DANIEL R. DOWER
dowerdr[at]yahoo.com
419.217.7032
4688 Prairie Road - Bellevue, Ohio 44811

QUALIFICATIONS

Analytical, detail-oriented professional seeking a position in the area of finance, construction, or real estate using strong time, project, and financial management skills. Experienced in the areas of sales, estimating, budgeting, profit analysis, and securities trading. Technically proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Works, Web browsing programs, Windows operating systems, and Peachtree Accounting Software. Additionally skilled in blueprint reading, carpentry, painting, and forklift operation. Looking to relocate and willing to travel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORTHCOAST TRIM & STAIRS, Huron, Ohio
Project Manager (January 2007 Present)
Daily operational management of family-owned retail building materials and custom finishing company including sales, financial, and personnel management, marketing and business development
Field measure, estimate, purchase, bill, and coordinate scheduling with job foreman/homeowner for each project
Simultaneously overseeing an average of 20 or more projects from initial sales lead through completion and billing
Analyze pricing structure, profitability, and long-term strategy
Perform invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and other accounting duties
Introduced multiple new product lines including kitchen cabinetry, hardware, vinyl railings, and exterior doors
Provide superior customer service, on-site advise and consultation to builders and/or homeowners
Work closely and communicate effectively with builders, developers, subcontractors, suppliers, and employees
Strong understanding of construction products, techniques, scheduling, and building codes

Warehouse Manager (May - August 2003 2006, August 2007 December 2007)
Supervised all warehouse activities as well as up to five employees, managed inventory, exercised quality control
Operated equipment, coordinated and executed all deliveries
Assisted with the successful acquisition of a pre-finish business by developing new operational strategies and procedures

MILLERS DRIVE IN, Bellevue, Ohio
Manager (August 2000 March 2003)
Supervised staff of three to six employees per shift
Handled money, operated and closed out cash registers
Prepared and served food, oversaw opening and closing

VOLUNTEER WORK

Bellevue Recreation Dept - Baseball Spring Training Program Administrator (Jan - April 2009)
High School Geometry Student Personal Tutor (Feb - May 2008)
Tiffin University Baseball Camp Instructor, Game/Event Management Staff (September 2003 May 2006)

EDUCATION

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY, Tiffin, Ohio
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, May, 2007
-Summa cum Laude graduate with 3.95GPA on 4.0 scale
-Coursework includes: Investments, Statistics, Advanced Accounting, Advanced Micro and Macro Economics, Business Law, Managerial Economics, Risk Management, Strategic Management
-Activities: Academic All-American Varsity Baseball Athlete, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Investment Club
-Honors: Class of 2007 Zahn Scholarship Recipient, Deans List, Academic Achievement & Academic Distinction Awards