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Paul Hougdahl

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

Accomplished Vice President - Senior Project Manager with a proven track record at DEA Specialties, adept in leveraging problem-solving and negotiation skills to exceed sales goals by fostering unparalleled client relationships and executing targeted marketing strategies. Expert in budget oversight and profitability, consistently delivering projects that meet and surpass expectations.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President - Senior Project Manager

DEA Specialties
San Antonio, TX
04.2012 - Current
  • Developed quarterly and yearly sales projections and then consistently met and exceeded these goals
  • Fostered trust and developed excellent relationships with architects, owners and general contractors by providing the best product for their projects on time and within budget
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.

Project Manager

Malitz Construction
San Antonio, TX
06.2003 - 03.2012
  • Provided detailed estimates, negotiated contracts and managed construction projects
  • Consistently maintained relationships with customers and routinely provided repeated construction services for owners due to excellent customer service
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.

Project Manager

PI Construction
Rapid City, SD
10.1997 - 03.2003
  • Met with government construction personnel to determine their needs and then used AutoCAD to develop plans and then a detailed line item estimate for military bases and post offices
  • Once the design and proposal were approved, proceed to buy-out the project and effectively work to conclusion
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors to follow progress, make changes and solve problems

Public Affairs Specialist

South Dakota Army National Guard
Rapids City, SD
06.1989 - 08.2001
  • Coordinated logistics associated with visits by dignitaries or high-level guests at organization facilities.
  • Wrote press releases or other media communications to promote clients.
  • Developed and maintained close working relationships with members of press.
  • Conducted media outreach activities such as press conferences and interviews with print, broadcast, and online outlets.

Education

BS - Mechanical Engineering

South Dakota School of Mines
Rapid City, SD
05.1994

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design

Gogebic Community College
Ironwood, MI
05.1989

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Communication skills
  • Product knowledge
  • Profitability
  • Targeted marketing
  • Forecasting
  • Sales leadership
  • Customer education
  • Competitor trends
  • Client relationship building
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Product demonstrations
  • Budget oversight
  • Performance metrics analysis

Affiliations

  • Traveling, motorcycling, mountain biking, hiking, outdoor grilling and dog training
  • Voted employee of the year by co-workers multiple times
  • Keith L. Ware award for excellence in military photography

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vice President - Senior Project Manager

DEA Specialties
04.2012 - Current

Project Manager

Malitz Construction
06.2003 - 03.2012

Project Manager

PI Construction
10.1997 - 03.2003

Public Affairs Specialist

South Dakota Army National Guard
06.1989 - 08.2001

BS - Mechanical Engineering

South Dakota School of Mines

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design

Gogebic Community College

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