David Danso (281) 748-8980  ddanso@yahoo.com
Profile
I have 15+ years of experience in project and construction management, project cost analysis and engineering. A
dynamic leader with a successful record in managing day-to-day operations various projects scope. Applying
methodologies to enforce project standards, schedules, quality assurance and control. Implement project work
plans and revise project schedule and manpower as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Summary of Qualifications
Work Experience
Employer:WCW InternationalInc. /Glory InfrastructureInc.
Location:Houston, TX
JobTitle: Vice President
Dates: 01/2005 - Present
Summary of Responsibilities: Vice President
 Responsiblefor all engineering aspects of company activities
o Project developmentthroughimplementationaswell asmanagingstaff to meet milestones
o Hire/directing staff, managingbudgetsin a cohesivemanner
o Ensuringcompany meets current industry standardsandtrends
o Key member that managesthe company’sstrategicobjective anddirection
PROJECTMANAGEMENT
 Successful managementof multiple projects ranging from
$150K to$10M whichhaveled to implementationand/or
construction
 Strongskills in project coordination, scheduling, planningand
managingdiverse projects
 Excellent backgroundinensuring quality assuranceand quality
control compliance
 Ability to assessdata andstaff needsto implement and
supportprojects
PROJECTANALYSIS
 Costcontrol andcomparisonanalysisand cashflow
projections
 Subcontractorsreview andapprovalof RFI, RFP, change
orders, work schedule andflow
 Applyingmethodologiesto vary manpowerto meet clients
QA/QC and schedulingon projects
PROJECTADMINISTATION &COORDINATION
 Directingthe activitiesof teammembers,assigningtasks,
schedulingandleadingmeetingsand monitoringprogress
reportsfor management
 Day-to-day operationsofproject elements from planningto
deliverables
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Civil/MetallurgicalEngineering
 Project Design/Construction
Management
 Budget and Forecasting
 Field & Site Inspections
 Project Proposals
 Quality Assurance & Quality Control
 Surveys & Testing
 Policy & Procedures
 Planning and Coordination
 Review and evaluation of Design& Field
Conditions
 Cost Control and Analysis
PROJECT LIFECYCLE EXPERIENCE
 ContractNegotiations/StrategicPlanning
 Goal Setting andBusinessPlanning
 InternationalBusiness
 Client Relations
 Strategic Planning& Development
 Cross-culturalCommunications
 Team building andLeadership/Staff
Management
 Client Presentations
 Multiple LocationManagement
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Employer:WCW InternationalInc.,/Glory InfrastructureInc
Location:Houston, TX
JobTitle: Vice Presidentof Operations andProject Manager
Dates: 01/2005 –Present
Summaryof Responsibilities: Vice PresidentofOperations
 Directedday-to-dayoperation activitiescompany’sprojects
o Manages financial forecastrequirements;preparing annual budget;schedulingexpenditures;
analyzingvariances;initiatingcorrectiveaction
o Manages humanresource aspectsof companysuch as , training, incentive plans,efficientteam
structure and performance throughanalytics,processesandtools; maximizingnew client
engagement
 Lead inthe developmentof subsidiarycompaniesinternationally,includinginternational contracting,
negotiatingandrecruitment
Summaryof Responsibilities: LeadProjectManager
 Successfullymanagedvarious local/international projects
o Providedgeneral oversightof projectsfrompre-awardtocompletion
o Interfacedwiththe projectteamandtaskmanagersto define scope of workinthe development
and update of productivity - detailedschedules,costinformation ,efficiencies,andidentification
of variances
o Implementedtoolsandprogramsensure consistentprojectschedule progressflow and
performance
o Provided overallgeneralinspectiononall constructionlaborandsubcontractedtaskstoensure
professionalworkmanshipandenhance safety
Employer:ATSERLP.,
Location:Houston,TX
JobTitle:MaterialsEngineer
Dates:1/1999 - 12/2004
Summaryof Responsibilities: MaterialsEngineer
 Provided technical oversight for the research, engineering testing projects
 Supervisedall aspectsof the asphaltlaboratory,whichinvolved mixdesignformulation,asphaltlaboratory
capabilities and SHRP testing capabilities
 Provided QA/QC of laboratory services for various asphalts plants
Employer:MINISTRYOF MINESAND ENERGY
Location:Obuasi,Ghana
Job Title: Mining Operations Supervisor
Dates:6/1998 - 1/1999
Summaryof Responsibilities: MiningOperationsSupervisor
 Processed and evaluated field inspection information
 Reviewed field data and notes and compiled conclusions and recommendations
 Reviewed safety equipment requirement with operators
 Reviewed mines activities for inconsistencies with reclamation plan
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 Reviewed and explained purpose and scope of inspections with operators’ or representatives
 Prepares mine inspection reports
Education
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BS, Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering - University of Science and Technology – Kumasi, Ghana:1998

David Danso's resume

  • 1.
    David Danso (281)748-8980  ddanso@yahoo.com Profile I have 15+ years of experience in project and construction management, project cost analysis and engineering. A dynamic leader with a successful record in managing day-to-day operations various projects scope. Applying methodologies to enforce project standards, schedules, quality assurance and control. Implement project work plans and revise project schedule and manpower as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Summary of Qualifications Work Experience Employer:WCW InternationalInc. /Glory InfrastructureInc. Location:Houston, TX JobTitle: Vice President Dates: 01/2005 - Present Summary of Responsibilities: Vice President  Responsiblefor all engineering aspects of company activities o Project developmentthroughimplementationaswell asmanagingstaff to meet milestones o Hire/directing staff, managingbudgetsin a cohesivemanner o Ensuringcompany meets current industry standardsandtrends o Key member that managesthe company’sstrategicobjective anddirection PROJECTMANAGEMENT  Successful managementof multiple projects ranging from $150K to$10M whichhaveled to implementationand/or construction  Strongskills in project coordination, scheduling, planningand managingdiverse projects  Excellent backgroundinensuring quality assuranceand quality control compliance  Ability to assessdata andstaff needsto implement and supportprojects PROJECTANALYSIS  Costcontrol andcomparisonanalysisand cashflow projections  Subcontractorsreview andapprovalof RFI, RFP, change orders, work schedule andflow  Applyingmethodologiesto vary manpowerto meet clients QA/QC and schedulingon projects PROJECTADMINISTATION &COORDINATION  Directingthe activitiesof teammembers,assigningtasks, schedulingandleadingmeetingsand monitoringprogress reportsfor management  Day-to-day operationsofproject elements from planningto deliverables CORE COMPETENCIES  Civil/MetallurgicalEngineering  Project Design/Construction Management  Budget and Forecasting  Field & Site Inspections  Project Proposals  Quality Assurance & Quality Control  Surveys & Testing  Policy & Procedures  Planning and Coordination  Review and evaluation of Design& Field Conditions  Cost Control and Analysis PROJECT LIFECYCLE EXPERIENCE  ContractNegotiations/StrategicPlanning  Goal Setting andBusinessPlanning  InternationalBusiness  Client Relations  Strategic Planning& Development  Cross-culturalCommunications  Team building andLeadership/Staff Management  Client Presentations  Multiple LocationManagement
  • 2.
    DavidDanso - 2 Employer:WCWInternationalInc.,/Glory InfrastructureInc Location:Houston, TX JobTitle: Vice Presidentof Operations andProject Manager Dates: 01/2005 –Present Summaryof Responsibilities: Vice PresidentofOperations  Directedday-to-dayoperation activitiescompany’sprojects o Manages financial forecastrequirements;preparing annual budget;schedulingexpenditures; analyzingvariances;initiatingcorrectiveaction o Manages humanresource aspectsof companysuch as , training, incentive plans,efficientteam structure and performance throughanalytics,processesandtools; maximizingnew client engagement  Lead inthe developmentof subsidiarycompaniesinternationally,includinginternational contracting, negotiatingandrecruitment Summaryof Responsibilities: LeadProjectManager  Successfullymanagedvarious local/international projects o Providedgeneral oversightof projectsfrompre-awardtocompletion o Interfacedwiththe projectteamandtaskmanagersto define scope of workinthe development and update of productivity - detailedschedules,costinformation ,efficiencies,andidentification of variances o Implementedtoolsandprogramsensure consistentprojectschedule progressflow and performance o Provided overallgeneralinspectiononall constructionlaborandsubcontractedtaskstoensure professionalworkmanshipandenhance safety Employer:ATSERLP., Location:Houston,TX JobTitle:MaterialsEngineer Dates:1/1999 - 12/2004 Summaryof Responsibilities: MaterialsEngineer  Provided technical oversight for the research, engineering testing projects  Supervisedall aspectsof the asphaltlaboratory,whichinvolved mixdesignformulation,asphaltlaboratory capabilities and SHRP testing capabilities  Provided QA/QC of laboratory services for various asphalts plants Employer:MINISTRYOF MINESAND ENERGY Location:Obuasi,Ghana Job Title: Mining Operations Supervisor Dates:6/1998 - 1/1999 Summaryof Responsibilities: MiningOperationsSupervisor  Processed and evaluated field inspection information  Reviewed field data and notes and compiled conclusions and recommendations  Reviewed safety equipment requirement with operators  Reviewed mines activities for inconsistencies with reclamation plan
  • 3.
    DavidDanso - 3 Reviewed and explained purpose and scope of inspections with operators’ or representatives  Prepares mine inspection reports Education ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… BS, Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering - University of Science and Technology – Kumasi, Ghana:1998