Resume of Barry A. Crowe E-mail: mr.[email protected]
Summary of Qualifications
- Twenty years of project-management and construction-management experience, including residential and large commercial projects
- Expertise in professional procurement from daily supply management to complex goods and services contract preparation
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and procedures, including insurance contracts and claims
- Strong customer-service focus with highly developed problem-solving and diplomatic skills
- Entrepreneurial centric with good business acumen and innovative ideas
- Supervisory and management experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including business correspondence, report development, complex contract and technical writing
- Quick learner and analytical thinker able to deconstruct problems and identify positive solutions
- Strong computer application skills
Work Experience
-Furniture Builder & Woodworker, (Self employed) – Barry Crowe Woodworks May 2008 – Present
Build and design high end custom wood products for commercial and residential projects; manage multi-faceted projects and contracts; deliver excellent customer service and ensure client needs are met in a timely manner with complete satisfaction.
-Building and Lease Manager, Saskatchewan Property Management, Government of Saskatchewan July 2006 – May 2008
Act as liaison between Government clients (tenants) and building owners to ensure clients’ needs are met and work orders completed; mediate conflicts, provide planning and project management for office renovations and department moves; manage and coordinate tenders, obtain all working and
technical drawings and accept bids for construction, manage and ensure each buildings tenants keep up to date policies, procedures and records for
committees and sub-committees for fire, workplace safety regulations and action plans, supervise staff members and coordinate support staff workloads.
-Procurement Consultant, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (Dakota Dunes Casino) April 2005 – July 2006
Prepare, research and negotiate leases, construction contracts, land use agreements, service agreements, and non-disturbance agreements; manage
$40M capital budget for construction, including procurement of all goods and services; provide critical path planning for casino commissioning; develop
written briefs, summaries and Board Motions.
- Purchasing Officer – First Nations University of Canada (Formerly SIFC) August 2002 – April 2005
Draft and administer all University contracts, including lease agreements and purchase orders; adjust, revise and evaluate policies related to contractual relationships and facility operations; administer insurance policies and handle all insurance claims; manage enterprise risk and reduce risk exposure; develop Aboriginal suppliers; coordinate all capital purchases for the University; supervise maintenance, clerical and cleaning staff.
- Development Consultant Capital Campaign Manager – Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) April 2001- July 2002
Coordinate $32M capital campaign; develop, steward and maintain corporate contractual sponsorships; compose and edit campaign marketing materials; develop complex infrastructure grant applications. Manage University’s development staff and office.
- Manager of Purchasing and Support Services - Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation O/A Casino Regina December 1998 - April 2001
Draft and administer contracts for the Casino; coordinate capital purchases and issue all purchase orders; administer insurance policies, develop Aboriginal suppliers; handle all insurance claims and settle / terminate nuisance insurance claims; supervise purchasing department staff members.
- Manager of Maintenance – Silver Sage Housing August 1983- July 1989
Coordinate all residential construction projects and prepare all construction contracts; prepare annual budgets and forecasts; issue purchase orders and track work orders; liaise with CMHC and Saskatchewan Housing for efficient program delivery; prepare all working drawings to obtain construction permits; manage work crews for residential construction projects.
Education
University of Regina and Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) – Graduated in 1998 ·
Saskatchewan Institute of Arts and Technology
Advanced Blueprint Reading and Design 1982
Computer Skills
Extremely Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Project)
Manage, design and keep up to date a personal business webpage
Designations (incomplete)
Four credits completed out of seven for a BOMA Real Property Administrator (RPA) was a professional development program, was promoted before completion
Completed the University of Regina’s Professional Leadership Certificate
Summary of Qualifications
- Twenty years of project-management and construction-management experience, including residential and large commercial projects
- Expertise in professional procurement from daily supply management to complex goods and services contract preparation
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and procedures, including insurance contracts and claims
- Strong customer-service focus with highly developed problem-solving and diplomatic skills
- Entrepreneurial centric with good business acumen and innovative ideas
- Supervisory and management experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including business correspondence, report development, complex contract and technical writing
- Quick learner and analytical thinker able to deconstruct problems and identify positive solutions
- Strong computer application skills
Work Experience
-Furniture Builder & Woodworker, (Self employed) – Barry Crowe Woodworks May 2008 – Present
Build and design high end custom wood products for commercial and residential projects; manage multi-faceted projects and contracts; deliver excellent customer service and ensure client needs are met in a timely manner with complete satisfaction.
-Building and Lease Manager, Saskatchewan Property Management, Government of Saskatchewan July 2006 – May 2008
Act as liaison between Government clients (tenants) and building owners to ensure clients’ needs are met and work orders completed; mediate conflicts, provide planning and project management for office renovations and department moves; manage and coordinate tenders, obtain all working and
technical drawings and accept bids for construction, manage and ensure each buildings tenants keep up to date policies, procedures and records for
committees and sub-committees for fire, workplace safety regulations and action plans, supervise staff members and coordinate support staff workloads.
-Procurement Consultant, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (Dakota Dunes Casino) April 2005 – July 2006
Prepare, research and negotiate leases, construction contracts, land use agreements, service agreements, and non-disturbance agreements; manage
$40M capital budget for construction, including procurement of all goods and services; provide critical path planning for casino commissioning; develop
written briefs, summaries and Board Motions.
- Purchasing Officer – First Nations University of Canada (Formerly SIFC) August 2002 – April 2005
Draft and administer all University contracts, including lease agreements and purchase orders; adjust, revise and evaluate policies related to contractual relationships and facility operations; administer insurance policies and handle all insurance claims; manage enterprise risk and reduce risk exposure; develop Aboriginal suppliers; coordinate all capital purchases for the University; supervise maintenance, clerical and cleaning staff.
- Development Consultant Capital Campaign Manager – Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) April 2001- July 2002
Coordinate $32M capital campaign; develop, steward and maintain corporate contractual sponsorships; compose and edit campaign marketing materials; develop complex infrastructure grant applications. Manage University’s development staff and office.
- Manager of Purchasing and Support Services - Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation O/A Casino Regina December 1998 - April 2001
Draft and administer contracts for the Casino; coordinate capital purchases and issue all purchase orders; administer insurance policies, develop Aboriginal suppliers; handle all insurance claims and settle / terminate nuisance insurance claims; supervise purchasing department staff members.
- Manager of Maintenance – Silver Sage Housing August 1983- July 1989
Coordinate all residential construction projects and prepare all construction contracts; prepare annual budgets and forecasts; issue purchase orders and track work orders; liaise with CMHC and Saskatchewan Housing for efficient program delivery; prepare all working drawings to obtain construction permits; manage work crews for residential construction projects.
Education
University of Regina and Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) – Graduated in 1998 ·
Saskatchewan Institute of Arts and Technology
Advanced Blueprint Reading and Design 1982
Computer Skills
Extremely Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Project)
Manage, design and keep up to date a personal business webpage
Designations (incomplete)
Four credits completed out of seven for a BOMA Real Property Administrator (RPA) was a professional development program, was promoted before completion
Completed the University of Regina’s Professional Leadership Certificate