Dane Woods
Senior Project Management, Business Startup & Project Finance Expert, Senior Sales & Marketing Professional
Sitges
Summary
Experienced project manager with a proven track record of successful property development projects. Strong background in real estate and construction, with a focus on maximizing property value and profitability. Detail-oriented and organized professional with expertise in site selection, project planning, and stakeholder management. Positive Regional Operations Manager with an optimistic attitude toward striving to be the best in terms of performance and customer satisfaction. Proficient at carrying out regular operational reviews and leading regional management teams. Knowledge of budgeting, succession planning and performance management. Hands-on Regional Operations Manager with exceptional gifts in budgetary and cost control. Adaptable and versatile to oversee multiple locations. Exceptionally skilled at motivating location managers to perform duties and achieve highest potential.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
40
40
years of post-secondary education
Work History
OWNER/OPERATOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR
WRI Construction Malta
06.2021 - Current
- Specializing in commercial & residential remodels, new additions, design and build turnkey
Bar Manager
MEDASIA COMPANY MALTA - SKYCLUB
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- All orders of alcoholic beverages & mixers, kept well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Increased revenue with creative marketing initiatives and promotional events.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Hired, mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Regional Operations Manager
MIK Construction Inc
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed startup of Bay Area division, developed JOC contracts with different counties, increased revenue
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OFCONSTRUCTION
Farrow Commercial Construction
01.2017 - 04.2019
- In charge of hiring and new business development, oversight of residential & commercial projects, developed company systems
Senior Project Manager
Western Builders
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversight of commercial project estimating, budgeting, subcontractor RFP's, contracts & submittals
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Bravo Company Restoration
02.2009 - 01.2016
- Involved in all aspects of residential & commercial estimating and construction, managed projects and subcontractors
OWNER - GENERAL CONTRACTOR
WRI Construction
03.2000 - 02.2009
- Involved in all aspects of commercial estimating and construction, managed projects and subcontractors
CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING & MARKETING
PM; Food and Drink Inc: Hospitality Construction & Management
05.1998 - 03.2000
- Oversaw project estimating, budgeting, subcontractor RFP's, contracts & submittals
AREA MANAGER/DEVELOPER, SALES & MARKETING
Bortz Entertainment Group: Construction & Management
02.1996 - 04.1998
- Managed conceptual research and development, oversaw project estimating, budgeting, subcontractor RFP's, contracts & submittals
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing/Business
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 04.1984 - Current
Skills
LANGUAGES
Spanish Intermediate
English Native
Project Development
Project / Program Management
Construction Management
Staff Management
Team Building & Leadership
Operations & Systems Development and Implementation
Close Interaction with Government & Building Officials
Solid Judgment Calls & Problem Solving
Project Scheduling
Estimating
Cost & Budget Control
Agendas & Presentations
Contract Negotiations
Data Documentation & Drawings
Change Order Management
Bid Preparation
Experience
OSHPD & FEMA Disaster Recovery
Experience
Code Analysis
Permitting
Tenant Improvements
Project Oversight
Structural & Finish Concrete
Tenant Improvements
Project Oversight
All Wood & Steel Structural
Computer Skills: Xactimate and E-Gordian, All MS Office Software, MS Project, Red Team, Procore, BuilderTrend, BlueBook, CAD, AltaVista, Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, Website and Logo Design
All Wood & Steel Structural
Computer Skills: Xactimate and E-Gordian, All MS Office Software, MS Project, Red Team, Procore, BuilderTrend, BlueBook, CAD, AltaVista, Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, Website and Logo Design
French Advanced
Diploma in Advanced French
Budget knowledge
Report writing experience
Operational Efficiency
Warehouse Management
Knowledge of performance tracking
Projects
Dane Woods Project List 1991-Current COMMERCIAL PROJECT LIST, SF BAY AREA 2004-Current
Fiona's Sweetshoppe 214 Sutter Av, SF, CA-Restaurant TI Barcelino Men's Clothing Store
498 Post St, SF, CA-TI Medico-Dental High Rise - 490 Post, SF, CA-Common Areas, Medical Oces, 2 Penthouse TI's Casablanca Restaurant 1609 Polk St, SF, CA-Restaurant & Kitchen TI OM Indian Restaurant 1668 Haight St, SF, CA-Kitchen TI Chiropractic Community 6050 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA-Medical Oce TI TRESH Retail Building 7400 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA-Retail, Condo and Oce Ground Up The Spot Restaurant 138 W 25th St, San Mateo, CA-Restaurant & Kitchen TI State Farm Oce 90 Sycamore Lane, Petaluma, CA-Oce TI Sebastiani Tasting Room 389 4th St, Sonoma, CA-Restaurant Re-Hab TI Center For Spiritual Living 2075 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA-Meeting Rooms, Restaurant and Electrical TI Country Club Village Apartments 6351 Country Club Dr, RP, CA-175 Unit Apartment Complex, Complete TI Bodega Harbour Club & Dining Room 21295 Heron Av, Bodega Bay, CA-Bar TI Redwood Credit Union Branches Petaluma, Mill Valley, Mendocino Av, SR, CA-Bank TI RCU Corporate HQ 3033 Cleveland Av, SR, CA-Oces Phase 2 & 3 TI, Restaurant TI St Rose Historical Church 398 10th St, SR, CA-Historical Re-Hab and TI G&G Corporate Oces 1201 College Av, SR, CA-Oce TI Safeway 1211 W College Av, SR, CA-Plaza Ground Up, Structural Upgrade and TI St Joseph's Hospital Queen of the Valley, SR, CA-Imaging and MRI TI St Joseph's Hospital 1165 Montgomery Drive, SR, CA-Surgery Center Ground Up 100+ Homes Fountain Grove, CA including The Oaks Subdivision-Tubbs Fire Rebuilds Stoneeld Condominiums, Fountain Grove, CA 60+ multifamily/condo ground up on 45 degree hillside and all foundation/concrete Westin Hotel, Long Beach, 447 Room, Common Area, TI & Remodel-Entire Hotel Remodel The Lodge in Sonoma, Sonoma, CA-Management & Banquet Remodels CHICAGO 1991-2004 Vertigo (3 ttl); Palatine, Rockford, IL; Milwaukee, WI-Theme Bar, Ground up & TI Venus Fine Dining Schaumburg, IL-Restaurant TI Paladrome Palatine, IL-Theme Teen Club TI Brew and View, Champaign-Urbana, IL-Movie Theater/Bar TI Jaguar Club Chicago, IL-Theme Bar TI Groovy (4 ttl); Palatine, Rockford, Midlothian, IL; Milwaukee,WI-Theme Bar TI Jaguar Bar Chicago, IL; Streamwood, IL -Bar TI Olive - Chicago, IL-Theme Bar TI Celluloid Chicago, IL-Movie Theater/Bar TI Liquid Kitty Chicago, IL-Theme Bar TI Basil Boutique Hotel Chicago, IL-Hotel/Restaurant/Retail Ground Up Club X, Palatine, IL-Theme Teen Club TI Asha Boutique Hotel, Spa & Salon Schaumburg, IL-Retail Ground Up New Day Medical Facility Chicago, IL-Rehabilitation & Medical Oce Ground Up Dragon Room Sushi and Saki Bar Chicago, IL-Bar/Restaurant TI Biology Bar Chicago, IL-Bar TI Circus Restaurant and Nightclub Chicago, IL-Bar/Restaurant TI
Timeline
OWNER/OPERATOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR
WRI Construction Malta
06.2021 - Current
Bar Manager
MEDASIA COMPANY MALTA - SKYCLUB
06.2021 - 01.2022
Regional Operations Manager
MIK Construction Inc
03.2019 - 03.2021
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OFCONSTRUCTION
Farrow Commercial Construction
01.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Project Manager
Western Builders
01.2016 - 01.2017
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Bravo Company Restoration
02.2009 - 01.2016
OWNER - GENERAL CONTRACTOR
WRI Construction
03.2000 - 02.2009
CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING & MARKETING
PM; Food and Drink Inc: Hospitality Construction & Management
05.1998 - 03.2000
AREA MANAGER/DEVELOPER, SALES & MARKETING
Bortz Entertainment Group: Construction & Management
02.1996 - 04.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing/Business
University of North Texas
04.1984 - Current