LYLE S.

KRAUS
1501 Parkview Drive, Libertyville, IL 60048
Home: (847) 362-7072 * Cell: (847) 361-9100 * Email: lk979e1c@westpost.net

SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

* Business Process Improvement Expert. Progressive career path in leading succe
ssful large-scale organizational transformations and proven track record in impl
ementing targeted action plans to maximize performance and profitability. Exten
sive experience in multiple industries. Willing to relocate and/or travel.
* Results-Focused Operations Manager. Proactively builds top-performing teams a
nd establishes key collaborative relationships with all levels of employees, fro
m support staff to top-level executives. Motivates and energizes cross-function
al teams as a key resource, critical thinker and out-of-the-box problem solver.
* Client Relationship Leader. Effective communicator and liaison, known for bui
lding strategic partnerships and alliances. Consistently achieves business resu
lts by increasing productivity and operational efficiency while accelerating sal
es and reducing costs. Reputation for integrity, work ethic and dedication.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Cross-Functional Team Leadership * Organizational Development * P&L Management *
Operations Management
Creative Problem Solving * Business Development * Process Improvement * Negotiat
ions * Purchasing
Competitive Analysis & Positioning * Startup & Change Management * Customer Rela
tions * Decision Making

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
* Launched and aggressively grew the company to $30 Million in sales through har
d work, outstanding customer service, and continual referrals.
* Created Remodel & Renovation Division, achieving 12 consecutive years of incre
ased growth, sales and profitability.
* Received "Most Beautiful Home" Award in Libertyville in 2007.
* Started Commercial Division in 2009 and completed $2 million medical build-out
project (including MRI facilities) in 90 days, ahead of schedule and under budg
et.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President - PROPERTYWERKS INC., Libertyville, IL (1994-Present)
General contracting business serving metro Chicago north suburbs.
Project Management
* Directed a broad spectrum of project management activities, including spec bui
ld estimating, scheduling, jobsite budgets, budget allocation and final job comp
letion for several multi-million dollar projects.
* Integrated extensive market research and competitor analyses to stay abreast o
f current industry conditions and negotiate effectively with vendors, subcontrac
tors, and general contractors.
* Consistently improved operational efficiency by applying extensive technical s
kills toward delivering superior troubleshooting and problem resolutions.
* Inspected jobsites to ensure projects were moving forward, workers were timely
, materials were proper grade, and that staff strictly complied with health and
safety regulations.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Communications
* Recruited, trained and supervised support staff to timely complete daily proje
cts.
* Monitored individual staff members to ensure strict adherence to internal poli
cies and procedures, as well as federal and state rules and regulations.
* Actively liaised between subcontractors, clients, vendors and general contract
ors to track project progress and keep projects within budget.
* Motivated team to work together efficiently while mitigating conflict on issue
s regarding estimating, scheduling, jobsite budgets, complete buyout, final job
completion and close-out documents.
Scheduling & Logistics
* Performed extensive research and analysis regarding client goals, objectives a
nd overall requirements including applying for and obtaining City and State perm
its.
* Monitored project progress in anticipation of completion dates and effectively
allocated resources by establishing project priorities, timelines and deliverab
les.
* Created and executed targeted work plans and revised as appropriate to meet ch
anging needs and requirements.
* Facilitated team and client meetings and updated project team members on chang
es and problem resolutions.

Additional Experience:
INDEPENDENT TRADER / REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER, Chicago, IL
As an independent trader on Chicago Mercantile Exchange, specialized in trading
S&P 500 Futures. Generated $303K in total profit by proactively purchasing, reno
vating and selling 4 single family homes.
President - GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS, INC., Chicago, IL
Demonstrating sharp business acumen, launched and aggressively grew this furnitu
re and appliance business, generating 90 consecutive months of increased sales,
reaching $20 million in gross sales and $6 million in annual sales before sellin
g business for substantial profit.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Business Administration Courses - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Co-Campaign Chairman & Treasurer - Citizens for Weppler (2009)
Played a key role in mayor campaign leading to the election of Mayor Weppler of
Libertyville (72% of vote),
including the successful election of 3 Board Trustees to the Village Board