David Esslinger
Director of Operations at No Fault LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Certification
Advanced Online Solutions InstituteFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Concrete Paver Installer
Interlocking Concrete Pavement InstituteJan, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer (CSRWI)
National Concrete Masonry AssociationJan, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Industrial Lift Truck Certification
Toyota ForkliftFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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No Fault Surfaces
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Mar 2021 - Present
Design and installation of poured-in-place safety surfaces throughout the United States for commercial, private and municipality playgrounds, splash pads, baseball fields and multipurpose fields as well as training facilities for Homeland Security and military installations. • Led team of Project Managers to record year of installations in excess of $25 million representing a +26% increase over 2021 • Oversaw scheduling and execution of over 800 projects in 2022 • Introduced and implemented artificial turf program for playground installation which involved vetting and choosing exclusive partner Shawgrass Playground Turf • Hired and trained additional PM’s to account for volume increases • Negotiate freight rate discount with multiple carriers for material movement throughout the United States • Review and approve all project quotes prior to final submission • Conduct postmortem on all completed projects • Interface weekly with PlayPower brands senior leadership and executive team Show less
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Piedmont Park Conservancy
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Apr 2019 - Mar 2021
Non-profit conservancy managing historic Piedmont Park in Mid-town Atlanta Manage daily landscaping activities of 200+ acres as well maintenance of seven buildings, including five historic, 130+ years old. Partner with City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department to coordinate and manage logistics for events within the park. Designed and implemented strategic plan for conservancy employee as well as for public health safety within the park during the 2019 COVID outbreak • Made significant changes to park master design plan by building a collaborative team of conservancy employees and professionals within the community • Partnered with Trees Atlanta and led the effort to add an additional 250+ trees to the park grounds • Worked with conservancy development team to write and secure grants funding multiple projects • Led redesign of park waste and recycling program Show less
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Construction Project Manager
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Mar 2018 - Apr 2019
General construction of commercial, residential and multi-family projects Manage multiple commercial, residential and multi-family projects within the Atlanta area. Supervise DCCS crews as well as all subcontractor activities ensuring 100% compliance with all OSHA safety and construction best practice standards. Review plan sets prior to project start to ensure all architectural requirements can be met within the scope of work outlined. Schedule work flow to optimize project performance. Perform field observation and quality control visits daily for each project to ensure scope is being completed as well as perform other contract administration duties as needed. Review plans to actual construction to ensure scope of work is being strictly adhered to and advise architect as well as client of any needed change orders along with pricing and schedules. Show less
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NuSpatial
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
Architectural surveying and modeling services Supervise daily business procedures to ensure a positive client experience. Interface with clients to identify needs, develop work strategies, provide estimates and ensure project completion on budget and by deadline. Manage high-powered, interdisciplinary teams of field technicians, office administrators and CAD operators as well as external drafting service providers. Optimize workflow and resource allocation by analyzing departmental outputs and identifying areas of improvement through performance evaluations. Collaborate with software developers for beta testing and improvements of proprietary scanning technology. Ensure a unified company mission by adherence to operational processes and providing team motivation. • Created and instituted best practice personnel training and operations manuals • Slashed project overhead costs by 25% through identifying and developing Off-Shore and U.S.-based outsourcing services for CAD operators • Set up and configured Concur Automated Expense Management third party software for expense and travel management resulting in 100% compliance with travel policies • Wrote and implemented spend policy and procedures resulting in a 10% reduction in travel expenses • Led field and in-office staff in documenting over 250 projects in a three-year period Show less
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Outdoor Concepts Inc.
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McDonough Georgia
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Owner
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Apr 2003 - Sep 2017
Agricultural company focused on designing, developing and maintaining quality landscapes Established a highly-successful landscaping company focused on design/build of hardscape and green space as well as commercial landscape maintenance. Supervised a wide range of landscape design, installation, and maintenance services for private and commercial properties. Employed, trained, and managed a top-notch bilingual workforce, prioritizing and directing daily assignments and ensuring quality control across multiple worksites. • Managed large design and construction projects to ensure efficiency and profitability goals were met • Maintained a 98% client retention rate due to excellent provision of services • Managed route logistics for multiple bilingual crews resulting in increased efficiencies • Instituted successful marketing and promotional initiatives, networking and brand recognition practices to maintain existing customer base while reaching new clientele • Created and instituted safety and training programs resulting in ZERO worker compensation claims in a 15-year period Show less
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Education
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Georgia State University Perimeter College
Accounting and Business/Management
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