Eric Lee Crouser

1970 Horseshoe Bend Road, Dahlonega GA, 30533

Google Voice 716-525-8291 Cellular 706-525-8291

Email elcrouser[at]gmail.com


A solid team player with high levels of energy, innovation and a drive for process improvement with a get it done attitude. Thriving in an environment filled with change; surrounded by motivated people seeking success through collaboration, dedication, and excellence. A force multiplier to any organization and the leader your team deserves.

EXPERIENCE

Centex, Las VegasJul 2004 Jun 2009

Project Manager, Feb 2007 Jun 2009
Successfully grew and led teams to control all aspects of building and servicing single and multi-family residential neighborhood, and Operation Marketing Manager for 12 neighborhoods. Managed dozens of sub-contractors and hundreds of tradesmen. Constantly refined budgets with $20 million in product under construction and monthly sales of $3.5 million. Lead internal management and external contractors who focused on cost reduction, while providing highly desirable multi-family housing. Balanced the groups time to provide award winning customer service in seven different neighborhoods containing 1000+ homes. These neighborhoods varied from entry level multi-family homes to active-adult communities with amenities.
Hand selected as first Multi-Family Project Manager for Centex Las Vegas Division
Nevada Contractors License holder for Centex Corp. throughout Nevada
Employee of the Quarter
Ranked #1 for Customer Satisfaction by JD Power and Assoc. 2nd year in a row

Recruiting and Development Manager, Jun 2006 Feb 2007
The driving force behind all recruiting and training activities for the Las Vegas Division, tasked with hiring and training all personnel. Redefined training and reward programs to increase retention and providing career guidance to current employees to ensure the healthy growth of the Las Vegas Division. The single point of contact for all college, military, outside consultant, and internal recruiting initiatives for the state of Nevada. Created new and refined existing development programs to foster an environment of superior performance and comradelier across operational disciplines by integrating training across departments and expanding the scope of Centexs mission as a whole.
Created the Las Vegas Field Manager Technical Development Program
DISC Behavior Personality Profile Trainer
Licensed Real Estate Agent for Centex
Recruited throughout region at colleges, job fairs, and other events

Lead Field Manager, Jul 2004 Jun 2006
Responsible building and improving all aspects of residential neighborhood, including budget, cycle time, scheduling of all construction on the job site and customer satisfaction for all finished homes with $35 million in product under construction and sales of $5.8 million per month. I led and trained junior superintendents to become leaders in Centex, capable of running their own sites.
Employee of the Quarter
My neighborhood was awarded Neighborhood of the Year in Las Vegas for 2005 J.D. Power
Over eighty homes under construction at any time
United States Army CaptainJun 2000 Jul 2004

Intelligence Liaison Officer, Dec 2003 Jul 2004
The Liaison Officer for the Criminal Investigative Task Force to the CIA, Defense Intelligence Association (DIA) and the Pentagon to build legal justification for court proceeding against terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. During this mission I oversaw and reviewed the work of over 50 intelligence personal to include; agents, intelligence analysts and other legal professionals before the finished product and recommendation was delivered to the Pentagon.
TOP SECRET Security Clearance
Army Commendation Medal

S6, Communication Officer, Jun 2003 Dec 2003
Lead team to maintain and improve communication, computer and information technology systems for over 800 soldiers with only two technicians on staff. As the Media Officer also responsible for all interactions with outside media, preparing newspaper articles, and press releases.

S1, Adjutant, Jun 2002 Jun 2003
Lead staff of 15 personnel, responsible for all administrative and human resource actions for over 800 soldiers. Flawlessly processed all awards, promotions, evaluations, pay actions vacations and personnel transfers. Created new reward program, streamlining the process for supervisors to recognize and reward outstanding performers. As the Adjutant I was also the aide for the Squadron Commander.
Army Achievement Medal

Intelligence Platoon Leader, Aug 2001 Jun 2002
Directly supervised 40 personnel with eight vehicles and equipment valued at over $2M., deputy commander during field operations, controlled all Electronic Warfare assets during ten field exercises.

Verizon WirelessSept 1997 Jun 2000

Account Executive
Sold and serviced over 40 indirect accounts for point of sale purchase of new Digital CDMA wireless network in challenging rural locations while initiating advertising and promotional campaigns.

United States NavyOct 1988 Nov 1993

Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator, 3rd Class
Navel Aircrew man onboard P3C Orion aircraft based at Brunswick Maine. Selected as the Electronic Warfare Operator for a Chief of Naval Operations Special Projects crew assigned to localize, track and catalog all possible classification data on new submarines worldwide.
Personal Reliability Program with SECRET security clearance

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois at SpringfieldMay 2000
Graduated Cum Laude
Associates of Arts, William Rainy Harper College, Palatine, ILMay 1998

HOBBIES

I enjoy fine wine and cigars. Im at my best when teaching and helping others to grow and strive for improvement in a changing environment. I enjoy working with new electronic systems and evolving technology. I have a great desire to learn and to be better today than yesterday.