Kelly J.

Copeland
3591 East Mecate Road | Tucson, AZ 85739 | * (520) 903-4099 | * kcd80740@westpos
t.net
Professional Profile
Self-motivated business executive with relevant years of experience
in management-level positions. Organized and detail-oriented individual who exe
mplifies professionalism, and an ability to acquire and manage multiple project
s and tasks quickly and efficiently. Demonstrated history of corporate manageme
nt and business development, while providing high-quality guidance and effective
issue resolution. Highlighted leadership qualities and the ability to work wit
h and manage people from varying backgrounds, while implementing team values. E
xperienced manager with desire for professional growth, increased responsibility
, and significant senior-level challenges that leverage entrepreneurial successe
s.
Skills Summary
* Management Development * Project Guidance * Business Negotiations
* Corporate Organization * Operations Administration * Team Leader
* Client Issue Resolution * Relationship Leveraging * Professional Attitude
Executive Management Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide effective solutions to complex issues such as cost budgeting, pricing
strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, purchasing/sales negotiati
ons, business development tactics, and industry competition
* Identify and develop talent among team members with targeted recruitment, focu
sed training efforts, and the promotion of a performance-based work environment
* Develop leadership team and support staff to aid in efficient business operati
ons, sales and marketing efforts, and client service execution, delegating impor
tant tasks and assignments while monitoring for effective resolution
* Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism
, while performing sales presentations, overseeing market operation/development,
and the management of vendor and client relationships
* Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior-level management,
while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective acquisition strategi
es, pricing, market trends, and operational structure
* Assess key markets and potential business ventures while ensuring operational
efficiency and solid execution
* Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress ve
rsus established internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue gene
ration as well as cost control
* Maintain a strong working knowledge of the products/services and respective ma
rketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, competitor strategies, gener
al economic conditions, and other business metrics
* Act as a liaison between staff, clients, and other management members to resol
ve issues in a timely manner
Professional Experience
* Copeland Construction and Development, Inc., President and Founder - Tucson, A
Z 2000 - Present
- $20 Million in Sales in 10 Years; Acquired/integrated two companies (concrete/
framing) which provided over $5 million in earnings
* Andrew S. Arena, Inc. - Tucson, AZ 1975 - 2000
o Operations Manager (1985 - 2000)
- Developed subdivisions and commercial property investments; Street of Dreams
participant; homes and construction jobs were featured in numerous articles an
d magazines
o Sales Manager (1975 - 1985)
Education
* University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) 1982
B.A. - Finance/Real Estate
Licenses
* Licensed Real Estate Broker (AZ) and Licensed General Contractor (AZ) since 19
85
Activities and Leadership
Religious Educator (24 Years) * Knights of Columbus (27 years active) * Finance
Committee - Holy Family Catholic Church * National Catholic Leadership attendee
* Founder - Fatima Women's Center & Villa Fatima Secured Dementia Facility