JOSEPH C. DAWSON 840 Bridge Point Circle Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 860-9348 cell
Executive Management Professional with 20+ years of P&L management, purchasing, marketing and executive leadership experience in a high volume, productive environment.
PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT/CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS/GENERAL MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: 20+ years of successful experience working with national companies; complete P&L multi-channel management of multi-million dollar construction projects. Reputation for getting the job done within time/budget controls. Resourceful team-player who is exceptional problem solver, driven to success with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; works closely with corporate management and staff to achieve realistic goals & objectives. 10+ years of management leadership with marketing/facility operation/general management of resort and amusement attractions to provide quality services in the tourist industry. Solid experience in multi-channel management; administrative and accounting analysis management of 3rd party subcontractors, suppliers and personnel of 208 employees. Responsible for managing all phases of project planning and execution including safety, schedule, quality and cost of construction activity on major multi-family and commercial projects. Developed organizational planning, corporate policies and procedures; technical management. Skillful negotiator and responsible for planning, development, negotiation and administration of all organization contracts. Knowledge of Federal Grants Programs; applied for 2 DOE federal grants. Managed product development activities to provide quality assurance for excellent customer relations. Leadership ability to recognize/develop the talents of my staff to achieve realistic goals & objectives. Responsible for successful business development of 3 corporations; strategic planning and marketing. Knowledge of CSI format, CPM scheduling, Kitting, ERP, MRP and Lean production. Excellent problem-solving, time management, organization, planning, leadership, communication skills.
SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS:
EXECUTIVE/P&L MANAGEMENT Authority over a wide range of functions involving business development, organization planning, sales and marketing, finance and budgeting, product development, daily operations management and consumer relations. Implemented a computerized invoicing system to reverse a negative operations budget to a positive one within 6 months of assuming complete P&L responsibility. Successful track record with complete P&L responsibility of multi-million dollar construction projects within time/budget controls. Excellent skilled management of materials, labor, suppliers and subcontractors.
ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATION: Authority over Human Resources, Administration and General Office Management; planning, development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures for personnel of 208 employees. Acquired Unlimited General Contracting licenses, notary public, building permits, business licenses and certificates. Responsible for product accounting, bookkeeping, business transactions, payroll and tax records. Developed and executed integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures; and responsible for the development of business/technical strategies, goals and objectives.
SALES, MARKETING & PRODUCT MERCHANDISING Founded, developed and managed daily operations of 3 small business corporations; 20+ years of success. Authority over all forms of marketing; advertisements in newspaper, yellow pages, magazines, brochures, business cards/signs & personally created 3 websites, www.HousePlansCarolina.com, www.CarolinaHousePlansInc.com & www.CharlestonHousePlans.net. Defined and proactively promoted company position, image and character by networking; community affairs, home shows, television, professional affiliations & memberships. Continuously refined advertising promotional programs; achieved substantial increases in margins and annual budget allocations. Successful negotiator of sales contract administration; promoting quality assured products and better services.
LEADERSHIP/TEAMBUILDING Developed a policy of never asking someone to do something that I wouldnt do; always set the pace. Provided superior leadership, direction and guidance for a team of 208 diverse employees; mentored several staff members to win promotions; always preferred in-house promotions and gave credit, where credit was due. The secret to my success is my ability to recognize/develop the talents of my staff to achieve realistic goals & objectives. An effective leader inspires respect from his staff by the standards he displays.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
CEO/PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER January 1990 Present CAROLINA HOUSE PLANS, INC. Charleston, SC
CEO/PRESIDENT/GENERAL CONTRACTOR April 1992 December 2003 CONSTRUCTION UNLIMITED, INC. Charleston, SC
OWNER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR September 1984 December 2003 DAWSON CONSTRUCTION CO. Charleston, SC
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:
CHARLESTON BRANCH MANAGER McCOY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
VICE-PRESIDENT CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTION/ADMINISTRATION CHC BUILDERS, INC.
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER KIAWAH ISLAND COMPANY
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER/PARK DESIGNER SIX FLAGS OVER MID-AMERICA EDUCATION:
BACHELOR OF ARTS ARCHITECTURE (Major) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Minor) UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Fayetteville, AR
SPECIALIZED TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT:
BASIC SURVEYING, COMMAND MANAGEMENT, CULTIVATING EXECUTIVE STATURE, SEMINAR FOR SUPERVISORS
TECHNICAL SOFTWARE PROGRAMS:
AutoCAD, Cadsoft, TJ Beam, Adobe, Corel, MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Windows XP, MS Office Live
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