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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
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ProjectManager

Dave Latham

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dedicated professional with over 15 years experience in sales/marketing, territory and project management. Proven ability to develop lasting client relationships, while always looking to exceed targeted expectations. I believe in conducting myself with integrity at all times in order to represent the company's core values.

Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

DEC Holdings Ltd.
Calgary, AB
10.2022 - Current

Worked with a group of real estate investors to

locate properties suitable for renovation and resale. This included cost analysis of upgrades, timeline of construction, budgeting, scheduling of materials and trades to completion. This also included sourcing properties for demolition and infill development (Winston Heights 2022- 2023 new 2 storey infills on Montrose Crescent,

lot purchased for $495,000 in 2021, 2 infills sold in 2023 for $1,000,000 each)

District Manager

Wurth Canada
Calgary, AB
08.2018 - 09.2021

Managed existing accounts

Developed new business

Attended quarterly meetings at Head Office in

Guelph, Ontario for marketing strategies and new product promotion

  • Developed training programs for local business owners, fostering operational excellence and sustainability.

District Manager

CFIB: Canadian Federation Of Independent Business
Medicine Hat, AB
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Meet with existing accounts to update them on current political issues affecting their business, listen to client concerns and highlight products/services, member benefits CFIB offers
  • Responsible for Managing Southern Alberta accounts 
  • Focus on new business development and growth within assigned territories
  • Sourcing new opportunities to increase membership numbers utilizing strategic sales methods, networking and referrals to increase revenue and add to companies bottom line
  • Building contacts and relationships with colleagues at partner organizations
  • Enter sales numbers and update member information into CRM system on a daily/weekly basis, report to Alberta GM
  • Worked with support teams to resolve issues with product, service or accounting areas
  • Complete weekly sales package and send off to head office based in Toronto, Ontario 

Project Manager

D.E.C Holdings LTD
Calgary, AB
02.2015 - 02.2018
  • Oversaw/ Responsible for Project Management on all residential projects
  • Conducted meetings with clients to determine project intent, requirements and budgets
  • Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule
  • Negotiated and finalized contracts with all subcontractors/vendors
  • Defined clear targets and objectives to all team members
  • Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments
  • Extensively involved throughout project ensuring quality with a hands-on management style
  • Developed and maintained project timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines.

Founder- Business Development, Sales, Management

Leading Edge Maintenance LTD
Calgary, AB
01.2008 - 02.2015
  • Implemented marketing strategies
  • Developed strategic maintenance programs to optimize resource allocation and reduce downtime.
  • Initiated key partnerships
  • Secured and established customer base of small to large size property management companies
  • Presented proposals, negotiated contracts, coordinated outsourcing and oversaw all contract labor work
  • Report to executives and decision makers
  • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, provincial and federal agencies as required
  • Organized, scheduled & maintained payroll for 6 employees/team members on a daily basis
  • Oversaw projects to ensure quality of work and customer satisfaction.

Project Manager, Business development

2 Tonne Contracting
Calgary, AB
02.2004 - 03.2008
  • Responsible for meeting with property managers and selling future projects
  • Oversaw up to 5 projects at a time without sacrificing standards
  • Developed and executed strategic partnerships to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing timelines, making proactive adjustments + report back to management
  • Document and account for all expenses throughout project + submit invoices for work completed

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Sales and Marketing

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV. USA
2000-2004

Business

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California. USA
1999-2000

High School Diploma -

Lord Beaverbrook High School
Calgary, AB
06.1998

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Experienced in end-to-end sales processes and relationship building
  • Proficient negotiator highlighting value propositions
  • Skilled in finalizing agreements
  • Customer satisfaction facilitation
  • Organizational proficiency
  • Adapts to both team and individual tasks
  • Effective problem-solving strategies
  • Presents Self w/ a Professional Demeanor
  • Follows directions effectively
  • Proficient in managing CRM systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
  • Effective project coordination within budget guidelines
  • Coordinating project timelines

Accomplishments

  • Youth Soccer Refereeing Course/Certificate
  • Head Coach Youth Soccer 5 Years
  • Mount Royal University: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokers Course 2004
  • Soccer Scholarship: University of Charleston.WV USA 2000-2004
  • Soccer Scholarship: Irvine Valley College. California USA 2000-2004
  • One Year First Team All American, Two Years Second Team All American

Languages

English
Professional Working

Interests

Youth Soccer Coach Refereeing Course Certificate

Head Coach - Youth Soccer 5 years

Mount Royal University - Residential/Commercial Real Estate Broker License 2004

Soccer Scholarship - University of Charleston, WA

2000-2004 One year First Team All American,

two years Second Team All American

Soccer Scholarship - Irvine Valley College, Irvine CA

1999-2000

Timeline

Project Manager

DEC Holdings Ltd.
10.2022 - Current

District Manager

Wurth Canada
08.2018 - 09.2021

District Manager

CFIB: Canadian Federation Of Independent Business
04.2017 - 05.2018

Project Manager

D.E.C Holdings LTD
02.2015 - 02.2018

Founder- Business Development, Sales, Management

Leading Edge Maintenance LTD
01.2008 - 02.2015

Project Manager, Business development

2 Tonne Contracting
02.2004 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Sales and Marketing

University of Charleston

Business

Irvine Valley College

High School Diploma -

Lord Beaverbrook High School
Dave Latham