Bob Schaar

• Fostered a positive work environment through open communication channels, transparent decision-making processes, and employee recognition programs.
• Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
• Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures across the division.
• Optimized financial performance with prudent budgeting practices, cost control efforts.
• Developed strong team dynamics through regular communication, collaboration, and goal-setting initiatives.

• Implemented marketing strategies to aquire maximum returrns on Fruit Harvested.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
• Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
• Evaluated industry competition (field pricing) regularly to maintain highest pricing, maximize my harvest value and dollar returns.
• Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.

This was my development company first doing business in California and then transitioning fully into housing developments in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico..

We specialized in land development and the construction of Custom Homes in small

(4 to 6 lot) sub-divisions in the Cabo San Lucas foothills..

**In California, I was also involved in the development of a number of new Avocado groves from road layout and construction, Water supply & Irrigation lay-out's as well as the planting of the new trees..

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
• Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
• Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
• Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the new home delivery process.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Verified quality of new homes and conformance to specifications before delivering homes to clients.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.