Paul F Loud
Lowe's
Crab Orchard,TN
38
years of professional experience
Goal-driven Construction Management Professional dedicated to providing high-quality construction services to discerning clients. Offering first-rate construction management and field supervision expertise. Skillful in working with architects, inspectors, designers and subcontractors to accomplish high-quality project work.
Work History
Sales Associate
4 Years 9 Months- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
In Home Sales Representative
1 Year- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
Operations Manager
8 Years 10 Months- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
- Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Regional Construction Manager
4 Years 8 Months- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
Construction Management/General Contractor
22 Years 2 Months- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Assessed commercial and residential project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Master of Science - Management
- Dean's List Fall,2008
- Dean's List Spring,2009
- 3.95 GPA
- Graduated with Honors
Skills
Operational Standards
Supply Requisition
Quality Control Programs
Contract Preparation
Project Estimation
Subcontractor Management
Permit and License Procurement
Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
Timeline
Sales Associate
Lowe's
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
In Home Sales Representative
Sears Home Improvement
06.2011 - 06.2012Read More
Operations Manager
Dtag, Inc. & Avis
07.2000 - 05.2009Read More
Regional Construction Manager
Jim Walter Homes
09.1995 - 05.2000Read More
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US Homes, Sam DeCarlo, Inc., Entrepreneur
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Bachelor of Arts from Communications
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Austin Peay State University
Master of Science from Management
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