Donnie Doster
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EXECUTIVE-LEVEL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

High-performing project-management executive with expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes. Scheduling systems and infrastructure management to maximize profits in time, and under budget; in the commercial and residential construction service industries.
Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets/goals.
Project Management Professional with extensive scope of responsibility, proven success, and track record of delivering optimal results in high-growth environments through initiatives that exceed operational performance targets and yield measurable outcomes:
operational improvements
reduced tactical-planning cycle time
reduced product-development time
cost reductions through improved process



AREAS OF EXPERTISE


End-to-End Project Management Operations
Project Planning/Execution
Multi-Project Management
Site Re-engineering
Process Design/Redesign
Change Management
MS Project Development
Operating Infrastructure
Leadership
Vendor Management
Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
Strategic Planning/Leadership and
Management of Measurable
Negotiation, Persuasion Skills
Training and Leadership Development



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Consultant
Doster Development
(Charlotte, NC) 2008 to Present
Consulting Services for engineering firms, general contractors, and Community Developers.
Outside project management services.




Construction/ Project Manager,
Paramont Grading Company, Atlanta, GA. 2005 to 2008
*Recruited by Sr. VP of Operations of three operating divisions of $42-million in revenues.
*Successfully aligned business planning and financial processes with performance.
*Responsible for all pre-development and due diligence functions.
*Monitoring construction, and assisting in developing and implementing business strategies.
*Managed multiple residential and commercial projects, in time and under budget.
*Successfully managing projects ranging from 500k to 20 Million.
*Developed strong business relationships between owners, and designers/ engineers.
*Managed all phases and aspects of construction, from start to finish.
Coordination with City/ County officials.
*Senior Project Manager in two mission-critical process-redesign projects.
* From 2007-2008, promoted to Jr. Vice President of the Charlotte, NC division to improve revenues and business/ community development until an economy induced downsizing had taken place.


Project Manager
E.V. Williams, Inc. Virginia Beach, VA 2003 to 2005
*Developed and managed multi-million dollar projects in the city of Newport News, VA.
*Coordinated with Sr. Project Mgr. and Project Superintendents on multiple projects.
*Assisted VP of Operations and Operations Manager in developing and training
*Spearheaded process-improvement projects to ensure accurate, timely data delivery


Project Manager,
Jones Bros. INC., Mt. Pleasant, NC, 2002 to 2003
*Recruited by Regional Manager to improve development projects, performance measurement, team solutions, and leadership development.
*Managed multiple projects.
*Managed subcontractors affiliated with projects to completion. Organized and managed production and personnel for commercial and residential projects. Managed import/export of equipment and materials.
*Organized and supervised installation of all aspects and phases of construction.
*Assisted executive management in local division restructuring.


Site Manager, Morgan Corporation, Charlotte, NC, 1999 to 2002
*Attained fast-track promotion through series of increasingly responsible positions.
*Organized and managed production and personnel for commercial construction projects.
*Organized and managed import/export of equipment and materials.
*Organized and supervised installation of all materials.
*Performed Pre-Construction sampling and material takeoffs for Estimators bidding process.
*Primary participant of all testing and project finalizations.


Site Construction Foreman, Ferebee Corporation, Charlotte, NC 1992 to 1999
Multi-tasking Working Foreman position.
*Supervised grading crews.
*Setup and supervised utility crews.
*Performed tasks assigned to complete projects.
*Key role in development of Grading Division.



EXTENDED EDUCATION

*Associates of Science in Architectural Technology, CPCC, Charlotte, NC (1993)
*Bachelors Degree- Specializing in Construction Mgmt., Ashwood University, Atlanta , GA (2003)

(Currently pursueing)
*A.A.S. in Civil Engineering, Penn Foster College, Scottsdale, AZ (2012)