Christopher Conway
Rock Hill,South Carolina
Summary
Exceptional Operations 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. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 15+ years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Brock Services LLC
Pineville, NC
11.2021 - Current
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
Division Manager
Vesta Industrial
Charlotte, NC
11.2007 - 11.2021
- Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of $14 million per year.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
- Met divisional objectives by recruiting and qualifying vendor and trade bases.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Construction Manager
Unitherm1
Charlotte, NC
04.2006 - 11.2007
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
Project Manager
CE THURSTON & Sons
Roanoke, VA
01.2002 - 04.2006
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
Owner Operations
Abatement Contractor Inc.
Greenville, SC
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Asbestos Supervisor
Abatement Technologies
Easley, SC
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Collected waste in approved disposal bags and sealed with correct procedures.
- Utilized personal protective equipment during building demolition and asbestos removal.
- Verified OSHA compliance for worksite and coworkers to establish safe environment.
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
Security Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
Fort Walton Beach, FL
10.1992 - 01.1998
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Apprehended and detained suspects, searched persons and property and conducted interviews to gather evidence.
- Maintained confidentiality of special reports and collected data.
- Reviewed log records to obtain pertinent information relevant to shift.
Education
No Degree - Security Police
Air Force Security Police Academy
San Antonio, TXAssociate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Shiloe Bible College
Mauldin SC04.1996
High School Diploma -
North Clayton Senior High
Riverdale GA06.1984
Skills
- Financial Statement Review
- Staff Training
- Logistics Oversight
- Budget Development and Management
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
Timeline
Operations Manager
Brock Services LLC
11.2021 - Current
Division Manager
Vesta Industrial
11.2007 - 11.2021
Construction Manager
Unitherm1
04.2006 - 11.2007
Project Manager
CE THURSTON & Sons
01.2002 - 04.2006
Owner Operations
Abatement Contractor Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2002
Asbestos Supervisor
Abatement Technologies
01.1996 - 01.1998
Security Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
10.1992 - 01.1998
No Degree - Security Police
Air Force Security Police Academy
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Shiloe Bible College
High School Diploma -
North Clayton Senior High
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