Darryl Dixson resume

1. DARRYL D. DIXSON, PMP, CCMP, CP
Allen, TX 75013 • www.linkedin.com/in/darryldixson/ • dixson413@att.net • (214) 675-8939
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Project Management Executive with PMP certification proficient in Six Sigma, LEED and OSHA with
proven superior operational and client management expertise driving account retention, profitability and
project and program success by limiting variances by +/-3% and increasing EBITDA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Decades of proven success increasing profitability and client satisfaction. Salvaged multiple accounts and
contracts and drove $10MM to the bottom line by implementing strategies and developing relationships.
Directs enterprise-level contracts, projects, programs, and operations with client-development skills,
budgeting and VE methodologies, technology and contract expertise, and project controls to direct design,
budget and schedule with certifications in project management, contract management, OSHA, and legal
field.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 8/2013 – Present
AVI-SPL Dallas, TX
• Developing PMO initiatives and managing construction and systems integration projects and programs.
Mentoring project management staff to increase regional project performance and profitability.
• Oversee construction and technology projects in large retail, commercial, state-of-the-art AV multi-million
dollar and technology integration projects for Fortune 500 companies.
COO/PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE 2/2012 – 7/2013
D&S PARTNERS CONSTRUCTION Dallas, TX
• Drove failing real estate/construction business into positive growth with 15% increase in margins and 5%
decrease in operational expenses utilizing superior marketing and construction management skills.
• Administered all contracts, operations and client relationships as well as all project feasibility studies, and
implementations and billings. Spearheaded corporate development, and daily operations of personnel and
contractors. Directed designing, budgeting, planning, scheduling and FF&E procurement for projects in
large retail, commercial, residential and tradeshow design, construction and renovations.
PROJECT MANAGER 4/2007 – 1/2012
CBRE (BANK OF AMERICA ACCOUNT) DALLAS, TX
• Exceeded metrics requirements in 100% of all marquee Six Sigma projects/programs ranging from $15,000
fast-track to multi-million dollar projects; client satisfaction topped company and industry standards.
Ensuring ZERO DOWNTIME and contract compliance in critical facility projects through intense onsite
management and ensuring all corporate banking and governmental guidelines were followed.

2. • Directed prototype concept projects meeting Six Sigma specifications within 3% variation of budget and
schedule. Led MEP replacement initiatives, completing well within budget and time constraints.
Spearheaded development, design, financing and buildout of large square footage high-end retail prototype
shell tenant finish projects for major companies (Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Countrywide, and US
Trust) in critical facilities in diverse locations throughout the region raising project profitability by 60%.
• Conducted account project management for +1000-unit exterior and mechanical programs across Texas.
Managed high-end interior redesign and renovations contacts to provide owners with market edge facilities.
• Administered exterior and interior unique-design projects utilizing 80-person teams completing skilled
restoration in multi-family, retail, hospitality and residential environments. Recognized for delivery of MEP
renovations more quickly than competitors in other regions.
PROJECT MANAGER 7/2004 – 2/2007
UNITED RENOVATIONS CARROLLTON, TX
• Managed multi-million dollar multi-family construction projects and turnkey facility repairs of company’s
largest clients in realty portfolio.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR 3/2002 – 6/2004
PMO SOLUTIONS DALLAS, TX
• Managed all business operations and sales with effective negotiation and successfully secured add-on
business and facility repairs and retail tenant finish out projects as well as a residential realty portfolio.
REGIONAL PROJECT MANAGER / EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS 4/1998 – 2/2002
COMPUCOM SYSTEMS, INC. DALLAS, TX
• Oversaw FORTUNE 50 client accounts with a stellar reputation for accurate and timely product delivery
and solutions implementation exceeding reporting requirements by 5%. Governed supply chain operations
composed of hundreds of hardware and software vendors representing annual purchases of $5-6 MM/month.
• Partnered with SVP to drive supply chain marketing initiatives and project rollout that increased business
and profitability by 10%; consulted on new market branding and solutions bundling. Managed
implementation of corporate supply chain processes and billing with new accounts and consulted with
executive leadership on operational change control.
DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGER 6/1996 – 3/1998
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES/AVAYA DALLAS, TX
• Directed negotiations and managed SLAs for contracts for billion dollar wireless and Latin American
business in excess of $60MM/month through client negotiations and equipment delivery and installation.
• Consulted with project management office in implementing new project rollouts and instituting processes
and guidelines to meet client requirements.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Performance Services and Support Contracts Manager, EDS/HP, Plano, TX 1990 – 1996
Paralegal, Litigation and Client Management, multiple Dallas, TX law firms 1987 - 1990
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PMP – PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 2013
MASTERS CERTIFICATION / GLOBAL CONTRACT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT – GEORGE
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 1997
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3. CERTIFICATION – NATIONAL CENTER FOR PARALEGAL TRAINING 11/1986
BS – PUBLIC AFFAIRS (CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE MINOR) –
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY 5/1986
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