ROT8-LS203 ~ Offered at no fee for employment by Career Executive Options
Call Sharon Ferguson to schedule an interview or for more information
Background: Project and Operations Management…Detailed Inspector… Top Salesman Winning
Negotiator…Consensus Builder and Change Agent …Business Turn Around and Expansion,
relevant to the Industrial and Building Trades
Offering: A Broad Scope of Experience to a Dynamic, Enterprising Employer needing a loyal right arm
for New Business Development and Project Management. Demonstrated success in sales and new
market penetration and expansion, strategic planning, resource allocation and cost containment
SNAP SHOT OF CAREER & SUCCESS POTENTIAL
Experience and skills are easily transferable to any environment based on proven track record
including, but not limited to the following areas:
 Entrepreneurial Spirit: Turned around struggling company to profitability
through determined business philosophy enhanced by sales and customer service skills
 Project Management: Marketed, Sold, Negotiated and Managed small to large
commercial and residential projects from startup through completion. Rapid fire
problem solving and sound decision-making skills saved thousands of dollars in lost
Man-hours and equipment downtime due to mistakes
 Presentation Skills: Created and Developed PowerPoint Presentations that were
intergral to winning contract awards. Presentations were critical enhancement to
marketing and public relations efforts
 Quality Assurance: Inspected each phase of all projects, and solved installation
and other complex problems, saving company thousands of dollars in outside
contractors
 Awards: Won 4 National Sales Awards, Atlas Foundation Systems
═══ Professional Experience ═══
 Atlas Foundation Systems of Tulsa – OKC, Oklahoma
1993 to 4/2007
Project Manager: Managed company operations, supervising employees in meeting project
deadlines on time, within budget, and to customers’ satisfaction. Sold helical and standard
pier systems to potential commercial and residential clients. Conducted marketing
presentations to engineering and architectural firms, investors, developers and homeowners
PROJECT/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
 Maintained strong knowledge of competitive market and utilized a customer-centered approach,
underscored by listening to the client and giving them a workable and economical solution
 Achieved high rate of success due to personal philosophy, “Do it right the first time, and if
something goes wrong, take responsibility and “make it right” with the client
 Oversaw all phases of every project, making initial inspection of structure to determine
foundation damage, then performed subsequent quality inspections to ensure compliance to
contract, state guidelines, and to meet customers’ expectations
 Collaborated with engineers, and other contract professionals for scheduling, site access and
meeting project deadlines
 Translated engineering reports, as communication liaison to employees and other appropriate
parties; lessened frustration caused by miscommunications, and improved overall morale and
productivity
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ROT8-LS203 ~ Offered at no fee for employment by Career Executive Options
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QUALITY ASSURANCE & INSPECTION
 Implemented creative and practical ideas that resulted in more efficient business practices,
heightened employee morale, and increased customer satisfaction
 Insured regulatory compliance per scheduled and non-scheduled personal inspections
 Maintained current knowledge of the practical application of employment laws,
regulations and guidelines
 Contacted vendors, reviewed products and purchased highest quality at most
competitive price
 Initiated, prepared and maintained proper employment and billing records via computer
software program
TEAM BUILDING, COMMUNICATION & SAFETY
 Trained and mentored personnel in Sales and Installation Procedures; encouraged
personnel to take ownership and pride in their jobs to ultimately, improve their work environment
 Stressed importance of accurate communication and timely relay of information
 Trained and educated employees in Safety, Quality, and Environmental issues
 Created, updated and revised P & P manuals, marketing materials, bid proposals, contracts and
terms, commercial advertisements, and business forms
 Facilitated meetings that were open to new concepts and ideas; involve both employees and
management.
═══ Selected Contract Awards ═══
U. S. Gypsum, Southard, OK
Norman Water Treatment Plant, Norman, OK
Quail Springs Mall, Edmond, OK
Muskogee Regional Hospital, Muskogee, OK
Cherokee Nation Medical Complex, Stillwell, OK
═══ Specialized Skills & Training ═══
Microsoft Office – Word & PowerPoint – PowerPoint Presentations
Operate Rock Drills/ Down Hole Hammer – Skid Loader - Evacuator
═══ Other Relevant Experience ═══
 All American Drywall, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1985 to 1993
Manager/Owner: Prepared quotes for commercial and residential clients, seeing all projects
from initial start-up phase through completion.
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References Available Upon Request