~ mechanical and design expert • passionate for high-profile project management • entrepreneurial spirit • team leader ~

 

results-driven, detail-focused entrepreneur eager to apply proven construction / renovation, project management, business development, and client relations expertise toward maximizing a company s bottom-line results.

 

profile

 

         drive operational success by showcasing an acute attention to structural and architectural details, along with demonstrating long-term project management abilities necessary to attain large-scale results.

         able to deliver superior projects on-time and within budgetary guidelines, including resourcefully liaising between corporate and community leaders to coordinate all essential project activity.

         contribute sharp business development abilities, strategic contract negotiation skills, solid decision-making proficiencies, and outstanding written / verbal communication and interpersonal relations talents.

         expert at multitasking within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments and strategically planning, prioritizing, and coordinating workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.

         adept at building critical client relationships and valuable community-wide professional networks.

 

~ education and professional licensure / accreditation ~

 

m. arch., university of chicago • b.a., amherst college

 

leed (n.c.) accredited professional (2008) • licensed mason and concrete-certified city of chicago (2002)

 

~ regularly attend engineering, energy conservation / generation, and construction materials seminars ~

 

~ proficient in autocad / primavera / microsoft office applications ~

 

professional synopsis

 

owner

abrams builders, inc., chicago, il (1991 c present)

 

~ key business achievements ~

 

2002:  invested and upgraded cabinet shop to produce customized historic and contemporary millwork for residential and retail stores.

2001:  integrated high-efficiency construction practices and systems as an authorized         installer for rinnai hot water tankless systems and solartube lighting.

1999:  successfully negotiated and collaborated with local labor unions on retail build-out projects in chicago area malls and shopping centers.

1996:  leased 6,000-square-foot shop space and expanded company to 3 project managers and 11 full-time carpenters and cabinet makers.

1994:  expanded operations to include commercial office and store renovation projects.

1992:  increased building efforts to include general contracting residential projects.

 

         strategically steer wide-ranging project efforts within a self-driven residential and light commercial construction company, including expertly authoring and negotiating profitable contracts, setting key operational goals, and resourcefully communicating company-wide issues to associates in a timely and efficient manner.

         apply dynamic managerial talents toward leading a top-performing team of project managers and construction personnel, including developing and implementing high-quality standards and ensuring projects are completed on-time and within budget.

         maximize organizational success by overseeing all client, employee, vendor, and subcontractor relationships instrumental in generating positive public relations to create new business opportunities while building valuable community relationships and professional networks.

         liaise between architects, engineers, owners, and city officials, and financial inspectors to guarantee optimal project productivity and seamless building processes at all times.

         coordinate construction efforts with architects, engineers, and interior designers to resolve design challenges, material constraints, and unforeseen operational circumstances.

         perform complex designs of individualized building projects by producing autocad drawings and hand sketches for client / designer review and approval.

 

~ additional professional roles held prior to 1991 ~

 

~ mechanical and design expert • passionate for high-profile project management • entrepreneurial spirit • team leader ~

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging and rewarding executive-level project management role within a successfully progressive real estate development or construction company, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am eager to apply my broad entrepreneurial background and proven residential / light commercial construction / renovation, project management, business development, and client relations expertise, as well as academic knowledge gained from a master of architecture degree from the university of illinois, toward maximizing your company s bottom-line results.  i am able to drive operational success by showcasing an acute attention to structural and architectural details, along with demonstrating the critical long-term project management abilities necessary to attain dynamic results.

 

i excel at delivering superior projects on-time and within budgetary guidelines, including resourcefully liaising between corporate and community leaders to coordinate all essential project activity and build valuable professional networks.

 

you will find me to be a results-focused leader who is an expert at multitasking within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments and strategically planning, prioritizing, and coordinating workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.  for these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your executive-level team.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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