Curtis Ewing
Leander,Texas
Summary
Achievement-driven professional with a proven track record of promoting growth as the manager of multi-state territories. Secures top notch talent, provides training, encourages manager buy-in, and enhances performance by enforcing accountability.
Known as a turnaround specialist and directed multiple acquisitions overseeing all cultural change integrations.
Leader in best practices initiatives. Hardworking Construction Project Manager with nearly 6 years of experience in building entertainment and food service venues. Proven leadership skills and known for extensive knowledge of OSHA guidelines and wholehearted commitment to employee and personal safety.
Successful at completing projects on-time and under budget without sacrificing quality. Hardworking Construction Project Manager with 6 years of experience in entertainment/food service industries. Proven leadership skills and a wholehearted commitment to employee and personal safety. Successful at completing projects on-time and under budget without sacrificing quality.
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with six-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Hands-on Site Manager with 6 years of construction industry expertise. Proven capability leading teams of up to 75 workers. Mastery in budgeting, quality control and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Manager
EVO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Austin Texas
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Manage all phases of project development, including construction, architecture, and engineering coordination required for complete development of assigned company venues
- Established best practice guidelines to vendors and subs to ensure successful completion of all construction projects within required turnover date and within budget.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability through promotion of green building practices and careful consideration of material sourcing.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects for 9 projects and monitored on-site progress of construction activities.
- Remained up-to-date on best building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Advised clients on design modifications that would improve functionality or reduce costs without compromising structural integrity or aesthetic appeal.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Created schedules and roadmaps for projects with budgets ranging from $3m to $100m.
Construction Project Manager
Regal Cinemas
Knoxville, TN
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversee construction bidding, awarding and contract issuance and develop pool of qualified General Contractors in their respective area
- Develop strong relationships with other functions and works closely with Operations to ensure new stores are successfully turned over as scheduled.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing 275 assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring high-quality work was consistently delivered on time and within budget constraints.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
General Manager
Showbiz Cinemas
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for overseeing all facets of profitable, safe, and clean venue.
- Ensured team met all critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.
- Worked closely with senior management to set daily goals and allowed them to build plan to achieve those goals.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales by 37% and profitability by 46% in first year.
Regional Vice President of Operations
Regal Cinemas
Knoxville, TN
04.1993 - 01.2018
- Direct operations of 190+ theatre locations with 2,600+ screens and gross annual revenues of more than $1B; earned with adjusted EBITDA of $600M
- Assigned to turn around underperforming markets with glaring cash flow problems, minimal leadership, morale issues, substantial operational concerns, and extreme facility degradation
- Developed comprehensive strategy to empower all team levels, encouraged manager “buy in,” enforced accountability with goal attainment across all key performance indicators
- Played key role in new location prospecting and start-up, including real estate research, location selection, proformas / projections, and impacted market share estimations on other locations
- Continued to achieve significant EBITDAR increases annually.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Created collaborative work environment that promoted open communication among team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Improved employee satisfaction rating by realigning and enforcing policies.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
- Developed and executed comprehensive business plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Budget Management
- Profit & Loss Controls
- Document Management
- Cost Controls
- Labor Relations
- Permit and License Procurement
- As-built Blueprints
- Project Management
- Remodeling Projects
- Preconstruction Planning
- Inspection Coordination
- Project Schedule Adherence
- Cost Tracking
- Decision-Making
Recommendation
Raymond Smith, Chief Administrative Officer, Regal Cinemas, Curtis is an excellent operator and a top notch exhibition industry executive. He consistently played a key role in taking control of and resolving problem situations. He possesses tremendous integrity and his leadership and team building skills are exceptional.
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
EVO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
01.2022 - 01.2024
Construction Project Manager
Regal Cinemas
01.2020 - 01.2022
General Manager
Showbiz Cinemas
01.2018 - 01.2020
Regional Vice President of Operations
Regal Cinemas
04.1993 - 01.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Southern California
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