Daniel Schaubert
Granger,IN
Summary
Results-driven operations professional known for leadership, problem solving, and cross-team coordination in construction and retail environments. Experienced in managing vendors, schedules, and client communications while maintaining safety, efficiency, and strong working relationships.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
V.P. of Operations
K.W.Yoder Construction
Elkhart, IN
05.2012 - Current
- Tracked budgets, managed purchasing, and negotiated with vendors for construction materials.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods and services.
- Coordinated superintendents, foremen, and trades to ensure smooth project execution.
- Monitored jobsite safety compliance and daily construction standards.
- Reviewed contract terms, change orders, and client communications.
- Supported project schedules, permitting, and workflow coordination for active builds.
Building Materials Department Mananger
Menards
Mishawaka, Indiana
04.2006 - 05.2012
- Managed Menards department sales floor and customer service operations.
- Trained team members on Menards store policies and merchandising standards.
- Scheduled daily department tasks and assigned work to sales associates.
- Directed stock recovery and maintained clean, organized department displays.
- Reviewed planograms and adjusted product placement for Menards merchandising.
- Supported customers with product selection, special orders, and issue resolution.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with clients.
- Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
- Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2003
Skills
- Budget management
- Vendor negotiation
- Contract review
- Project scheduling
- Workflow optimization
- Construction operations
- Jobsite safety
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Timeline
V.P. of Operations
K.W.Yoder Construction
05.2012 - Current
Building Materials Department Mananger
Menards
04.2006 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business
Indiana University, Bloomington