WESLEY J. WERNER
Wesley[at]wmsrealestate.com

SENIOR MANAGEMENT
AGRICULTURE / CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Process Improvement Cost Controls New Revenue Sources


HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Initiative-driven manager with over 20 years of experience managing all facets of construction projects.
Expertise lies in the field of process, operations, and project management with an ability to analyze and implement change as necessary and generate new revenue sources.
Cross-functional leadership in managing projects, maintaining cost controls, estimating, cost analysis, and forecasting.
B.A. in Economics, Texas A&M University

Strategic Planning Program / Project Planning & Execution Resource Management
Cost / Budget Development and Management Excellent Communicator / Team Building
Forecasting and Planning Sales Management Estimating




SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:

Developed a plan to a take a project with marginal returns to a project paying 19% returns monthly. Acted on market intelligence incorporating new products in mix designs with substantial savings Negotiated land leases and equipment purchases for additional savings.
IMPACT: Ran a lean but effective job resulting in monthly returns of 19% and a cost savings of 1.2 million dollars.

Effectively managed project to earn a significant incentive trigger. Worked closely with suppliers to get necessary materials on hand, got suppliers paid on time, worked with state to ensure accurate monthly estimates and prompt payment.
IMPACT: Received $600,000 job bonus for the first half of the project.

Turned-around an unprofitable business into a profitable business with little to no further capital investment. The group needed leadership and direction. The opportunity was to overhaul the Houston Division, make it profitable or sell it. Redirected staff, new sales, and quality control managers. Re-deployed assets and people while increasing volumes. Set goals with benchmarks and monitored them quarterly. Posted monthly company results for all employees to see. Managed by consensus. Made safety everyone's responsibility.
IMPACT: Corporate decided not to sell a profitable operation.

Built a team that achieved and maintained increases in revenue levels for the parent company. Strategically placed new plants and equipment to take advantage of market demands.
IMPACT: 20% growth rate; increased company revenues by 14%; 23% increase in profits.

Increased market share and began full utilization of resources by changing the companys management philosophy of single market focus to that of multiple market service.
IMPACT: Profits out paced our budget and we received Plant of the Year honors.


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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PACE SERVICES, LP, Cypress, TX2007 2009
Project Manager
Led a team of construction professionals in building a $20 million TxDot paving job.
In charge of purchasing all raw materials for the company, Risk management, liability insurance claims, all real estate for the company, and sub-contractor compliance.
Responsible for controlling and cutting construction cost translating into $800,000 plus savings; all governmental regulation compliances; meeting the first job target resulting in $600,000 job bonus; and acting TxDot liaison.

REALTY WORLD, The Woodlands, TX2006 2007
Co-Owner
Responsible for the daily operations of the company and implementing a business model incorporating real estate, insurance, mortgages, and construction loans.

TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC, Houston, TX2001 2006
General Manager
In charge of building and leading a professional team that could take an unprofitable division and transforming it into a profitable entity fit for a top dollar sale; purchasing all raw materials; liaison to local governments, government agencies and trade associations.
Responsible for controlling and cutting cost, increasing price, increasing efficiencies, raising the bar on safety, identifying new market areas, and making the division profitable.

MONROC, INC, Salt Lake City, UT1998 2001
Executive V.P. and Chief Operating Officer
In charge of the day to day operations of a construction supply company with operations in 3 states; implementing new computer systems to centralize information and provide real time data; building a team to achieve revenue growth levels acceptable to parent company.
Responsible for developing and implementing a core business plan resulting in 20% growth, 14% increase in revenues, and 23% increased profitability.

GULF COAST CONCRETE, Houston, TX1996 1998
V.P. of Sales and Marketing
In charge of developing a long-term strategic business plan; building a solid sales, marketing and distribution staff; obtaining market credibility back for the company
Responsible for increasing market share; providing direction for the staff; long-term strategic business plan; goals and benchmarks in place; generating profits.

HYDRO-CONDUIT CORPORATION, Fort Worth, TX1993 1996
Sales Manager

MID-CONTINENT CONCRETE, Tulsa, OK1992 1993
V.P. of Sale and Marketing

TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC, Houston, TX1975 1992
General Manager-South Texas Concrete

EDUCATION:

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Bachelor of Arts in Economics