David Grant
Salem,VA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Paul David Grant Galleries
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Manage employees and all aspects of the day to day operations
- Worked with Interior Designers and Decorators
- Managed the physical and internet galleries
- 4 thousand plus inventory
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
PB Distribution Management
7-Eleven, Inc.
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Manage Mitsui Distribution with Label and Packaging items for Merchandise and Private Brand items
- Packing and shipping negotiations
- Negotiated packaging and all materials needed for shipping, storage and manufacturing
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Global Construction Procurement Management
7-Eleven, Inc.
07.2012 - 01.2016
- Labor Negotiations
- Negotiate Pricing with Manufacturers for Construction Material, Refrigeration Equipment, Mechanical (AC), PVF, Shelving and Cabinetry and most misc material needed for ground up stores and remodels
- Fuel equipment above and below ground
- Negotiate Warranties, Labor and Services
- Negotiated and oversaw Remodel Projects with subcontractors and labor companies
- Responsible for $300 Million plus in spending
- International Negotiations for our Franchisees in other countries
- Negotiated for cold storage facilities and warehouse storage
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Project Estimator
US Cost
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Prepared complex and detailed cost estimates for large commercial construction projects from $1M to $1B in MFP disciplines
- Healthcare, Laboratory, Schools, Military, Government, Federal, Private and Public projects
- Provided consulting for design constructability, value engineering, SF cost data for preliminary and conceptual designs and projects
- Knowledge of cost database, OST software, Success and MII estimating software
- Homeland Security project; National Bio-Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) currently under preliminary planning & site selection
- Saved $365 in initial bidding from outside contractors
- Delivered accurate estimates within tight deadlines by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Reduced discrepancies in project estimates by collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and clients.
Purchasing Director
Trevino Mechanical Construction
11.2007 - 09.2009
- Company Overview: Dallas, Texas
- Created a Purchasing Department with direct P&L responsibility resulting in budget savings/profit center
- Established top strategic and tactical Purchasing Procedures saving company budgets
- Implemented a tool program resulting in re-organization and set pricing
- Worked with accounting department
- Established and develop easy-to-use process and procedures to simplify and close invoices
- Created budgets, pricing and forecasting
- Implemented document controls
- Streamlined the pre-fabrication shop that generated immediate financial growth
- Streamlined delivery procedures resulting in minimum inventory and JIT implementation
- Vendor payment schedules
- Dallas, Texas
Purchasing Manager – Major Projects
TD Industries
12.2004 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: Dallas, Texas
- All projects $1 million plus
- Redesigned and standardized the Purchasing and Tools Departments for Major Projects that provided a continuous, on time flow of materials, tools and services to project teams and created a profit center
- Augmented revenue growth by supporting Vendors and Internal Customers to consistently beat budgets by 8% to 15%+
- Pricing negotiations with subcontractors, labor force and rental and material suppliers
- Coordinated with vendors and manufactures' representatives to introduce new products
- Maintained inventory at a minimum that capitalized on productivity and profitability
- Analyze material pricing and forecast budgets
- Created policies/procedures, prepared statistical data and standardized repetitive material pricing
- Liaised with accounting to facilitate the invoicing process
- Supported engineering departments, project managers, Business Unit Managers and superintendents
- Helped coalesce venders for the Cowboy Stadium and other high profile projects
- Responsible for multiple jobs simultaneously with budgets over 5 million each
- Dallas, Texas
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
Operations Manager
GCP Construction
10.1999 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: Dallas, Texas
- Managed all projects and all trades
- Responsible for Purchasing, preparing bids, takeoffs and estimates
- Coordinated projects with design firms for new construction, additions, remodeling for commercial, residential and tenant finish out, served as contractor relationship manager with commercial and residential owners, implemented all procedures and timelines with owners and subcontractors
- Negotiated contracts, managed budgets, accounts payable and receivable, payroll
- Team and department manager
- Created and organized marketing and advertising strategies
- Inside/outside sales, service and repair
- Dallas, Texas
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Purchasing Manager
Mechanical Interiors, Inc.
02.1995 - 09.1999
- Company Overview: Austin, Texas
- Created and managed the Purchasing, Warehouse and Delivery Department / 12 employees
- Provided a continues flow of material, tools and services to project teams
- Materials included: Steel, Copper, PVC, Sheet Metal, Wood and Specialty Items along with Fixtures
- Maintained inventory at a minimum and quality control
- Secured competent vendors and negotiated contracts and multipliers
- Analyzed material pricing, managed and prepared budget projections (over $12 million), established policies/procedures that standardized and improved purchasing administrative control
- Prepared statistical data and standardize repetitive buying
- Managed warehouse and delivery personnel in production and quality control
- Austin, Texas
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCMisc Courses -
Collin County Community College
Dallas, TX01.2009
Misc Courses -
Dallas Community College
Dallas, TX03.2005
Skills
- Inventory management
- Cost estimating
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Organization and time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Friendly, positive attitude
Accounting Purchasing Modules Estimating
- Solomon / Microsoft Dynamics
- Theos/ Scanterm
- Timberline
- Computer Ease
- QuickBooks Pro
- Peachtree
- FastPipe/FastDuct
- On Screen Takeoff (OST)
- Success
- MII
- Oracle
- Ariba
Accomplishments
- Negotiated a Penalty Clause into an active contract which garnered 2.3 Million dollars for 7-Eleven.
- Negotiated multipliers with major manufacturers and factories: Multiplier negotiations resulted in an average of 15% to 45% savings per product and equipment.
- International contract negotiations.
- Created Purchasing Departments: Implemented new purchasing policies, process and procedures including effective structure, and management.
- Negotiated with manufacturers (Domestic and International) to receive quarterly, semi-annual and annual rebates on tools, equipment, rentals and material purchases.
- Introduced new products, existing and created for special needs, Foreign and Domestic. Used collective purchasing power to negotiate with domestic manufacturers.
- Estimated and reconciled projects of up to $1B in MFP disciplines.
- Homeland Security project reconciliation created a savings of $365 million in Mechanical, Fire and Plumbing and piping disciplines.
- Negotiated Copper, Cast Iron, PVC and Sprinkler pipe for the new Cowboys stadium project valued at $75 million dollars.
- Negotiated all piping for the American Airlines Arena (Dallas Stars, Dallas Mavericks). Also piping for The Ball Park, home of the Texas Rangers.
- Opened an art gallery with thousand pieces of art. Responsible for all aspects of the business.
Activities Volunteer
- Dallas ISM Board Member
- ISM / Institute of Supply Management / Member
- Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School
- United Way
- Big Brother Big Sister
- Meals on Wheels
Licenses Certificates Professional Development
- Certified Purchasing Manager / Life Time
- All Lines Insurance Adjusters License –TX 1606462
- Six Sigma (in process)
- NIA Texas All Lines Adjusters
- NIA Xactimate
- NIA Insurance Adjusters 101
- Total Quality Management
- Negotiating with Vendors
- Managers in Training (MIT)
- N.C. Master Plumbing License
- Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
- Servant Leadership 1.2.and 3 - Robert Greenleaf
- Diversity Training
- Dixon Motivational Management - Building a Winning Team
- Many more…..
Certification
- CPM
Timeline
Owner
Paul David Grant Galleries
01.2018 - 07.2022
PB Distribution Management
7-Eleven, Inc.
02.2016 - 11.2016
Global Construction Procurement Management
7-Eleven, Inc.
07.2012 - 01.2016
Project Estimator
US Cost
06.2010 - 03.2012
Purchasing Director
Trevino Mechanical Construction
11.2007 - 09.2009
Purchasing Manager – Major Projects
TD Industries
12.2004 - 11.2007
Operations Manager
GCP Construction
10.1999 - 12.2004
Purchasing Manager
Mechanical Interiors, Inc.
02.1995 - 09.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Misc Courses -
Collin County Community College
Misc Courses -
Dallas Community College
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