Shannon Kinsey
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated construction professional with a versatile leadership skill set developed through years of experience in project management, renovation, and restoration services. Expertise in purchasing management, estimating, plans development, procurement, and alternative energies construction. Seeking to contribute to the success of a growing company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Copper Builders
Charlotte, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Managed the Purchasing Team that consisted of estimation and purchasing coordinator to support the Charlotte and Raleigh, NC markets
- Facilitated a successful launch of a rebate program that identified key strategic partnerships with national brands such as James Hardee, Electrolux, Trex, Progress Lighting, Huber to recoup over $205,000 in Q3 against the reported spend
- Implemented an ACH Payment program across all markets for the Build for Rent Business Division, which eliminates the cash flow management against the receivables, by creating terms within the lenders payment calendar
- Assisted with new safety program and training, including OSHA 10 and CPR training, for all field personnel.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best possible prices for goods and services.
- Analyzed market trends to determine appropriate purchasing strategies.
Director of Construction
Kolter Homes
Charlotte, NC
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Transitioned from Regional Director of Purchasing to Director of Construction for the Charlotte Market to lead the post-Covid recovery.
- Facilitated reaching a successful year-end goal in all three communities in the Charlotte Market, exceeding initial onboarding sales and closing estimates by 68%, resulting in an additional gross revenue of more than four million dollars while implementing new plans and products in a difficult supply and labor market.
- Spearheaded new hiring and training with construction best practices to reduce cost, increase safety awareness and reduce cycle time- cycle time reduction of more than 45% percent over the previous year
- Worked with community leaders, land development team, warranty and sales team to organize and implement true even flow construction work flow in all communities to allow for better quality homes deliveries with higher customer satisfaction and lower post move in costs (from an average of 18 items to a current average of 1 open item at close; from 60 warranty items to average of 3 items at 30 day warranty review)
- Fostered a team environment of quality-driven construction managers in multiple communities, leading to excellence awards for multiple members, recognized locally and regionally with MAME.
Regional Purchasing Director
Kolter Homes
Charlotte, NC
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Carolinas Division Director for Kolter Homes' Purchasing and Architectural teams.
- Focused on spearheading market development in the Charlotte and Charleston markets by procuring reliable and cost-effective trades for premier active adult recreational centers and community construction.
- Product development with an accent on plan revision and adjusting homes to an 'Age in place' principle.
- Responsible for best practices training with the construction management team, customer service training, and sales orientation training on home options.
- Implemented alternative energy programs in the North and South Carolina market. Focus on solar and energy-efficient HVAC and plumbing systems.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Responsible for estimating and identifying all lot unique items and creating lot-specific budgets for accurate projections on costs and income.
Special Projects Director
CalAtlantic /Lennar Homes
Charlotte, NC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversight and management of the Warranty and Special Projects Department for new home construction in the Charlotte market, reporting Directly to the Division Vice President
- Oversight of training for the repair services and customer services personnel for forty-eight active communities
- Developed repair services plans and plans corrections after extensive evaluation of deficiencies in construction and engineering were identified from prior built plans
- Transitioned the CalAtlantic warranty department and Lennar Warranty Services team into a single operating group, servicing over ninety communities
Purchasing Manager/ Regional Plan Manager
Benchmark Communities
Charlotte, NC
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversight and management of the Purchasing Department for new home construction in the Charlotte and Raleigh market, reporting Directly to the Vice President of Purchasing
- Oversight of transition and data management from one online service Purchase Order System with regional support to a corporate platform
- Included the set up and implementation of the Builder MT/WMS purchasing management software, Sales Simplicity system and BuildPro/SupplyPro for total team management solution
- Responsible for regional System Hierarchy design and programming
Vice President
Half Moon Construction, Inc.
Cornelius, NC
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Performed Chief Operations Officer duties and oversaw all field work
- Responsible for Profit and Loss of all projects during a recessive time period and succeeding
- Oversight and continued testing and development of the company’s website and cloud-based software enabling team members to have 24/7 access to job orders and virtual job site management
- Performed Safety Officer duties and oversaw safety training of all new and current employees
- Oversaw Quality Control monitors for all complete work
- Recruited new employees and vendors (growing from a 3-man internal crew to a internal and sub vendor crew of over 150 employees or contract laborers in less than 2 years)
- Trained new employees in all areas of residential construction, HUD and VA repair guidelines, PPE and Safety guidelines regulated by OSHA
- Performed business development to acquire new brokers and residential clients in the Carolina markets
Education
Courses include Basic Technical Solar Installation, Intermediate Solar Installation, Advanced Solar Voltaic
Solar Source U
Tampa, FL01.2009
Construction Management - Advanced Drafting
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC01.2005
Academic Diploma - licensure – Licensed Practical Nurse, EMT, Air Paramedic
US ARMY School of Medicine
Bethesda, MD01.1997
Biological Sciences and MIS studies -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.1994
Skills
- Construction Management
- Estimation and Procurement
- Purchasing management
- Plans Development and Revision
- Management of General contracting services
- Trade Partner and Vendor Management
- Value Engineering
- Inventory Management
- Exceptional Customer service
- Computer software proficiency
- Construction management systems proficiency
- Operations Management
- Price Negotiation
- Bid process management
- Professional communication skills
- Demand forecasting
- Cost-reduction strategies
Activitiesandorganizations
- Member of the Florida State Varsity Football team, 91-93’
- Member Sigma Phi Epsilon FSU chapter Alumni
- Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Salisbury 2019 - current
- Veteran United States ARMY, 1994-2004
Key Qualifications
- Construction Management
- Estimation and Procurement
- Purchasing management
- Plans Development and Revision
- Management of General contracting services for multiple clients in Florida, North and South Carolina
- Trade Partner and Vendor Management
- Key Market and Strategy Development
- Bookkeeping & Payroll Management
- Renovation, Punch and Warranty Management
- Environmental Remediation training in Mold, Mildew, and various dangerous organic compounds
- Fire and Water Restoration
- Inventory Management
- Exceptional Customer service
- Versatile background in computer software and construction management systems to include New Star Systems, CoConstruct, Microsoft 365, JD Edwards, BuildTopia, WMS, Supply Pro, Build Pro and Sales Simplicity
Awards
- Regional Employee of the Year, Kolter Homes, 2022
- OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health
- Building Analyst Certification, Building Performance Institute (BPI), 2011-2015
- Energy Auditor Certification, Building Performance Institute (BPI), 2011-2015
- Mold and Mildew Remediation certification, EPA, current
- Advanced solar voltaic design management, NCSI, current
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Copper Builders
11.2023 - Current
Director of Construction
Kolter Homes
10.2021 - 09.2023
Regional Purchasing Director
Kolter Homes
02.2018 - 10.2021
Special Projects Director
CalAtlantic /Lennar Homes
01.2017 - 01.2018
Purchasing Manager/ Regional Plan Manager
Benchmark Communities
01.2014 - 01.2017
Vice President
Half Moon Construction, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2014
Courses include Basic Technical Solar Installation, Intermediate Solar Installation, Advanced Solar Voltaic
Solar Source U
Construction Management - Advanced Drafting
Central Piedmont Community College
Academic Diploma - licensure – Licensed Practical Nurse, EMT, Air Paramedic
US ARMY School of Medicine
Biological Sciences and MIS studies -
Florida State University
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