David Perez

• Developed strong relationships with key clients, leading to long-term partnerships and increased loyalty.
• Negotiated contracts with stakeholders, ensuring favorable terms and long-lasting relationships.
• Delivered presentations at conferences and trade shows, showcasing products/services and generating leads.
• Mentored junior staff members on best practices in business development, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Contributed to overall company growth by sharing expertise during executive meetings, informing decision-making processes.
• As a Principal, led collaboration with the Materials Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering Departments including project reviews and mentorship programs .

• Developed and executed client engagement strategies to enhance relationships and loyalty.
• Led cross-functional teams to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and target new clients.
• Collaborated with sales teams to create tailored proposals addressing client needs.
• Mentored junior staff, fostering skills in client management and relationship building.
• Presented compelling sales pitches to prospective clients, highlighting unique offerings that set the company apart from competitors.
• Remained in this position until Senior Terracon members requested my transfer to Charleston SC office so that I could provide needed senior leadership to that office

• Led one of the firm’s largest departments including more than 50 engineers, project managers, field technicians and inspectors, laboratory and administrative staffs.
• Developed and implemented quality control processes ensuring compliance with industry and company standards.
• Analyzed project data to identify trends, driving strategic decision-making for future projects.
• Developed and implemented quality control processes ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Cultivated a supportive work environment that encouraged teamwork, safe work practices, innovation, and employee satisfaction.
• Mentored junior engineers am project managers, fostering professional growth and development within the team.

• Led the CMT department beginning with a group of 5 technicians and helped grow the department into a group of 30 engineers, technicians and special inspectors within a few years
• Mentored junior engineers and technicians , fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the department.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced overall department performance.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback.

• Conducted field and laboratory tests and analyses to ensure quality control of materials and processes.
• Operated and maintained field and laboratory equipment to uphold safety standards and operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline testing procedures and improve turnaround times.
• Trained junior technicians on proper field and laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage.

Three years at NC State included two semesters of co-operative education work experience in the Manufacturing Engineering department at Black & Decker tool plant in Fayetteville NC