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COREY PACE

Yorba Linda,CA

Summary

I am a Senior Manager experienced in senior level sales and operational positions. I have overseen construction, design and startup of various multi-million dollar manufacturing facilities coinciding with starting up new market areas. I have had daily oversight of sales teams, multiple facilities, safety, and implementing "Best Practices" and "Safety First" in each. I have been focused on partnering with clients in addressing their needs, no matter their size. Extremely results oriented, fluent in Spanish, and proactive in addressing and resolving problems. I have had P/L responsibility for as much as $100 million in revenues.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager Owner's Representative Caliifornia

SealMaster
05.2022 - Current
  • Have tripled revenues since hire. From $3.2 million to now trending to $10 million.
  • Re-established the Franchise after years of under performance.
  • Oversaw the reformulation of materials to fit customer's needs and desires.
  • Negotiated the purchase of two competitors.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

General Manager

Caliber Paving
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.

Area Manager

Lehigh Hanson
09.2017 - 12.2018

A Heidelberg Cement company a multi-national provider of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials

  • Manage the business operations of the Central Coast of California including operations, safety, environment regulations and permitting
  • Manage the day to day operations of (2) 400,000 tons per year aggregate quarries, (5) ready mixed concrete plants and (2) asphalt manufacturing facilities
  • Improved efficiencies and increased production capabilities at all facilities by implementing best practices and team communication

Construction Director

Mayans Development - A general building contractor specializing in partnering with local cities to develop and construct low-income housing.
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Owners representative with the general contractor managing the construction of an 84 unit senior living project in Pomona, California. Responsible for maintaining construction budget and providing cost savings
  • Manage, which includes acquiring sub-contractors for ground up construction of 23 single-family homes in Irwindale, California
  • Represent the company in design and construction to the new owners and the city
  • Managing projects with Spanish as the "first" language
  • Plan and design infrastructure for 90 unit condo/apartment complex in South El Monte, Southern California
  • Work with City Planners and Engineering Departments in acquiring permits for ground up projects


VP/Director of Sales and Operations

High Valley Construction/Davcor Enterprises, Inc. A 15 million dollar general engineering company specializing in asphalt/concrete paving, site construction/ improvement, and equipment rental
01.2004 - 12.2015
  • Partnered successfully with Home Depot and other "Big Box" stores, General Contractors, and large property managers in redesigning and maintaining their facilities
  • Worked directly with clients in developing budgets and forecasting their needed site improvements achieving a minimum 10% savings through volume pricing
  • Set up value added estimating programs to demonstrate to clients better use of their capital expenditures and in turn increase the companies bottom line margins from 10% to 30%
  • Strengthened company's business by leading implementation of monthly email marketing campaign on "how to maintain your properties" 
  • Implemented "salary plus commission" sales goals to a sales force of seven 
  • Spearheaded new trucking and equipment computer program that tracked hours of use and location of asset






Director of Operations

LaHabra Products, Inc (LaFarge Group) $80 million stucco and acrylic manufacturing company.
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Oversaw the operations including safety, logistics, raw material purchasing, etc., in California, New Mexico, Colorado, and Georgia
  • Led the construction of the most modern/efficient stucco and dry powder plant in the US located in Riverside, California that improved margins by 15%
  • Spearheaded ISO 9000 recognition that assured systems are in place that meet the needs of customers as well as industry regulatory requirements related to the produce
  • Partnered successfully sales team to introduce new high quality products
  • Oversaw the transfer from union manufacturing to non-union labor force saving 15% to 20% on labor costs
  • Implemented "Safety First" and "Best Practices" programs successfully lowering lost-time accidents


Area Manager

Vulcan Materials Co.- The nations largest producer of construction aggregates, asphalt and ready-mix concrete
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Manage operations for 17 asphalt-manufacturing facilities in So. California and No. California including logistics, safety, and materials purchases
  • Directed the purchase, construction, and modernization of asphalt and recycle facilities exceeding $30 million 
  • Responsible for bottom-line revenues of $100 million


Operations Manager

Cal-Mat Co (Acquired by Vulcan Materials)
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Led operations for 4 facilities; grew sales from $15 million to $25 million with record $4.5 million profit
  • Slashed overtime costs 25% while increasing volume by initiating premium charges to off set overhead
  • Surpassed goal and garnered $500K annual sales through 50% increase in use of recycled asphalt

Sales Manager

Cal-Mat Co
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Directed Sales force of  five and improved revenues 20% through by concentrating on improved customer communication and service
  • Developed additional market area in Southern California and introduced 2 new product lines 


District Manager/Sales Manager

Industrial Asphalt (Acquired by Cal-Mat Co.)
01.1983 - 01.1995
  • Designed/managed construction of 2 plants ($3.3 million and $6.5 million); negotiated leases/permits. Trained new sales staff in value-added pricing
  • Dismantled/relocated existing plant; reconstructed facility contributed $3 million annual revenue
  • Recruited/trained operating engineers at 2 new sites; participated in renegotiating improved lease

Education

BS - Financial and Estate Planning

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Skills

  • Effective leader
  • Project management
  • Staff training/development
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Budget development
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership and team building

Professional License

California Contractor\'s State License #767313, Class "A"

Interests

     I volunteer in community service and coach youth sports

Additional Information

  • L.D.S Mission to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and Panama, 1977-1979

Timeline

General Manager Owner's Representative Caliifornia

SealMaster
05.2022 - Current

General Manager

Caliber Paving
07.2019 - 12.2021

Area Manager

Lehigh Hanson
09.2017 - 12.2018

Construction Director

Mayans Development - A general building contractor specializing in partnering with local cities to develop and construct low-income housing.
02.2016 - 08.2017

VP/Director of Sales and Operations

High Valley Construction/Davcor Enterprises, Inc. A 15 million dollar general engineering company specializing in asphalt/concrete paving, site construction/ improvement, and equipment rental
01.2004 - 12.2015

Director of Operations

LaHabra Products, Inc (LaFarge Group) $80 million stucco and acrylic manufacturing company.
01.2002 - 01.2004

Area Manager

Vulcan Materials Co.- The nations largest producer of construction aggregates, asphalt and ready-mix concrete
01.1999 - 01.2002

Operations Manager

Cal-Mat Co (Acquired by Vulcan Materials)
01.1997 - 01.1999

Sales Manager

Cal-Mat Co
01.1995 - 01.1997

District Manager/Sales Manager

Industrial Asphalt (Acquired by Cal-Mat Co.)
01.1983 - 01.1995

BS - Financial and Estate Planning

Brigham Young University
COREY PACE