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SAM C. BURNS 2975 Foxmoor Drive * Montgomery, IL 60538 * (630) 918-9473 sb13152e6@westpost.

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CAREER OBJECTIVE Interested in a challenging position in the field for construction management; w hich offers personal development and future growth. LEADERSHIP PROFILE * Perform Project Superintendent's / Project Management's strategies for jobs $1 00K up to $6 Million, working directly with architects and owners to identify ke y persons early on. * Possess good understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and blueprint reading, as well as a basic knowledge of communication skills. Demonstrates lead ership ability. * Develop impeccable relationships with all levels of management from owners, to associates and staff. Implement motivation for all to follow by developing acti on plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimi zing the impact of variances. * Drive quality business communication and ongoing cross-functional (e.g. sales and estimator office manager) interaction with business strategy using the best tools in the industry. * Deals with architects, engineers and manager. Management's evaluation "Excell ent" SUMMARY * Extensive experience in commercial and industrial construction project managem ent, both in new construction ad renovation. * Experienced in researching, awarding, and coordinating subcontracts. * Work well independently and as part of a team. * Excellent communication and people skills; working well with all levels of man agement. CAREER EXPERIENCE G A Johnson & Son, General Contractor, Evanston, IL. 05/08 - 12/10

Perform Project Superintendent Duties - over seeing and successfully managi ng a new Walgreen's from site development to turn key operations, direct contact wit h subcontractors, building department, architects and developers. Chapple West, General Contractor (Sub-Contractor) Batavia, IL. 11/94 - 01/08 * Commercial experience entails working with companies on jobs of $200,000+ to $ 5M Plus. * Put jobs out for bid, accepts bids back, receive bids, review bids, write cont

racts, run the job simultaneously; while overseeing 1-2 superintendents and thei r jobs. * When in office, help salesmen to bid job, and answer questions on how-to const ruction. Mid-Continent Construction, Inc., General Contractor, Olympia Field, IL 2/84 -10 /94 * Contracted for Crackle Barrel in Naperville. Performs Project Superintendent' s duties overseeing operations of field work. * Developed in field work opposed to office responsibilities. Very independent. * Responsible for overseeing and scheduling of strip malls, Hampton Inn's, Holid ay Inn's, Holi-domes, banquet halls, etc. Successfully manages project coordinat ion from concept to completion awarding subcontracts, on-site supervision of tur n-key operations with direct contact with architects and owners. * Projects included multi-story construction as well as Frankfort Towne Center, Frankfort; Hampton Inn, Southfield, Michigan; Lowman's Plaza Matteson; Go-Go Cen ter, Arlington Heights and Modaff Plaza, Naperville. EDUCATION Milwaukee School of Engineering, (M.S.O.E.), Milwaukee, IL William Rainey Harper, Palatine, IL Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, IL References and Salary History available upon request SAM C. BURNS 2975 Foxmoor Drive * Montgomery, IL 60538 * (630) 918-9473 sb13152e6@westpost.net

Dear General Manager, I have forwarded my resume for your review; it will furnish you with information relative to my professional experience and abilities as a Project Superintenden t or Project Manager. I am interested in obtaining a leadership role. The number of projects and the v ariety of types of buildings has provided me with a broad base experience in con struction and project management. I have undertaken projects in progress, as we ll as assignments at the inception of the projects involved researching, identif ying and awarding subcontracts and on-site coordination of subcontractors throug h completion. My history reflects acceleration and progression in the construction industry. I have demonstrated professional skills through educating, projecting and planni ng to also develop others within the operation. My years of experience, proven abilities as a team worker will be a true asset t o your company. However, this summary statement cannot effectively communicate

all of the benefits that I would like to provide, I would like to meet with you personally. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,

Sam C. Burns

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