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Michael Simms

Manassas

Summary

Seasoned Customer Service and Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities, and updates clients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Neighborhood Construction Manager

Stanley Martin Homes
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Mentored junior staff members in various aspects of construction management, fostering professional growth within the team.

Assistant Neighborhood Construction Manager

Stanley Martin Homes
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, contributing to high customer service and homeowner relations.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
  • Study from and learn from senior construction managers to ensure best quality homes

Operations Manager

Capitol Building Supply
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed day to day operations of the store that generated over 40 Million in annual sales.
  • Oversaw a delivery staff of 30 individuals, warehouse staff of 7 individuals, and an office of 7 individuals.
  • Performed daily inventory stock checks on materials on “need to order” lists.
  • Maintained customer relations, on the side of operations, with large commercial construction accounts ranging from 1 million to 10 million in total company sales.
  • Managed store checks and balances.
  • Assisted in operational decisions from inventory sharing, inventory movement, inventory purchasing.
  • Assisted in labor management.
  • Knowledge of P&L, G&A expenses, and EBITA.

Customer Service Manager

Capitol Building Supply
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Managed a small group of Customer service representatives.
  • Managed the customer relations with dozens of customers of various sizes, both individually, and as a group with the CSR’s
  • Running point on Large commercial projects from start to finish.
  • Maintained a vast, general product knowledge on all products sold to our customers.

Operations Trainee

Capitol Building Supply
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Oversee customer relations from the store level.
  • Schedule, and confirm deliveries between customers and dispatch.
  • Grow in product knowledge.
  • Proficiency in order taking, and load checking.
  • Assist in front counter sales, till checks and balances, and deposits.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Building Supply of Manassas
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Managed all delivery operations for a store that generated 17 Million in annual sales
  • Maintained all fleet vehicles to remain DOT and OSHA compliant
  • Handled the inventory controls for a 20,000 sqft warehouse and 6-acre facility
  • Performed daily checks and balances of store activities
  • Mentored and coached employees to encourage personal growth and skill development
  • Continued to assist in clerical functions, to include accounts receivable and accounts payable

Sales Coordinator

Building Supply of Manassas
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Facilitated the success of a sales team that did 6 million annually, through exemplary organizational skills while interfacing with customers and product vendors
  • Provided unparalleled customer service in application of product knowledge, prompt action, and thorough response to the needs of the customers
  • Assisted with takeoffs for turnkey install projects, and entered quotes and estimates
  • Purchased and maintained special orders
  • Maintained all store inventory controls, receiving, and invoicing
  • Assisted in clerical functions, to include accounts receivable and accounts payable

Rental and Sales Representative

Capital Rentals
07.2015 - 10.2015
  • Provided superior customer service through extensive knowledge of heavy to light-duty machinery
  • Coordinated rentals and transfers of machinery to and from job sites in addition to other store locations

Sales Coordinator

84 Lumber
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Supported a sales team that did 5 million annually, by assisting in takeoffs, order and quote entry, special order purchasing, and coordinating with customers to enable smooth and accurate fulfillment of materials needed
  • Quickly resolved discrepancies and needs within rush jobs to maintain the highest level of satisfaction and relationships with customers

Management Trainee

84 Lumber
12.2012 - 08.2013
  • Developed front counter sales, accountable for $400,000 of annual revenue
  • AOR, Area of Accountability, Maintenance
  • Conducted inventory management and purchasing

Yard Associate

84 Lumber
08.2010 - 12.2012
  • Accurately picked and staged products to complete just in time fulfillment for stock and special order materials packages
  • Unloaded and received inbound deliveries of products
  • Assisted in the loading of fleet vehicles for outbound delivery

Education

Honors Diploma -

Umatilla High School
Umatilla, FL
06.2009

Skills

  • Knowledge of Homebuilder One Online building management systems
  • OSHA 10 Certified
  • DEQ Responsible Land Disturber Certified
  • General knowledge in ICC General building codes
  • Proficiency with ECS Pro, knowledge of Turn Key accounts, DDMMIS dispatch and delivery logs, in addition to several proprietary vendor purchasing programs
  • General knowledge of DOT laws and restrictions
  • Conflict resolution and performance coaching
  • Mastery of counterbalance forklifts and mobile elevated work platforms
  • Certified in CPR and First Aid
  • Proficiency in TREND Micro inventory Software
  • Knowledge in Kronos and infinitive time keeping systems
  • Knowledge of Ultipro personal and recruiting systems

Accomplishments

  • Managed a construction budget of more than $50M Dollars.
  • Led 3 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule while achieving the finishing construction of over 300 homes
  • Managed over $10M Dollars in Product inventory
  • Managed over 40 employees in the retail delivery sector

Timeline

Neighborhood Construction Manager

Stanley Martin Homes
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Neighborhood Construction Manager

Stanley Martin Homes
05.2022 - 01.2024

Operations Manager

Capitol Building Supply
02.2021 - 05.2022

Customer Service Manager

Capitol Building Supply
01.2020 - 02.2021

Operations Trainee

Capitol Building Supply
07.2017 - 01.2020

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Building Supply of Manassas
02.2017 - 07.2017

Sales Coordinator

Building Supply of Manassas
10.2015 - 02.2017

Rental and Sales Representative

Capital Rentals
07.2015 - 10.2015

Sales Coordinator

84 Lumber
08.2013 - 07.2015

Management Trainee

84 Lumber
12.2012 - 08.2013

Yard Associate

84 Lumber
08.2010 - 12.2012

Honors Diploma -

Umatilla High School
Michael Simms