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John Schrader

St Louis,MO

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record, excelling in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded innovative resource allocation, enhancing project delivery speed. Recognized for cultivating strong client relationships and driving team performance, leveraging analytical thinking to optimize operational outcomes and maximize customer satisfaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director

Cushman & Wakefield
03.2022 - Current
  • Oversee PDS functions and delivery for the BAU Admin work in the Central Region, including routine facility construction, emergency response construction, and tactic delivery.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Set strategic plans and delivery goals to strengthen operations and drive growth.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with the client, peer discipline leaders, and team to boost company performance and morale while promoting employee retention.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Director - PDC

Centene Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2022
  • Oversee the PDC (Planning, Design, & Construction) organization for a Fortune 25 healthcare organization. This included the delivery of corporate offices, call center facilities, medical office space, and campus development.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's speed to market and project delivery.

Operations Manager

Murphy Co Mechanical Contractors
11.2013 - 08.2017
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Associate Vice President

Cushman & Wakefield (f.k.a. Cassidy Turley)
07.2005 - 11.2013
  • Established and directed successful programs focused on client construction projects and programs. (delivered over 2,500 projects)
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Property Manager

Cushman & Wakefield (f.k.a. Cassidy Turley)
01.1999 - 06.2004
  • Analyzed operational information for impact on ROI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
  • Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis

Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Organizational development
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Innovation management
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership development
  • Data analytics
  • Program management

Interests

  • Youth Development Programs - US Soccer Youth Coach (Class F)
  • Fundraising Events - Former YMCA Board Member and United Way Campaign Chair

Timeline

Senior Director

Cushman & Wakefield
03.2022 - Current

Director - PDC

Centene Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2022

Operations Manager

Murphy Co Mechanical Contractors
11.2013 - 08.2017

Associate Vice President

Cushman & Wakefield (f.k.a. Cassidy Turley)
07.2005 - 11.2013

Property Manager

Cushman & Wakefield (f.k.a. Cassidy Turley)
01.1999 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

University of Missouri - St Louis
John Schrader