DANIEL BAJIC
19101 Boulder Ridge Court Mokena, IL 60448
dbajic[at]fivestarbuilder.net 708-595-4717 (C)

MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Operations Leadership New Business Development Project Management
Startups & Revitalizations Outsourcing / Insourcing

Highly accomplished Manager with a record of achievement generating growth and profitability for startups and established corporations, across diverse industries and sectors, within domestic and international markets. Proven excellence at developing new business and controlling costs through strategic sales and marketing approaches, insourcing solutions, startup initiatives, and associated techniques. Synchronizes cross-functional teams and interdepartmental functions for the attainment of organizational goals. Broad knowledge base and skill set includes strength in:
Strategic Planning
Sales & Marketing
Contract Negotiations
Vendor Relations
Outsourcing / Insourcing
Event PlanningProject Development & Management
Cross-functional Team Management
Budget Planning & Management
Customer Service & Relations
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Loss Prevention ControlOperational Streamlining
Profit & Loss Management
Cost / Benefit Analyses
Purchasing & Procurement
Quality Control / Assurance
Inventory Management
Reduced labor costs and drove company profits by spearheading insourcing operations subsidiary first year sales exceeded $600K.
Generated over $1.8M in sales revenue through effective cross-selling techniques.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FIVE STAR CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING2008-Present
Residential and commercial construction, land development, landscape design and installation company.
Managing Director
Managed day-to-day operations associated with completion of residential and commercial construction projects. Oversaw all phases of project, including business needs identification, conceptual design, budget and cost / benefit analyses and preparation, timelines, scheduling, execution, and associated functions. Prepared and negotiated contracts with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Coordinated with attorneys, title companies, lenders, inspectors, government officials, utility companies, and others on permitting / city acceptance, title closings, and associated functions to support objectives.
Managed diverse high-value projects.
Built a 5000 square foot Aurielos Pizza restaurant.
Restored homes following devastation.
Built out several office spaces
Renovated 80 year old home to its original design.
Built home additions and basements


DISTINCTIVE COMPANIES, LTD Orland Park, IL 2003-2008
Residential and commercial construction, land development, landscape design and installation company with 30 employees and annual sales of $30M, incorporating Distinctive Construction, Distinctive Homes, Ltd., and Midwest Landscaping Design subsidiary companies.
Operations & Construction Manager
Managed up to $11M-dollar budget, as well as 25-30 member internal and external team, including 10 senior-level direct reports. Coordinated interdepartmental functions to oversee all aspects of residential and commercial construction projects, incorporating client needs assessment, conceptual design, budget and cost / benefit analyses and preparation, scheduling, execution, and associated functions. Prepared and negotiated contracts with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Coordinated with attorneys, title companies, lenders, inspectors, government officials, utility companies, and others on permitting / city acceptance, title closings, and associated procedures.
Drove company profits and reduced labor costs by initiating an internal landscaping company / division first year sales exceeded $600K.
Sold and managed construction of 22 build-outs to generate over $1.8M in sales revenue.

TEKNEK TOYS INTL Mokena, IL 1999-2003
Multinational manufacturer and distributor of toys sold online and at retail store outlets.
Director of Operations
Received and managed purchase orders and multimillion-dollar overseas shipments from and to major retailers, submitting order to Hong Kong parent company for factory receipt and processing. Worked with retailers to negotiate pricing and packaging. Directed warehouse staff, and coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments. Handled customer service inquiries and concerns. Worked with Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure ASTM standards and safety features compliance.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (2002)
Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL