Angela Drexel
Vice President at LiveWire Construction, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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LEED AP
USGBCJun, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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LiveWire Construction, Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Sep 2008 - Present
Management of organization financial operations; creation and implementation of processes affecting cashflow cycle • Insure fiscal obligations are met, while retaining earnings and building equity • Prepare revenue, cost, and cashflow projections for review by the Owner • Assist the Owner with strategic decision making affecting company growth capacity • Track project financial performance to avoid cost overruns and margin shrinking • Preparation of all internal monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports: P&L, Balance Sheet, Work in Progress, tax filings • Work directly with corporate accountant to reduce tax liability and audit risk • Direct oversight of A/R, A/P, payroll, and union benefit reporting activities • Partner with company banking institution to maintain compliance to covenant terms of credit line • Manage exposure to risk of insolvency via proper insurance coverage and implementation of a comprehensive corporate health and safety program
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Black Contractors Owners and Executives (BCOE)
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United States
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Construction
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President
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
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Vice President
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
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Illinois Environmental Council
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Dec 2019 - Aug 2022
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President and Owner
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
Created consulting based company offering services to small start-up construction firms, who were not yet positioned for full-time management staff • Conducted observations and Current State Assessments to reveal immediate needs or threats to growth • Assisted firms in creation and implementation of operational processes and procedures to increase efficiency • Supported recruitment activities; established and performed new hire orientations • Provided training for customer’s staff and new hires
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First Line Supervisor
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Jul 2005 - Sep 2008
Supervised 29 direct reports in 24-7 department; performance management and employee development • Planned daily, weekly, and yearly scheduling and resource management to meet minimum, seasonal, and storm staffing requirements • Met 97% on-time execution of switching for Operating Control Center planned jobs • Completed walk-downs of high priority Customer Commitment jobs including coordination with various internal stakeholder organizations (ESO, New Business, C&M, and OCC) and customers • Managed department financial goals by meeting overtime budget and O&M / Capital split within allowance; have recouped $35k in outstanding Material Requests to be credited back to budget • Made time sensitive decisions regarding crew safety • Performed 100% of required safety observations; identified precursors and reported them to upper management Special projects and initiatives: Team lead on OP-ED-4004 Deep Dive Project 2005 Chicago Region DSO SPOC for Target Zero Soft Tissue Injury Prevention 2006 and 2007 Chicago Region DSO SME and SPOC for Event Free Performance Tool Book Training 2007 Chartered DSO FLS OJT Project, and trained new supervisors entering the organization Chosen to attend Midwest Energy Association Conference as a ComEd DSO representative 2007
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Construction Electrician
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Mar 2000 - Jul 2005
Various contractors worked for during apprenticeship Various contractors worked for during apprenticeship
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Electrician Foreman
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Dec 2003 - Jun 2005
Completed installation of conduit, wire, and sync modules for new Simplex fire alarm system in Hanson Park Elementary School • Installed initiating and signaling devices per contract specs and ADA standards • Directly supervised 3-5 employees; approved and reported payroll hours • Performed weekly material requisition and inventory control • Coordinated work with General Contractor, Subcontractors, and Maintenance Engineer • Completed job with CFD / Fire Inspector approval and without punchlist
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Education
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Illinois Institute of Technology
BITM, Industrial Technology and Management -
Daley College
Associate of Applied Science, Electrical Construction Technology