MARK POINDEXTER
Construction Management
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Over 38 years of hands-on leadership and senior management positions in large complex organizations. An excellent communicator, motivating leader and poised decision maker. A proven coach, youth leader and mentor of diverse populations. Possess exceptional organizational, budgetary and people skills that have overcome many technical and leadership challenges. A role model of integrity and ethics. Relevant experience includes: Leadership Financial Management Customer Service Public Speaking Training Team Building
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Bigfoot Drywall And Paint
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided strong leadership and strategic business decisions to CEO of this new company. This required a mix of business and management expertise, plus proficiency with processes and policies.
- Collaborated with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision and operations strategy. Translated strategy into actionable steps for growth, performance management, and financial planning which quickly grew the company to annual revenue of $3M.
- Ensured effective recruiting, onboarding, and performance management. Ensured compliance with national and local business regulations and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Analyzed internal operations to identify areas for process enhancement. Oversaw finance, HR, insurance, legal and technology.
- Monitored project management software and took corrective measures when necessary.
- Prepared detailed updates and forecasts. Built and maintained trusting relationships with key partners.
Director of Construction
Young Life
08.2005 - 08.2020
- Managed the entire construction program of $20M for all Young Life’s 35 properties in 5 countries including Armenia, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, and Scotland.
- This construction program built 3 new 5-star youth resorts and revitalized several aging properties.
- Provided oversight and professional development to the construction team of project managers and assistants.
- Established an effective systematic program and project management system before which there was none.
- Led every aspect of the development of many master plans, both new and revisions, and execution of these to open brand new resorts and major refreshes to others, always exceeding expectations of the customer.
- Coordinated with the Chief Development Officer, and resort leadership to strategize development plans.
- Built very strong relationships with design and construction firms resulting in high quality completed projects on schedule.
Chief Operating Officer
Construction, Far East, U.S. Navy
08.2002 - 07.2005
- Managed eight geographically dispersed construction and facility service contracting offices throughout Japan and Korea, staffed by over 100 professionals that award $200 million of contracts annually
- Implemented new electronic acquisition and construction management systems to improve efficiency of offices and quality of products delivered to the U.S Navy and Marine Corps in Japan and Korea.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions
Program Manager for Facility Investments
Chief Of Naval Operations Office
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Responsible for planning, programming and monitoring facility services, utilities and transportation requirements and resources for the entire U.S Navy
- Directed thorough analysis and development of recommendations to Senior Director
- Integrated facility management functions into a new installation management organization.
Senior Production Manager
U.S. Navy Public Works Center
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Responsible for public works support for the Navy’s facilities in the National Capital Region
- Directly supervised ten personnel and 430 employees through subordinates supporting 100 customers and delivering $80 million in facilities services annually
- Managed budgets totaling over $26 million.
Deputy Public Works Director
Naval Surface Warfare Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Responsible for public works support and test model fabrication for Navy’s premier surface ship and submarine research facility
- Supervised 200 military and civilian personnel supporting various types or critical facilities valued at $965 million
- Managed $27.5 million budget.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Maryland
College Park, MD01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05.1985
Skills
- Defining Company Vision
- Business Analysis
- Operations Administration
- Delegation
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Business Administration
- Cost Savings and Reduction
- Change and Growth Management
- Attention to Quality
- Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Quality Control Planning
- Policy Development
- Process Improvement
- Technology
- Results Orientation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Project Oversight
- Budget Administration
- Executive Leadership
- Management Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Financial Management
- Corporate Strategy and Development
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Leadership and People Development
Accomplishments
- Leadership
- Financial Management
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Training
- Team Building
- Motivated and provided guidance to the organization resulting in $199 million of construction and facility support services to clients dispersed across 5,200 miles, the highest rate of execution in five years
- Developed and implemented innovative processes and first-ever metrics to successfully sell $900 million of facilities requirements in the annual budgeting process and monitoring the execution of budgets
- Provided more responsive customer support through functional, organizational and process improvements decreasing turn around times by 30%
- At the same time, motivated staff to market and deliver the organizations services through complex issues to reach win-win solutions
- Sought after as a calm, confident communicator to brief Senior Executives and Chairman of the Board on a new facility investment strategy
- The quality of brief resulted in approval of the strategy which lead to significant improvements in the condition of Navy facilities
- Trained and lead a diverse group of men and women to be the best navigation team within Pearl Harbor, as recognized by the Navy’s fleet training experts
- Developed and managed a plan to consolidate seven facilities management organizations into one integrated team
- This was an extremely successful seamless transition to all clients and generated manpower savings of over 10%
- Developed first ever regional facilities budget to support this team.
Affiliations
Chairman, Board of Elders, Mountain Springs Church
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Bigfoot Drywall And Paint
09.2020 - 08.2023
Director of Construction
Young Life
08.2005 - 08.2020
Chief Operating Officer
Construction, Far East, U.S. Navy
08.2002 - 07.2005
Program Manager for Facility Investments
Chief Of Naval Operations Office
08.2000 - 08.2002
Senior Production Manager
U.S. Navy Public Works Center
08.1998 - 08.2000
Deputy Public Works Director
Naval Surface Warfare Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering
United States Naval Academy
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