Henry Bash
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Construction director with extensive experience in financial oversight and project coordination. Achieved record budget results and drove cost savings through effective negotiation and relationship building. Improved operational effectiveness via strategic initiatives, ready to deliver impactful contributions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Director and Corporate CM Proxy
Albertsons Companies
Portland, OR
10.2016 - 06.2022
- Managed $30 million to $50 million annual budgets, achieving record results for five of six years.
- Led cross-functional teams, ensuring project completion within budget and deadlines.
- Negotiated agreements with contractors and consultants, enhancing external partnerships.
- Collaborated with leadership and contractors to reduce annual maintenance expenses in MEP.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Director of Sales and Strategic Initiatives
Albertsons Companies
Portland, OR
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Implemented shrink best practices across fresh departments, reducing losses by $350,000 in four weeks.
- Proposed acquisition of first Starbucks food truck to protect store sales during remodels.
- Reviewed preventive maintenance contracts, renegotiated rates resulting in $500,000 annual savings.
Distirct Director
Bi-Lo Holdings
Charleston, SC
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Transformed district ranking from 99th to 9th in company based on 15 KPIs within nine months.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction from 54% to 84% within 90 days.
- Implemented safety awareness program, reducing associate accidents by 80%.
- Developed and launched inaugural company-wide 'buy local' campaign, increasing local engagement and sales in Greater Charleston area.
- Analyzed market and sales data to identify trends that informed strategic decisions.
Vice President of Retail Operations
Safeway Stores Inc.
Lanham, Maryland
07.2005 - 12.2013
- Achieved $5.4 million EBITDA improvement through focused 'red store' sales strategy.
- Led concept-to-market integration of Exxon/Mobile fuel partnership, attaining top performance metrics.
- Led store managers in inventory control, personnel management, and merchandising strategies to improve operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated store layout designs to enhance customer flow and shopping experience, resulting in increased sales.
- Monitored employee performance through regular store visits, fostering high morale and service levels.
District Manager
Safeway Stores Inc.
Seattle, WA
11.2003 - 06.2005
Director of Retail and Marketing Support
Safeway Stores Inc.
Seattle, WA
03.2002 - 11.2003
Education
Business Management
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WASkills
- Construction safety management
- Budget management
- Financial oversight
- Project coordination
- Program management
- Process optimization
- Analytical problem solving
- Negotiation
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Front Line Leadership Trainer - 2003
- Dale Carnagie Public Speaking Certificate - 2001
Accomplishments
- Top performing V.P. for labor control in 2010
- Portland Division Backstage MVP - 2019
Timeline
Construction Director and Corporate CM Proxy
Albertsons Companies
10.2016 - 06.2022
Director of Sales and Strategic Initiatives
Albertsons Companies
05.2015 - 09.2016
Distirct Director
Bi-Lo Holdings
01.2014 - 04.2015
Vice President of Retail Operations
Safeway Stores Inc.
07.2005 - 12.2013
District Manager
Safeway Stores Inc.
11.2003 - 06.2005
Director of Retail and Marketing Support
Safeway Stores Inc.
03.2002 - 11.2003
Business Management
South Puget Sound Community College