Richard Christiano

Professional Profile

Strategic forward thinking business professional with a focus on organizational profitability and stakeholder interest. Expertise in all homebuilding operations with history of special accomplishments.

Special Accomplishments

Created a highly functioning and efficient Purchasing Department at a Divisional level.
Developed and managed a staff of up to 6 full time Purchasing Professionals.
Recognized contributing member of divisional executive leadership team.
Created a comprehensive model cost discount program resulting in a savings of up to 60K per model home
Initiated processes that resulted in a 20% average reduction of Direct Construction Costs
Championed special value engineering program, Lean Building, reducing Divisional expenses an additional 3%.
Lead and facilitated multiple continuous process improvement initiatives within the Division.
Developed numerous policies and procedures specific not only to the Purchasing arena but Construction, Sales, Quality Assurance and Customer Care.


Career Progression

KIMBALL HILL HOMES, Las Vegas, Nevada September 2001 Present

Regional (NV) division of privately owned $1.1 billion (2006 sales) Kimball Hill Homes (corporate Rolling Meadows, Illinois). Build mid-priced, single family detached homes, townhouses and condominiums in Chicago, California, Florida, Nevada, Texas and Wisconsin real estate markets.

Director of Purchasing October 2005 - Present

Directed Purchasing Agents in the negotiating, awarding, contractual correspondence and work/purchase order distribution of trade partners of entire division.
Established option margins for cost effective pricing.
Provided final approval on material specifications utilized in the building process.
Mentored and coached Purchasing Agents in organizational processes.
Managed the entire architectural development and entitlement process.
Administered national rebate programs and develop rebate initiatives at a Divisional level.
Assisted Divisional Sales Manager in the design, development and implementation of Divisional marketing materials.
Contributed to the development of annual business plans related to purchasing and general overhead expenses.
Protected company assets by managing trade partner liability insurance programs.
Instrumental in the development and maintenance of trade partner relationships.



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Purchasing Manager June 2003- September 2005

Created the Divisional Purchasing department.
Selected, trained and developed support staff.
Responsible for negotiating, awarding, contractual correspondence and work/purchase order distribution as per organizational specifications.
Selected standard materials, features and options in addition to managing all data and paperwork related to the purchasing function.
Manage and quantified national and local material rebate program.
Award contracts to architects and structural engineers.
Facilitated the entitlement process with municipalities.


Construction Manager September 2001- May 2003
Planned, coordinated and managed the building process.
Superintend all construction actives at four different communities.
Collaborated with New Home Sales Consultants maximizing home buyer satisfaction.
Managed trade partners ensuring building time lines were achieved.
Partnered with municipality inspectors.
Ensured building code and requirement specifications were met.
Executed quality assurance processes.
Conducted final new home orientation with homebuyer.


Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Embry-Riddle University, Daytona Beach, FL


Training and Specialized Skills

Kimball Hill Homes Showtime Sales Training, Communication and Conflict Resolution Workshop, Coaching and Mentoring Workshop, Purchasing Negotiating Workshop. TTN e-learning. Participant in various Kimball Hill University core curriculum opportunities including Harassment Prevention, Performance Management, and Book Clubs. Proficient in a variety of software programs including; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Trueline, Builder 1440, Envision, Vendor e-Link, Airwaves.