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Rhett Villanueva

Dallas,TX

Summary

Results-driven Vice President with a strong record of enhancing operational efficiencies and building strategic relationships. Expertise in team leadership, critical thinking, and strategic initiatives, demonstrated through driving major project successes in a global construction firm. Proven ability to improve operational outcomes and foster team synergy through decisive leadership and effective relationship management.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

Latham Millworks
05.2017 - Current
  • Strategically doubled sales within 5 years through targeted business development and market expansion.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete major projects, driving increased efficiency and enhanced client satisfaction.
  • Partnered with senior management to develop and execute strategic initiatives, aligning with long-term organizational goals.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders—including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders—to foster collaboration and ensure long-term success.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership by motivating employees and building high-performing teams.

Corporate Manager

Kiewit
09.2012 - 04.2017
  • Directed operational initiatives and led strategy development for $38 billion in North American construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and driving successful execution.
  • Boosted business efficiency by streamlining processes and introducing innovative corporate strategies, resulting in significant operational improvements.
  • Enhanced risk management by conducting comprehensive threat assessments and developing proactive contingency plans, reducing potential risks.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and employee engagement at all organizational levels.

Project Manager

Kiewit
02.2009 - 09.2012
  • Engineering Manager on a $2.7B, 5-year project, collaborating with cross functional teams, vendors and firms, ensuring successful and timely project planning and completion.
  • Created detailed assemblies, models, and technical drawings, and reviewed and approved the work of CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Ensured design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements through meticulous review processes.
  • Optimized interdepartmental communication by developing standardized documentation templates, simplifying and improving the efficiency of information exchange across teams.

Operations Engineer

DeSilva Gates
12.2003 - 02.2009
  • Reduced operational costs and doubled production rates by implementing new technology, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Led infrastructure upgrades that significantly improved system reliability, security, and scalability.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex issues under tight deadlines, effectively prioritizing tasks to minimize disruptions to ongoing operations.
  • Maintained technical expertise in equipment and networking hardware while managing engineering tasks across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring seamless functionality and consistently meeting project requirements.

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • New Business Development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

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Timeline

Vice President

Latham Millworks
05.2017 - Current

Corporate Manager

Kiewit
09.2012 - 04.2017

Project Manager

Kiewit
02.2009 - 09.2012

Operations Engineer

DeSilva Gates
12.2003 - 02.2009

Legal Studies

Humphreys College

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