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Mark Connor

Bath,ME

Summary

Detail Oriented owner of a construction Business of over 10 years. Successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.

Completing large scale construction projects of various sizes from State prisons, to public schools, airport runway lighting, hotel fire alarm systems, residential remodels and residential new construction

A Untied States Veteran of 15 years of service to Country serving in many roles from a basic Soldier through a Senior Leader, Supervising over 200 soldiers in a sales environment.

Veteran with top-level skills in management and construction. Likeable personality and customer-focused background coupled with expertise in Construction and leadership. Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with an exciting organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Connor And Son
07.2012 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.

Area Director of Engineering

GHM Giri Hotel Management
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Analyzed financial performance of area by monitoring budgets and expenses, reviewing financial statements and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Determined performance benchmarks and completed ongoing evaluation of employee work.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Recruiting and Retention Section Chief

Maine Army National Guard
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
  • Managed project technical, schedule and cost risk factors to facilitate completion while minimizing negative outcomes.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Senior Training Officer

Maine Army National Guard
04.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
  • Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
  • Trained and licensed employees to enhance success in field operations.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
  • Analyzed company training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals.

Education

Completion Certificate - Senior Leader Course

Professional Education Center
Little Rock, AR
01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
05.2012

Completion Certificate - Electricity

Lewiston Regional Vocational Center
Lewiston, ME
05.2003

Skills

  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Operational Analysis
  • Executive Leadership
  • Interior Renovations
  • Bathroom Remodeling
  • Remodels and New Construction
  • Reducing Costs
  • Project Oversight
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Window Replacement
  • Punch Lists

Accomplishments


  • Completed over 140 residential remodels
  • Completed over 20 commercial/Industrial construction projects
  • Built over 15 Residential new construction homes
  • Received the fist ever issued in Maine United States Soldiers medal for heroism by the Governor of Maine
  • Football coach
  • Softball coach

Timeline

Area Director of Engineering

GHM Giri Hotel Management
11.2022 - 01.2024

Recruiting and Retention Section Chief

Maine Army National Guard
07.2019 - 02.2022

Senior Training Officer

Maine Army National Guard
04.2017 - 06.2019

Owner/Operator

Connor And Son
07.2012 - Current

Completion Certificate - Senior Leader Course

Professional Education Center

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Ashford University

Completion Certificate - Electricity

Lewiston Regional Vocational Center
Mark Connor