Wendy Faulkner
Hummelstown,PA
Summary
Seasoned Vice President of Operations at TAFcon Construction Inc., adept in strategic planning and execution, and recognized for leadership excellence. Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies. Expert in cross-functional team management and financial controls, consistently delivering projects under budget. Proven track record in fostering growth and managing capital spending effectively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
TAFcon Construction Inc.
Hummelstown, PA
03.2013 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for the operations department.
- Identified opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiencies across all areas of operations.
- Managed daily operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and scheduling.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to operational activities.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain goods and services at competitive prices.
- Maintained relationships with external organizations such as government agencies, regulatory bodies.
- Created reports summarizing operational results for management review.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them for approval by executive leadership team members.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
Executive Director of Capital Projects
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Hershey, PA
07.2007 - 03.2013
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Authored reports outlining progress on projects or initiatives for senior leadership review.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
- Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
- Reviewed and approved annual operating and capital budgets for company.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
- Recommended appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures and prepared financial reports related to construction activities.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors as needed for each project.
- Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Ensured adherence to local building ordinances by reviewing plans prior to beginning work on each project.
- Provided guidance to workers regarding safe operating procedures when using machinery or tools.
- Investigated complaints from clients or members of the public about projects under construction.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
- Maintained records of completed jobs including time spent on tasks, materials used and expenses incurred.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of crew members assigned to particular projects.
- Worked closely with city officials regarding permits required for various types of construction projects.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Prepared detailed project reports, documenting phases, milestones, and final outcomes.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and equipment at cost-effective rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middletown Area School District
Middletown, PA06-1979
Some College (No Degree) - Business & Accounting
Penn State University
Middletown, PASkills
- Operations Oversight
- Leadership training
- Strategic planning and execution
- Purchasing and planning
- Cost analysis and savings
- Capital Spending
- Workforce Planning
- Facilities Management
- Growth management
- Business Administration
- Budget Control
- Performance Analysis
- Supply chain oversight
- Financial controls implementation
- Cross-functional team management
- Logistics Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
TAFcon Construction Inc.
03.2013 - 06.2024
Executive Director of Capital Projects
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
07.2007 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Middletown Area School District
Some College (No Degree) - Business & Accounting
Penn State University
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