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Neil Hawley

St. George

Summary

Senior Construction and Project Management professional with over 25 years of experience in highly engineered systems, project delivery, and operations. Proven track record of success in managing complex projects from conception to completion, with a deep understanding of business drivers and strategic objectives. Extensive experience with large-scale LED display installations and a strong focus on the sports entertainment industry.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Director Construction Management

Samsung Electronics America
03.2014 - Current
  • Manages the P&L performance of the execution/construction business unit.
  • Defines and delivers the strategy for the business, encompassing project management, engineering, integration, production, operations, and financial performance.
  • Highlight: Directly involved in the construction and management of major LED display projects for sports arenas and entertainment venues.

Director of Project Management

Prismview
03.2012 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for the overall project management function, providing leadership and coordination for PM processes and systems integration.
  • Communicates between Project Managers, System Integrators, and Service Technician departments.
  • Highlight: Led key projects for LED displays, scoreboards, and digital signage solutions, with a strong focus on the sports and entertainment sector.

Operations Manager

YESCO
03.2009 - 03.2012
  • Managed day-to-day activities, including planning and controlling changes to facility layouts, managing quality assurance, and overseeing inventory, manufacturing, and installation of products.
  • Highlight: Oversaw the manufacturing and installation of various sign and display products, including large format LED displays.

Director of Sustainability and Materials

Mikohn Signs & Graphics
08.2007 - 10.2009
  • Planned and promoted a sustainable business program.
  • Collaborated with and influenced functions across the business on sustainability initiatives.
  • Highlight: Gained experience with materials and manufacturing processes relevant to large-scale display production.

CAD / Engineering & Materials Manager

Mikohn Signs & Graphics
06.2004 - 08.2007
  • Managed a team of 45 people in design, CAD, inventory, and shipping/receiving.
  • Successfully implemented RoHS compliance and ISO 9000 manufacturing certification.
  • Highlight: Gained deep technical knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes critical for LED display systems.

Laser Engineer

Clearvision Laser (VISX)
01.2000 - 06.2003
  • Managed 12 engineers and 24 laser technicians.
  • Developed a successful program that provided mobile excimer lasers for LASIK eye surgery.

Project Engineer

Daw Technologies
12.1995 - 01.2000
  • Successfully managed over $30 million in clean-room construction projects globally.
  • Designed and licensed electronic air handler leakage testing.

Mechanical Engineer

Intermountain Design Inc
06.1990 - 12.1995
  • Engineered CALTRANS' first advanced composite interior program.
  • Designed and developed suspended mass transit vehicles.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Brigham Young University
01.1990

Pre-Engineering - Design Engineering Technology

Utah State University
01.1988

Skills

  • Team-oriented leadership
  • Workplace culture enhancement
  • Team development
  • Strategic policy planning

Certification

  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Hazardous Waste Management and Shipping
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Excimer Laser certification

Timeline

Sr. Director Construction Management

Samsung Electronics America
03.2014 - Current

Director of Project Management

Prismview
03.2012 - 01.2014

Operations Manager

YESCO
03.2009 - 03.2012

Director of Sustainability and Materials

Mikohn Signs & Graphics
08.2007 - 10.2009

CAD / Engineering & Materials Manager

Mikohn Signs & Graphics
06.2004 - 08.2007

Laser Engineer

Clearvision Laser (VISX)
01.2000 - 06.2003

Project Engineer

Daw Technologies
12.1995 - 01.2000

Mechanical Engineer

Intermountain Design Inc
06.1990 - 12.1995

Pre-Engineering - Design Engineering Technology

Utah State University

Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Brigham Young University