DEAN MADDEN
Racine,WI
Summary
Exceptional Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting, and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Versatile and innovative management professional skilled at seeing "big picture" while still also focusing on details. Expertise in business development and streamlining processes and systems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Strategist / Project Manager
KC and Sons Construction
11.2019 - Current
- Develop Business Plan that aligns with company strategy as well as short- and long-term goals
- Develop strategy to implement Business plan that transitions from current operations to future planned development
- Proactively develop and maintain relationships with customers and prospects
- Build Customer Relationships to establish customer needs while communicating with team and suppliers to ensure meeting of customer expectations are met with proposed budget and time scope
- Build team of subcontractors to build acceptable labor pool
- Manage employees while they were placed with customer to ensure that placement was beneficial and productive
- Establish relationships with prospects to develop increased business portfolio for branch
- Manage cost/profit margins to ensure all projects are profitably executed
- Collect bids, negotiate bids, write and execute contracts, manage the work, ensure correct invoicing, and delivery of payment for vendors.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Operations Manager
Feldco Windows, Siding & Doors
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Led and directed 10 subcontracting teams and 12 direct employees on installation and service project assignment in deadline-driven environment
- Executed pre-installation conferences with subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives
- Directed and oversaw assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources leading towards contract fulfillment
- Determined project schedule, including sequencing all construction activities for optimal efficiency
- Directed and oversaw coordination of subcontractors, technicians, warehouse personnel, clients to achieve on-time project delivery and contract fulfillment of multiple services and 12 installations daily
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections
- Monitored, coached, and supervised installation, service, warehouse teams of employees
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration
- Promoted compliant practices and established well-coordinated strategies and procures to reduce risks
- Led weekly operations, technician, and contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues
- Managed hiring for certain roles and actively coordinated talent management and recruitment
- Focused on completion of $12 Million dollar installations plus additional service budget goals to achieve timely and cost-effective project deliverables
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations
- Managed annual budget to handle supply, labor, and maintenance needs
- Assisted Regional General Manager in review, approval and archiving of all closeout documents
- Directed teams in installation and service tasks
- Directed construction and service planning process, including Residential Installation and Servicing projects.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
President / Landlord / General Contractor of Income Properties
Alegarken, Inc
01.2002 - 01.2020
- Orchestrated and completed renovation, permitting, purchase, lease, and sale of multi-unit and single-family properties
- Successfully served as General Contractor and Contractor of excavation and structural renovation projects
- Contracted and supervised multiple crews on multiple projects to efficiently meet project scope goals and budgets
- Managed multiple financial and budgetary processes, including accounts received/accounts payable and general business/tax bookkeeping
- Coordinated with client, contractors, and governing officials to achieve clients' desired result with ADA, building code and ordinance requirements
- Developed and proposed design solutions to clients' desired results meeting requirements with acceptable price.
Project Manager
City of Kenosha Public Works – Engineering
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Spearheaded the development and management of the City of Kenosha's Sidewalk, Storm Water Utility Curb & Gutter, Wedge Removal, Parkway Tree Damage Removal, and Reimbursement Programs
- Administered multiple fiscal budgets
- Created and distributed contracts for bid to private firms concerning prospective agreements in support of city projects
- Served as liaison and point of contact between the City of Kenosha and city residents, employees, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) members, and city officials
- Adeptly managed project scope and work breakdown structures within fast-paced, volatile environments with continuously changing priorities
- Formulated and implemented new city policies, procedural manuals, and contracts
- Inspected, designed, and supervised construction according to ADA, WI state statutes, and city ordinances; supervised sidewalk inspectors, interns, and contractors/vendors assigned to City of Kenosha construction projects
- Served as key presenter to local organizations, elected officials, and staff regarding the observance of ADA by the City of Kenosha Sidewalk & Wedge Removal Programs, as well as program expansion and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Leadership and Management
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WIAssociate of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WISkills
- Goal Based Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Budgeting
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Planning
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Workflow Planning
- Public Speaking
- Operations Management
- Performance Metrics
- Business Development
- Change Management
- P&L Management
- Inventory Management
Accomplishments
- Founder / President - ALLIANCE OF RESEMBLANCE AND COURAGE INC – Kenosha, WI
- Assistant Coach – Cedarburg Youth Football – Cedarburg, WI
- Technology Chairperson – Spotlight Youth Theater – Kenosha, WI
Certification
OSHA: 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health
Commercial Driver's License – State of WI - Class A
Timeline
Operations Manager
Feldco Windows, Siding & Doors
10.2020 - 08.2021
Business Strategist / Project Manager
KC and Sons Construction
11.2019 - Current
Project Manager
City of Kenosha Public Works – Engineering
01.2009 - 01.2012
President / Landlord / General Contractor of Income Properties
Alegarken, Inc
01.2002 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Leadership and Management
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Associate of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Gateway Technical College
OSHA: 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health
Commercial Driver's License – State of WI - Class A
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