure accuracy of building materials.
• Returned unused materials for additional cost savings.
• Implemented detailed and continuous review of processes resulting in greater profits and decreased costs.
• Actively contributed to ISO Certification committee that resulted in streamlining processes and greater cost savings.
Sales/Marketing/Leadership
• Assisted in the sale of 24 out of 26 available homes in a subdivision within a 7 month period.
• Effectively negotiated and orchestrated the entire building process in order to achieve 100% satisfaction rating equally with customers and vendors.
• Managed numerous full time employees and sub contractors.
• Consistently received Construction Manager of the Month award.
• 2009 Parade of Homes Silver Award winner.
• Organized and spearheaded the Walkertown Networking business group.
o Averaging 20 plus business owners, resulting in over $1 million in revenue over an 18 month period.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated community volunteer, including youth league soccer coach, Walkertown Fall Festival and Walkertown Historical Society.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2007 – Present CV Investment Properties, LLC. Owner/contractor
2004 – 2007 Millennium Home Builders. VP of Construction
1999 – 2004 K. Hovnanian Homes. Superintendent
1992 – 1999 Tyco Electronics. Shift Leader
EDUCATION
1992 Carver High School, Winston Salem, NC. High School Diploma
TRADE/CONTINUING EDUCATION
• Licensed General Contractor
• Intermediate Spanish language skills for construction
• Extensive training in OSHA Safety Guidelines and Procedures; scheduling and time management
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