Christopher Heard
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Matt Tovrog
It's my pleasure to recommend Chris Heard. Chris is extremely driven and motivated, as was evident by his recent MBA from Georgia while continuing his impressive growth within his company. He leads with unwavering values and puts others needs before his own. Chris is a business leader that I've come to respect and enjoy collaborating with, as well as a trusted friend. I highly recommend Chris Heard.
Sheri Dennis, MBA
Chris was a team member of mine during my entire matriculation with the Terry College of Business. I learned a great deal from him. He is sharp, quick, organized and will to teach others. He is an asset to any team.
Matt Tovrog
It's my pleasure to recommend Chris Heard. Chris is extremely driven and motivated, as was evident by his recent MBA from Georgia while continuing his impressive growth within his company. He leads with unwavering values and puts others needs before his own. Chris is a business leader that I've come to respect and enjoy collaborating with, as well as a trusted friend. I highly recommend Chris Heard.
Sheri Dennis, MBA
Chris was a team member of mine during my entire matriculation with the Terry College of Business. I learned a great deal from him. He is sharp, quick, organized and will to teach others. He is an asset to any team.
Matt Tovrog
It's my pleasure to recommend Chris Heard. Chris is extremely driven and motivated, as was evident by his recent MBA from Georgia while continuing his impressive growth within his company. He leads with unwavering values and puts others needs before his own. Chris is a business leader that I've come to respect and enjoy collaborating with, as well as a trusted friend. I highly recommend Chris Heard.
Sheri Dennis, MBA
Chris was a team member of mine during my entire matriculation with the Terry College of Business. I learned a great deal from him. He is sharp, quick, organized and will to teach others. He is an asset to any team.
Matt Tovrog
It's my pleasure to recommend Chris Heard. Chris is extremely driven and motivated, as was evident by his recent MBA from Georgia while continuing his impressive growth within his company. He leads with unwavering values and puts others needs before his own. Chris is a business leader that I've come to respect and enjoy collaborating with, as well as a trusted friend. I highly recommend Chris Heard.
Sheri Dennis, MBA
Chris was a team member of mine during my entire matriculation with the Terry College of Business. I learned a great deal from him. He is sharp, quick, organized and will to teach others. He is an asset to any team.
Credentials
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FIRST AID CPR AED
Yates ConstructionJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA 30
-Nov, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Winter Construction
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United States
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jul 2018 - Present
Privately owned and operated, Winter Construction is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Ranked as one of the ENR Top 400 Contractors in the United States, Winter provides a comprehensive range of commercial construction services to the hospitality, retail, government, higher education, K-12, student housing, aviation, religious, healthcare, industrial, multi-family, recreation, and historic restoration market sectors throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions. Serve as Business Development Manager for Winter Construction. Directly Support the Winter Team to help create exceptional experiences for our clients and their projects. Assist in all aspects of client interactions and partnerships from conception to completion of the project. Create long standing relationships with our clients, partners, and the Winter Construction team.
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PSG Construction.
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Atlanta, GA
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Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
PSG Construction is a family owned and operated general contracting company offering the personal service of a small business, with the capacity to execute large-scale commercial construction projects and specialized, design-driven boutique projects. PSG is committed to remaining owner-operated, as we continue our growth as one of the 20 fastest-growing companies in the Atlanta area. Serve as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for PSG Construction. Directly support the PSG Construction team to help create experiences based on loyalty, accountability, adaptability, and collaboration for our clients and their projects.
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Yates Construction
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Business Development
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Dec 2013 - Jan 2017
Ranked among the top construction services providers in the country by Engineering News Record, Yates Construction is family owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Founded in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top construction providers in the nation. Serve as Director of Business Development for the Atlanta Division. Oversee client experience, expectations, and relationships throughout the construction process. Forge lasting relationships that benefit both Yates Construction and our valued clients. Work closely with the Yates Construction team to ensure results, and a valued experience for our clients.
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Traditions In Tile & Stone
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Vice President
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Feb 2011 - Nov 2013
Serve as an executive of the company. Oversee sales, revenue management, and operations for all individual profit centers and 75+ employees throughout the company. Provide revenue and profit growth, manage and develop sales strategies for all market segments within the company. Review and work with the branches of the executive team to create new policies within Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology, Sales, and Customer Service. Create loyalty, and growth with new, and existing customers at all levels of the industry. Forge loyal relationships with suppliers, customers and other distributors.
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Director of Commercial Sales
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Aug 2008 - Feb 2011
Served as senior leader of the company. Developed and managed a division of the company that had not previously been in existence. Provided revenue and profit growth, as well as a gain in market share in a new area of business for the corporation. Managed and developed sales strategies for commercial market segment.
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Outside Sales/Branch Manager
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Aug 2001 - Aug 2008
Outside and inside sales for the Northwest Atlanta Branch. Instituted sales program for the branch sales force. Responsible for all branch operations, budgets, and quotas. Oversaw operations, sales, distribution, and inventory for the Northwest Atlanta Branch.Managed inventory and sales distribution. Created and reported on all of branches budgets, open orders, purchase orders, and daily end of business materials and reports.
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Education
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2009 - 2011
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
MBA, Executive MBA -
1997 - 2001
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia
Bachelor's of Journalism, Telecommunications
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