Derrick Matter

WORK HISTORY

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ABOUT DERRICK MATTER

I am an accomplished and solution-focused professional regarded for 20+ years of progressive experience motivating teams to manage full scope construction projects throughout completion to achieve performance expectations including high quality and on-time delivery within established budgets. My track record demonstrates continued success in preparing cost estimations, interpreting and explaining contracts, reporting work progress to clients, selecting and scheduling work to vendors, ensuring the compliance of company policies and procedures. Moreover, I consistently focused on world-class customer service and satisfaction and maintained a key professional eye for quality standards and flaws in all areas of projects. Clients and colleagues know me as a motivational, influential leader and collaborator who excels in completing high-value construction projects from conception to execution, including planning, monitoring, and controlling while staying within the predefined budget and stringent timeline. As an out-of-the-box thinker, I’m dedicated to collaborating with vendors and suppliers to determine material costs, secure the best pricing, and deliver winning projects to enable continuous growth. My key areas of expertise include: Construction Management, Construction Administration, Team Develop & Training, Performance Assessment, Project Supervision, Construction Drawings & BlueprintsA few of my career highlights include:• Exemplary academic qualifications, with a Bachelor of Science in Software Design and Development from Brown College and Associate Of Science – Computer-Aided Drafting and Design from ITT Technical Institute.• Expanded business and determined incredible opportunities by developing over 55 new GanderMountain locations and modernizing +60 additional sites. • Researched new prototype for Gander Mountain and contributed branding transition to Gander Outdoors and Camping World through brand redesigning and program remodeling within less than 6 months. • Interfaced with 50+ competitive vendors and negotiated scale-able contracts, resulting in cost reduction by over $500K per store while enforcing strategic planning and implementation.• Played an instrumental role in the design, building, and facilities management of 165 RV dealerships through effective techniques and approaches.I look forward to meeting you! You can reach me at d•••••••@gmail.com.