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Daniel Dies

Sterling Heights,MI

Summary

Exceptional Operations/project Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting, and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner and Operator

Dies Enterprise
08.2023 - Current
  • Founded and managed a residential and commercial painting company, growing a team of six in-house employees to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.


  • Provided accurate project estimates and timelines for both commercial and residential construction jobs, ensuring feasibility and client satisfaction.


  • Coordinated and supervised subcontractors across multiple trades—including drywall, framing, tile/flooring installation, and finish carpentry—following purchase order approval and pricing agreements.
  • Personally performed finishing work on time-sensitive projects to meet tight deadlines and maintain quality standards.


  • Maintained strong client relationships, especially on commercial projects, ensuring repeat business and long-term customer satisfaction

Operations Manager

Emser Tile
06.2019 - 06.2023
  • Maintained branch files for major accounts, investments and employees.
  • Trained employees on proper procedures and strategies to improve productivity.
  • Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
  • Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Implemented new organizational strategies to strengthen filing systems for billing, receiving and delivery reports to optimize processes.
  • Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.

Project Manager

PCE Monarch
01.2014 - 05.2019
  • Responsible for overseeing projects completed in various manufacturing facilities.
  • Managed projects from start to finish including receiving quotes from subcontractors; creating schedules for work to be in compliance with the manufacturing facility's downtime; implementing project after issuance of purchase order by customer; conducting close out meetings, signing off on customer's satisfaction of process upgrade and work completed.
  • Developed reports of all data from designed or upgraded systems, which included excel charts and documented information that was sent to customer upon project completion.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities
  • Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance

Retail Sales Manager

Buckle
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Dealt with a diverse customer base assisting them in finding what they needed to the best of their satisfaction.
  • Created a trustworthy relationship with customers making them feel comfortable in the store resulting in their wanting to return.
  • Positively impacted teammate's sales when the opportunity presented itself.
  • Demonstrated the value of working as a team and not as an individual.
  • Scheduled meetings with customers according to their timetable and set up one on one fittings with them for complete wardrobe changes.
  • Sales Accomplishments: Recognized for the ability to multi task, helping up to 3 or more guests at a time with quick efficient decisions on what to bring at a fast pace.
  • Achieved the highest number of applicants and approvals for Buckle's private label credit card in September of 2010.
  • Designed floor plans for new clothing setups and displays for customer appeal.
  • Attained the highest average sale and sales per hour over a 6 month period contending with teammates that had been in company for 3 to 4 years or more.
  • Developed the ability to resolve customer issues in a managerial approach.

Skills

  • P&L Management
  • Risk analysis and management
  • Operations management
  • Relationship Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Solutions Development
  • Project development and life cycle
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Management information systems
  • Project Management

Timeline

Owner and Operator

Dies Enterprise
08.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

Emser Tile
06.2019 - 06.2023

Project Manager

PCE Monarch
01.2014 - 05.2019

Retail Sales Manager

Buckle
01.2010 - 12.2013

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