Dana Houston Jackson in Dallas, TX | University Of North Texas - National University

Dana H. Jackson

Dynamic executive with stellar track record of leadership spanning electrical & construction management, retail operations and manufacturing, engineering, utilizing well-developed skills in project management. Goals: Establishing Project Offices and training project managers in the Construction fields. Proven leader who drives strategic planning and execution to target achievement every time. l Built start-to-finish flow-line models and managed production process to successful completion for $53 million electronic product. l Directed $85 million in new construction projects; 10 completed or underway during 3-year tenure, all within Â±10% of budget. l Project-managed $75 million in utility site selections; successfully qualified them through environmental, technical and civil analysis. l Served as senior executive coordinating weekend training and labor assignments of up to 380 people for 3 years. l Planned, formed and established PMO (Project Management Office) for National construction projects. Decision-maker with experience in high-pressure and crisis situations. l Took over10-year project at halfway point and led to completion in 2 more years, receiving high praise for a complex job. l Led hands-on emergency response activity in both proactive and reactive situations; averted repeat of $3 million previous losses. l Key in saving $2 million through prudent evaluation of greenfield substation sites for optimum potential. l Sourced $2 million of electrical supplies at auction price of $35K for nonprofit group. Specialties Project Manager Professional (PMP), Human Resources, Construction, Electrical and Utility, purchasing and logistics, read more ...