JOSEPH A. INDEST
91 Chancellor Ct.
Elizabethtown, KY  42701
270-985-6069
joe.indest[at]gmail.com

VP OF OPERATIONS

Process Improvement / Cost & Quality Control
Budgets / Client & Employee Relations
P&L / Team Building / Negotiation
Project & Change Management / Contract
Logistics / Multi-Site

A proven operations leader for large B2B and
B2C multi-national organizations, I have
streamlined processes, improved safety, and
crafted innovative solutions to complex
problems. My efforts have built and
strengthened internal/external client
relations, launched successful new product
offerings, and positively impacted
profitability.

I am experienced in sales operations
management, supply chain and Hazmat & EHS
compliance. As a decisive, diplomatic
motivator, I inspire others to top
performance and win cooperation at all
levels. My ability to find new alternatives
and build consensus allows me to
consistently meet demanding objectives. Key
strengths:

- Maximizing operational efficiency while
ensuring the highest levels of quality and
safety
- Leading major initiatives to spearhead
growth, improve processes and increase
revenues
- Assembling, leading and developing
competent, high-functioning teams
- Developing strong relationships with
customers, clients, vendors and regulatory
agencies

I received my B.A. in Biological
Sciences/Chemistry from the University of
New Orleans. I also am OSHA-30 certified and
have a LEED-GA certification. I have
attended the Emerging Leaders Conference and
am trained in IIF (Incident and Injury Free)
and TQM Train the Trainer. I also hold Real
Estate and Contractor's Licenses.

CAREER HISTORY

Senior Construction Manager, Actus Lend
Lease, 2006 to 2010. A $1.4B design-build
company. Initiated and oversaw all
operations for new construction/renovation
of 3500+ military base housing units.
Managed design, procurement, safety and
quality control. Led 450+
staff/subcontractors, $246M budget with full
P&L responsibility.

VP Operations, Tousa / Technical Olympic,
2000 to 2006. A $9.5B global
construction/holding company. Recruited to
supervise all operations, including land
acquisition and development of mixed-use
housing communities. Built teams to
construct/market/sell properties, achieving
$68M annual revenue. Oversaw 18 staff, $25M
budget, P&L.

Division Operations Manager, Washington
Homes, 1997 to 2000. An $800M construction
firm. Orchestrated all multi-site operations
including land acquisition, development,
construction, purchasing and sales. Brought
in division revenues of $23M annually. Held
full P&L. Managed team of 29 and $10M
budget.

Earlier roles include Project Manager for
Kimball Hill Homes and General Homes
Corporation, both multi-million dollar
residential construction companies.  

Personal: I enjoy traveling, participating
in sports, and volunteering with
community/charitable organizations.