Rexford Hand, Jr
Knowledgeable Operations Manager with solid foundation in Airport, Highway and Canal construction. With over 30 years of proven track record of managing cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and streamline workflows. Experience as a subcontractor to some of the largest engineering and building contractor in the US working to keep projects on time or better, safety-first priority and quality outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning and problem-solving, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Work History
Operations Manager
34 Years 4 Months- Developed training programs to improve team performance, increase productivity standards, and optimize risk management.
- Allocation of company resources to effectively operate across multiple projects statewide.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures as well as state, federal and other corporate compliance standards.
- Taken Civil Engineering coursework such as surveying to increase my knowledge beyond my current degrees.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Knowledge of multiple web-based payroll systems, Excel, Word, Teams, Powerpoint and more. Also knowledge in DIR compliance, Workman's Compensation compliance and Union compliance systems.
- Led bid preparation and submission processes to ensure timely delivery of proposals.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient workflow processes across multiple projects.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Management
Certificates in Strategy
Certificates in Leadership
A Master of Science degree track that focuses on several areas of importance in an evolving business world: Leadership, Strategy and Finance.
MBA - Finance
An MBA with a concentration in Corporate Finance provided me a wide breadth of coursework from management, strategic analysis and marketing to the core work in finance and related financial decision-making.
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Scholarship Recipient
- Invited to Honors Program