Hi, I’m
Stephen Bruss
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Innovative Construction Manager skilled in motivating construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards. Outstanding record of meeting project deadlines and quality benchmarks with over 16 years of construction industry expertise. Proven capability leading teams of up to 37 workers. Mastery in budgeting, quality control and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Ascend Wellness Holdings
Cannabis Specialist
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
C.H. Robinson
Carrier Account Manager
07.2020 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Maintained domestic and international supplies by coordinating with international contacts to source materials and manage distribution.
- Directed product flow throughout company.
- Scheduled production plans according to customer needs and supply availability.
- Oversaw supply chain logistics and equipment worth over $3 Million in assets.
SAC Wireless
Architectural & Engineering Lead Manager
04.2017 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Managed successful construction of multi-million dollar commercial building projects from concept to completion.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
Bespoke Design and Construction
Principal
08.2015 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Founded construction and project management company
- Provided architecture, interior design, project implementation and construction services for it’s client
- Designed, built and restored up market spaces, managed staff of twenty members.
- Identified client requirements through collaborative and consultative process
- Functioned as conduit between conceptual design process and architectural implementation.
- Determined project costs and made adjustments to keep projects within budget.
Incorporate Construction And Project Management
Business Development Manager
07.2011 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Directly responsibilities include target marketing campaigns and brand enhancements within the design and construction industries
- Developed new high net worth clients through a consultative and strategic focus
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Hudson Construction Group
Founding Partner and President
02.2002 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
RR Donnelly
Major Accounts Manager
10.1999 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Developed new financial and marketing clients for customized prospectus, filings, annual reports and other marketing communications tailored to the demographics, financial portfolio and individual criteria of client’s customer base and audience
- Built high net sales volume accounts within the mutual fund, insurance and investment banking industries
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
B.S from Business Management
1991
Skills
- Commercial Projects
- OSHA Safety Requirements
- Document Review
- Building Site Supervision
- Budget Planning
- Timelines and Milestones
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Monitor Construction Quality
- Oversee Subcontractors
- Subcontractor Compliance
- Blueprint Updating and Distribution
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Construction Scheduling
- Layout Development
- Building Systems and Services
- Project Drawings
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
Timeline
Cannabis Specialist
Ascend Wellness Holdings
06.2023 - Current
Carrier Account Manager
C.H. Robinson
07.2020 - 12.2022
Architectural & Engineering Lead Manager
SAC Wireless
04.2017 - 08.2020
Principal
Bespoke Design and Construction
08.2015 - 03.2017
Business Development Manager
Incorporate Construction And Project Management
07.2011 - 06.2015
Founding Partner and President
Hudson Construction Group
02.2002 - 05.2011
Major Accounts Manager
RR Donnelly
10.1999 - 01.2002
Northeastern Illinois University
B.S from Business Management
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