DARREL R. WEIDNER
30615 N Sulphur Creek Dr. Magnolia, TX 77355 (281)844-4993

Dynamic background in operational management, construction and cultivation of business relationships with a track record of developing effective strategies for cost control, market growth and procedural proficiencies. Proven leadership resulting in an improved team performance and increased profitability.
Core competencies include:

Procedure DevelopmentContract NegotiationsCost Analysis / Control
Vendor / Trade RelationshipsPlan Development / ReviewEngineering Analysis
Cash Flow Forecasting Team Building / TrainingProject Estimating



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE



Custom Builders USA
Operations Manager Texas & Mountain West Regions
Responsible for developing regional networks of professional builders and suppliers to improve operational proficiencies, reducing builder hard cost and vendor operational cost. Directed executive board and various committees, by establishing goals, providing strategies and analysis for improving market strength.
Selected Achievements
Developed relationships with key participants in each market to maximize the success of the builder / vendor alliance
Trained vendors and builders on program utilization to augment desired results
Established procedures for precise and competitive bid procurement utilized by builders for accurate price comparisons
Reduced spread of wholesale lumber pricing to retail cost by an average of 39%
Exceeded market volume targets for four consecutive quarters (Q4 2007 Q3 2008)

Carlisle Homes, Houston, Texas
Vice President Operations
Oversaw all aspects of operational / purchasing management including developing and implementing company procedures, project management software, cash flow management, plan / engineering development, vendor relationships and employee orientation and training.
Selected Achievements
Critical contract negotiations with vendors and subcontractors
Instituted value engineering / plan review process resulting in a 2.2% reduction in construction costs.
Implemented vendor partnership program resulting in a .75% reduction in construction costs
Established policies and procedures for the purchasing department
Trained department personnel on estimating techniques and bidding process
Created master prototypes for managing construction costs
Conduct training programs to unify companys culture and attitude.

David Weekly Homes, Houston, Texas
Project Manager
Responsible for development of sales, construction, warranty and administrative personnel. Developed business plans for community operations including marketing and product strategies. Responsible for profitability, quality assurance and customer satisfaction levels.
Selected Achievements
Achieved 100% Satisfied with Quality as a project.
Doubled net income for project versus AOP.
Consistently completed homes at less than 2.5% variance to construction costs, company average 4.4%.
Achieved lowest net dollars on warranty spent.


Trendmaker Homes, Houston, Texas
Selected Achievements as Builder:
Lead all builders with highest ranking on quality walk scores.
Ranked third in company in production days ahead.
Managed budgets to within 1.23% of sales price.

Selected Achievements as Sales Consultant:
Frequently requested to conduct sales training meetings.
Consistently out-performed direct competition.
Positioned community above established communities through aggressive marketing.

Perry Homes, Houston, Texas
Selected Achievements:
Ranked number two in sales for the region.
Individually sold more homes during first year than total community sales in previous years.
Sold and closed more than eight million dollars in revenue.




EDUCATION & TRAINING



Construction Management Program University of Houston
Member Education Committee GHBA
Multiple Sales, Construction and Management Training Programs GHBA




REFERENCES




PROFESSIONAL
Bill Smithers CEO Custom Builders USA
PO Box 34104
Washington, DC 20034
Cell: 540-454-3862

Brian Pavlick COO Custom Builders USA
PO Box 34104
Washington, DC 20034
Cell: 678-898-0282

Wayne Knight - Account Rep. - Flooring Services
10555 W. Sam Houston Parkway N.
Houston, Texas 77064
Office: 281-571-0047
Cellular: 713-907-0588

Dale Phillips - Owner D.P.I.S. Engineering
1600 East Huffsmith Road
Tomball, Texas 77375
Office: 281-351-0048

PERSONAL
James Taylor
122 Greenridge Circle
League City, Texas 77573
Home: 281-316-9267
Cellular: 713-805-8897