Mark Arens
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Results-oriented construction executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success. Versatile business leader bringing 30 years of experience as accomplished estimator, project manager. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in the Glass and Glazing industry. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
President
Missouri Valley Glass
St Louis, MO
01.2010 - Current
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across organization.
- Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of organization, leading to better business outcomes.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for organization.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Launched new products or services in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
- Achieved significant cost savings through supply chain optimization efforts such as strategic sourcing initiatives and logistics improvements.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Established culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across organization.
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
President
Missouri Valley Glass
St. Louis, MO
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across organization.
- Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of organization, leading to better business outcomes.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for organization.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Launched new products or services in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
- Achieved significant cost savings through supply chain optimization efforts such as strategic sourcing initiatives and logistics improvements.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Established culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across organization.
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Project Manager - Estimator
MISSOURI VALLEY GLASS CO., INC.
St. Louis, MO
01.1995 - 01.2007
- Estimated, controlled, and closed out assigned projects from senior staff
- Prepared purchase orders and bid requests
- Parlayed purchase agreements, reduced costs, and lease and capital equipment purchase terms
- Developed strong partnerships using adept follow-up techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt South High School
City Of Saint Peters, MO 08.1987 - 06.1991
Skills
Human Resources
Certification
LEED Green Associate
Timeline
President
Missouri Valley Glass
01.2010 - Current
President
Missouri Valley Glass
01.2007 - 01.2010
Project Manager - Estimator
MISSOURI VALLEY GLASS CO., INC.
01.1995 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt South High School
08.1987 - 06.1991