Curt Wilson
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Seasoned Area Manager and General Manager with deep experience in quarry, plant, and production operations. Known for streamlining workflows, coordinating maintenance, and aligning staffing, shipping, and customer demand. Brings strong vendor negotiation, safety compliance, and team leadership to support reliable performance and cost savings.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager of Operations
Martin Marietta
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Directed daily aggregates operations, aligning production schedules with shipping demands and safety requirements.
- Monitored plant performance, coordinating maintenance priorities to reduce downtime and support reliable output.
- Enforced safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across operational teams and site activities.
- Collaborated with dispatch and sales teams to balance customer demand, inventory levels, and delivery timing.
- Led a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve company goals.
- Facilitated communication between departments, resolving conflicts, and streamlining processes for better collaboration.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for goods and services.
- Improved employee productivity through effective training programs and performance evaluations.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for employees and customers.
- Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to optimize cost savings and efficiency.
Production Manager
Asphalt Paving Co
06.2014 - 11.2022
- Coordinated asphalt mix delivery, equipment readiness, and site sequencing for smooth project execution.
- Directed paving crews to maintain efficient production schedules and workflow continuity.
- Monitored quality standards to ensure finished surfaces met specification requirements.
- Enforced safety procedures across crews, reducing operational risk during paving activities.
- Trained crew members on paving procedures, site coordination, and production expectations.
- Supervised maintenance planning for pavers, rollers, and support equipment to minimize downtime.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Resolved field issues quickly to keep operations productive and material usage controlled.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
General Manager
L & W Quarries, Inc
07.2002 - 10.2014
- Directed quarry operations, aligning production, staffing, and maintenance with daily shipment demands.
- Managed budgets, controlling operating costs while supporting equipment, labor, and inventory needs.
- Evaluated production reports, adjusting workflows to improve output consistency and material availability.
- Coordinated plant maintenance, reducing downtime through preventive service planning and vendor follow-up.
- Oversaw safety compliance, reinforcing MSHA standards and corrective actions across site activities.
- Negotiated customer requirements, balancing delivery schedules, product specifications, and service expectations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Implemented process improvements, strengthening communication between quarry, trucking, and sales teams.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress toward organizational objectives accurately.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
Vice President of Sales Operations
Cessford Construction Co
03.1992 - 03.2002
- Directed sales operations processes to improve forecasting accuracy and pipeline visibility.
- Aligned sales, estimating, and operations teams to streamline bid handoffs.
- Standardized reporting dashboards for pricing, bookings, and customer account activity.
- Oversaw contract administration and proposal workflows for construction project opportunities.
- Mentored sales operations staff on workflow discipline and account support practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to refine sales strategy and operational priorities.
- Implemented comprehensive forecasting models to accurately project future sales growth, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Ensured timely delivery of products/services by coordinating closely with production teams while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Streamlined sales operations for improved efficiency, resulting in reduced costs and increased profits.
- Expanded international presence by opening new offices in strategic locations, which increased global brand awareness throughout target regions.
- Introduced innovative technologies that streamlined internal processes, driving productivity gains across the organization.
- Collaborated closely with the marketing team to create targeted campaigns that drove new leads and increased market share.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
Sales Representative
Cessford Construction Co
09.1983 - 06.1992
- Managed customer accounts and built relationships with contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Resolved customer concerns quickly while maintaining accurate records of sales activity and account updates.
- Generated quotes and followed up on bid requests for construction materials and services.
- Coordinated with operations teams to confirm product availability, delivery schedules, and order details.
- Supported project coordination by communicating changes, timelines, and material needs across teams.
- Identified new business opportunities through prospect outreach and market follow-up.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
- Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
- Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
- Negotiated favorable terms in contracts, ensuring both customer satisfaction and profitability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burlington HS
Burlington, IASkills
- Logistics management
- Warehouse management
- Process optimization
- Workforce planning
- Budget management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Standard operating procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 80 staff members.
Timeline
Area Manager of Operations
Martin Marietta
09.2022 - 10.2025
Production Manager
Asphalt Paving Co
06.2014 - 11.2022
General Manager
L & W Quarries, Inc
07.2002 - 10.2014
Vice President of Sales Operations
Cessford Construction Co
03.1992 - 03.2002
Sales Representative
Cessford Construction Co
09.1983 - 06.1992
High School Diploma -
Burlington HS