Experience

The Extreme Leadership Institute

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accelerator Mastermind Program Chair

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  This mastermind program is specifically for leaders on the path of personal growth that know and believe that expanding themselves is the first source of expanding their impact. In this group, leaders from diverse industries and backgrounds come together to advance their leadership skills. The experience is built on a framework of monthly Extreme Leadership modules drawn from management guru Steve Farber's extensive body of work. Leaders in the Mastermind grow by doing. Each member chooses a Change The World project, and they expand their impact on the world through its completion. Show less



Dennis D Doran

• Savannah, Georgia

• Principal

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  Trainer & Facilitator | Development Coach Develops and delivers training programs related to project management combining core competencies with soft skills. Facilitates workshops and presentations focusing on the fundamental importance of soft skills as the greatest need and also an opportunity of great strategic importance to the success of businesses. Utilizes a unique approach in partnering and team building by combining organizational benefits with an emphasis on relationship building skills. Authored “Soft as Steel”. A book dedicated to Soft Skills Education. “My calling is to help people in the construction industry become more successful people by talking, teaching, motivating, and inspiring them about the role of soft skills in our industry. Everyone in our industry can improve every aspect of who they are. This book will help them understand this truth and more importantly guide them to a plan of action. Every time I have the privilege of speaking and teaching, soft skills are the thread that connects all that we do. I deliver my message with energy and commitment and engage my audience to motivate and inspire them about the fundamental and profound importance of soft skills. The construction industry builds the places where people work and live, where people meet and get to know other people, where great relationships can be built and maintained.” - Dennis Doran Show less



MacKay CEO Forums: CEO & Executive Peer Support

• Canada
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Alumni Forum Chair

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

  MacKay CEO Forums is an international peer learning organization for CEO's and top executives. Our team of more than 50 highly experienced Forum Chairs provides members with the highest impact, least time intensive learning experience in the industry. We serve over 1,200 members globally. MacKay CEO Forums is an international peer learning organization for CEO's and top executives. Our team of more than 50 highly experienced Forum Chairs provides members with the highest impact, least time intensive learning experience in the industry. We serve over 1,200 members globally.



SafeworkCM

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Operations and Business Development, Eastern Region

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2016

  Vice President responsible for business development activities in Eastern Region with primary focus on building relationships in the New York City Metropolitan area and Federal sector to serve the needs of public owners and construction industry services providers delivering capital construction projects and programs on their behalf. Also lead firm's management consulting and training practice. Vice President responsible for business development activities in Eastern Region with primary focus on building relationships in the New York City Metropolitan area and Federal sector to serve the needs of public owners and construction industry services providers delivering capital construction projects and programs on their behalf. Also lead firm's management consulting and training practice.



Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President, Professional Development

  • Feb 2009 - Jun 2012

  Responsible for developing and implementing all education and training programs, along with other services and products to support the professional development needs of professional construction managers belonging to CMAA. Managed the formation and conduct of key industry alliances, notably the alliance formed in early 2010 with the Construction Industry Institute, an industry leading research organization based at the University of Texas in Austin. Also developed and launched an annual conference for young rising construction management professionals transitioning from college into the industry. Show less



Utility Line Services

• Gaithersburg, Maryland

• General Manager

  • Nov 2007 - Feb 2009

  Responsible for all operations in the Maryland Division of this utility industry construction services firm headquartered outside Philadelphia, PA. Responsible for all operations in the Maryland Division of this utility industry construction services firm headquartered outside Philadelphia, PA.



Formerly Kenny Construction Company

• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • 2005 - 2007

  Served as a Manager in the Philadelphia office of Chicago based Kenny Construction Company. Was responsible for project management for a variety of electric utility construction projects and program management with responsibility for portfolio budgeting and planning. Role also involved facilitating the team building to serve the expanding needs of Kenny power industry customers in the Philadelphia and greater New Jersey areas. Served as a Manager in the Philadelphia office of Chicago based Kenny Construction Company. Was responsible for project management for a variety of electric utility construction projects and program management with responsibility for portfolio budgeting and planning. Role also involved facilitating the team building to serve the expanding needs of Kenny power industry customers in the Philadelphia and greater New Jersey areas.



FMI

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • 2002 - Sep 2005

  Served as a senior consultant for FMI Corporation, management consultants to the construction industry. Worked closely with owners and contractors to improve their management and organizational performance through hands-on consulting, partnering facilitating and focused training programs. At FMI, Dennis co-developed the International Boilermaker’s highly successful Project Management Training Program. Served as a senior consultant for FMI Corporation, management consultants to the construction industry. Worked closely with owners and contractors to improve their management and organizational performance through hands-on consulting, partnering facilitating and focused training programs. At FMI, Dennis co-developed the International Boilermaker’s highly successful Project Management Training Program.