CHRISTOPHER W. VARDIS
214 Abbey Oak Lane Apex, North Carolina 27502 cvardis[at]nc.rr.com 919- 303-2842 H 919-924-4190 C
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Residential & Commercial Construction
Senior high-performance leader with broad-spectrum experience in all phases of project development and process management in residential and commercial construction. Outstanding communication skills with the capacity to interface effectively with inspectors, auditors, engineers and other team members associated with a project. Expert knowledge of framing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, cabinetry and finish carpentry.
Core Competencies:
New Business Development Business Planning Payroll Architecture Outsourcing Profit Building OSHA
AP/AR Budget Analysis Permitting & Building Code Program Development Negotiations Quality Control
Operations Management Turnarounds New Account Development Engineering Change Management
Consulting Product Management Scheduling Interviewing Staff Management Labor Relations ROI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VARDIS HOMES, INC., Chapel Hill, North Carolina 2001-2009
Builder of elite custom homes with more than $9M in annual sales revenues.
President
Identified market opportunity and successfully directed every phase of establishing start-up construction company. Held full P&L accountability and managed team of 10. Planned, designed and developed multi-million dollar projects. Supervised crews of up to 100 trade workers directly or through subordinate supervisors. Administered payroll and prepared all accounting reports. Oversaw all property construction, procured land, prepared proposals, developed bids, negotiated contracts, purchased materials and designed project budgets.
Played a pivotal role in growing the company from $0 to profitability with $9M in volume annually.
Maximized profitability through skillful contract negotiation, project estimation, and material purchasing.
Achieved consistent high quality control in compliance with codes and inspection standards.
Acted effectively as liaison between owners and suppliers and assured complete adherence to projected scheduling, clients specifications and costs.
Drove sales through web-based marketing, facilitating trade shows, and prospecting.
Specialty construction project of timber-frame home was featured on national television and in local media.
KECK CO. INC., Burlington, North Carolina 1999-2001
Commercial construction and single-family house construction business with 50 employees and $15M in annual revenues.
Project Manager
Create, directed and supervised commercial and residential building projects. Managed capital expenditure budgets and quality control. Estimated costs of manpower, materials, and equipment. Prepared bid packages and proposals. Ensured full compliance to blueprints. Managed worker teams of up to 200, and inspected construction to guarantee that workmanship conformed to plans, specifications and contract requirements.
Directed planning, design and development of construction projects ranging in size from $500K to $3M, including university buildings, townhomes and shopping centers.
Acted effectively as liaison between developers and architects while maintaining excellent client relations.
Generated new business development through personal attention, quality service and consistency.
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GCIII ALTERNATIVES, Cary, North Carolina 1998-1999
Residential home builder with annual revenues of $1M 2M.
Project Manager / Licensed Residential Contractor
Hand-picked by senior officers to manage and supervise residential construction projects to completion on time and within budget. Full accountability for operating budget and capital expenditures. Oversaw trade team of 25 and spearheaded construction projects building 1 to 5 houses ranging in size from 2,500 to 5,600 square feet.
Creative thinker motivated by mastering the challenges of complex projects achieved consistent high quality control in compliance with codes and inspection standards.
Maintained reputation for outstanding customer service
PREVIOUS CAREER HISTORY
BB&T, Raleigh, North Carolina 1997-1998
Among the nation's top financial-holding companies with $165.8B in assets with subsidiaries operating more than 1,800 financial centers.
Online Banking Manager
Recruited to start-up online banking services department. Supervised 250 employees and handled customer service issues.
Played pivotal role in establishing BB&Ts online banking department to become one of the nations primary online banking operations.
Facilitated comprehensive training for hundreds of employees including bank employees, managers, and senior executive officers on usage of online services and basic selling skills to market new services.
VISA, INC., Herndon, Virginia 1995-1997
Operates the world's largest retail electronic payment network, managing payments among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities. Annual revenues of more than $6.2B.
Implementation Manager
Core role in promoting and selling online banking software and installing member banks into Visas automated system. Provided online banking training and follow-up support to members. Visa retained 90% of all online banking in the U.S. Managed cross-functional team of 150 addressing customer support and service issues.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Awarded: Builder of the year, member of distinction
Certified: Energy Star Builder
Licensed: General Contractor
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