Project Management

DARREN ROBERT WYRE 26179 Lone Rock Court * Valencia, CA 91381 661-803-7344 * dw118b2d6@westpost.
net SALES & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Award-winning Sales & Project Management leader with 10+-year portfolio of succe ss driving revenue growth, cutting costs, and delivering large-scale projects on time and on budget. Instrumental in motivating cross-functional teams of up to 40 members to work harmoniously and at peak levels of performance. Well-versed i n the "art of the sale," with proven track record of closing up to 80% of sales leads. Big-picture strategist with sharp detail and results orientation. Dedicat ed to delivering exemplary customer service. Additional areas of expertise inclu de: Staff Management * Key Account Management * Project Management * Business Develo pment Budget Administration * Finance Management * Contract Negotiations * Vendor Rela tions Meeting Facilitation * Customer Service * Team Leadership * Cold-Calling * Prese ntations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DRW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, Valencia, CA * 2006-Present Construction company specializing in flooring, painting, home remodeling and ten ant improvements; 10 employees. President/Owner Direct all daily business operations, and supervise construction crews of 8-20 a t job sites. Generate sales leads, conduct in-person client meetings, negotiate contracts, and drive efforts to ensure on-time, on-budget project completion. Ma nage and administer billing, collections, payroll, and accounts payables. Recrui t, hire, and evaluate employees. Key Highlights: * Launched business and grew sales to $1M+ annual revenue within first year of s tart-up. * Cultivated relationships with such key clients as NBC/Universal and the State of California. * Slashed expenses by implementing a new cash flow model and collection procedur e. * Earned Top Sales Awards from such vendors as Shaw Carpet Mills and Dunn-Edward s. CALIFORNIA LANDMARK, Santa Monica, CA * 2005-Present Development firm specializing in developing new condos and apartments and refurb ishing old buildings; 25 employees. Project Manager/Superintendent Supervise all on-site job activities involving the construction of new apartment s and condominiums. Prepare on-site schedules and subcontractor punch lists, mon itor subcontractor progress, and negotiate on-site change orders. Supervise trad e subcontractors in: concrete, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, low voltage, fire sprinkler, and finish carpentry. Conduct weekly progress meetings with own ers and weekly safety meetings with on-site construction crews. Drive efforts to deliver projects by target dates. Obtain certificates of occupancy for new buil dings. Serve as Superintendent; manage crew of 30 to 40 in delivering exemplary
customer service to new tenants and homeowners. Key Highlights: * Directed the successful completion of 4 major projects: 29-unit condo, 54-unit condo, multiple single-family residences, and a 141 and 119-unit apartment comp lexes; delivered all projects on time and on budget. * Awarded increasing responsibility throughout tenure from on-site supervisor to head of customer service and project manager. cont'd... DARREN ROBERT WYRE * Page 2 * [email protected]
INNOVATIVE FLOORING AND PAINTING, INC., Valencia, CA * 1999-2005 Retail and commercial flooring and painting business; 10 employees. Vice President Directed all retail showroom operations; served as showroom office manager. Deve loped sales leads and negotiated customer contracts. Administered budgets and ma naged finances. Ordered project materials, and supervised job-site activities. E nsured delivery of outstanding customer service. Recruited, hired, and evaluated employees. Key Highlights: * Grew sales from $600K to $2M from 1999-2005; closed 70% of sales leads. * Drove efforts to grow company from a small warehouse to an upscale retail shop , specializing in high-end flooring and custom painting jobs. * Cultivated profitable relationships with clients such as: NBC Studios, Califor nia State University, and the Art Center in Pasadena. * Played integral role in earning "The Daily News" ranking as one of Santa Clari ta Valley's Top Retail Carpet Store. UNIVERSAL BANK, Woodland Hills, CA * 1996-1998 Retail bank with 8 branches and 100+ employees. Customer Service Representative II Commandeered customer service efforts for the branch; balanced the teller line a nd ATM daily. Assisted customers in opening new accounts, and cold-called new pr ospective customers. Ensured customers with $100K+ accounts were covered by the FDIC. Drove efforts to retain current customers. Key Highlights: * Earned promotion from CSRI to CSRII within 3 months of hire. * Generated an average of $250K in new deposits per quarter. * Won "Customer Service Award" 6 times, and earned award for "Most New Deposits in Year".
EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Finance Minor California State University Northridge, Northridge, California Microsoft Project * Primavera * Microsoft Office Suite * Quickbooks
DARREN ROBERT WYRE 26179 Lone Rock Court * Valencia, CA 91381 661-803-7344 * [email protected]
Dear Hiring Manager: Having been a vital contributor to the profitability and overall success of seve ral businesses-- including my own-over the past 10+ years while serving in progr essive sales and project management roles primarily within the construction indu stry, I now seek the opportunity to leverage my considerable skills, knowledge, and experience to join an organization such as yours. With extensive experience directing daily operations, supervising teams, and man aging large-scale projects, I've enjoyed ample opportunities to hone my leadersh ip, sales, budget management, and customer relations skills-talents I'm confiden t will contribute greatly to the continued success of your organization. Select highlights of my career contributions and achievements thus far include: * Launching my own construction business and growing sales to $1M+ annual revenu e within 2 years of start-up. * Directing the successful completion of 4 major projects for California Landmar k: 29-unit condo, 54-unit condo, a single-family residence, and a 141-unit apart ment complex. * Driving efforts to grow Innovative Flooring and Painting from a small warehous e to an upscale retail shop, specializing in high-end flooring and custom painti ng jobs. * Growing Innovative Flooring's sales from $600K to $2M from 1999-2005; closing 70% of sales leads. * Earning multiple "Customer Service" awards from Universal Bank during 2-year t enure. On a personal note, I bring drive, determination, dedication, and a desire to ex cel above all expectations to everything I endeavor to do. In addition, I bring to your table a candidate who has owned his own business, run a retail business, and led teams of up to 50 in completing large-scale, high-pressure projects. As is evidenced by the above, I am well equipped with the skills, experience, an d knowledge necessary to lead your organization to new levels of productivity, p rofitability, and success. For a more detailed illustration of my skills and exp erience, please see the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earl iest convenience so we may further discuss how my abilities align with your curr ent needs. Thank you for considering my candidacy. Sincerely, Darren Robert Wyre

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