My objective is consideration for your Director of Construction position. I am confident that my expertise and energetic approach will contribute to your companys goals and objectives.rn rn
Resume:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Highly accomplished construction executive with extensive experience and verifiable success in the completion of multi-million-dollar residential real estate projects through directing the construction processes, budgeting and procurement and subcontractor selection. Proven leader possessing adeptness in guiding and motivating employees to improve efficiency, productivity, and business processes.
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
Conceptualization
Procurement
Leadership
Master Scheduler
Forward Planning
Budget Planning
Customer Relations
Client Relations
Training
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Promoted to Vice President of Construction taking over leadership of a department that was failing to complete assigned goals. Built the department into the strength of the company averaging 500 closings per year with a 97.7% on time delivery score.
Built a 50 home per year company to a 500 home per year company while increasing our customer satisfaction score to 98.3%
Rebuilt a struggling land development department resulting in the reduction of months off of the build cycle while elevating quality and cutting costs.
Selected as Division President to lead a newly formed Phoenix division. In charge of Sales and Marketing, construction, land development and land procurement.
Made partner in 2006 and chosen to lead the entire Seattle and Las Vegas divisions.
Built an in-house training system that promoted LEAN manufacturing and improved production while increasing moral through all departments by eliminating “do-overs”.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nelson Development 2013 - 2015
1803 Castle Gardens Road, Vestal NY 19803
Nelson Development is an award winning historic preservation apartment and commercial real estate Development Company.
Vice President of Operations
Brought on to help verify the viability of the high end condominium demand within the Watkins Glen / Schuyler County housing market. Performed the market study and helped facilitate entry into the Watkins Glen housing market with Schuyler County’s very first condominium project. Helped author the Water Works owner’s association documents and covenants conditions and restrictions. Used focus groups to identify demands within the market with regard to finishes and standard features and available options. Lead the construction process from land development through the home owner occupancy inspection. Oversaw and personally executed the sales of all 12 of the condominiums, resulting in all 12 condominiums being sold out in a five moth period and a personal best conversion rate.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Developed plan to facilitate entry into the condominium market (A first for Schuyler County)
Represented the owner in all 12 of the condominium sales
Built 30,000 square feet (12 new condominiums, 4 apartments and 1 commercial space) in 24 months.
Led the construction, sales and marketing campaign
Obtained a personal best conversion rate sales pace
Rhapsody Partners 2006 - 2013
3400 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033
Rhapsody Partners was an award winning single-family, multifamily and commercial real estate development company.
Developed plan to facilitate entry into new market.
Developed and implemented interdepartmental processes creating sustainable practices with focus on efficiency and teamwork.
Interdepartmental training with focus on LEAN manufacturing practices eliminating duplicated processes and streamlining procedures.
Implemented critical path scheduling to the land procurement process resulting in a more cohesive process tying in all elements to eliminate wasteful spending and cutting time off the conceptual phase of the schedule.
Continued to train and foster a working environment where our employees could prosper.
Carina Corporation (same owner as Rhapsody Partners) 1999-2006
1050 Indigo Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89145
Carina Corporation was an award winning single-family, multifamily and commercial real estate Development Company.
Vice President of Construction
Took over a construction department that had long been underachieving and unable to meet their annual business plans. Oversaw and implemented a company-wide construction scheduling and tracking system which tied the entire options program, accounting, sales and construction process together resulting in a more efficient build cycle and eliminating down time in the construction schedule. Prepared annual operating plans, budgets, and quarterly forecast updates. Authored and implemented “Rhapsody University”, a comprehensive corporate training program for new and existing Project Managers, Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents which resulted in 97.7% on time completion and a 98.3% customer satisfaction rating. Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotiations, subcontractor selection, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget, building code compliance, project development and quality control in order to deliver projects according to plan.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Created and implemented in-house scheduling and reporting system resulting in 500 homes per year with a 97.7% on time delivery score.
Created and implemented a customer satisfaction program resulting in 98.3% customer approval.
Hired, supervised, and mentored nearly 75 employees.
Division grew from one of the least productive to the top producer.
Worked with construction staff to turn around a $150 million project that has fallen apart under inferior leadership. Schedules had long been abandoned. Rewrote scopes of work, negotiated changes and rebaselined the schedule. Turned imminent failure into the company’s flagship project.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1988-1990 University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
EM-385 Construction Safety Certification
First Aid Certified
2005 Dale Carnegie – Effective Communication and Human Relations
2006 Lee Evans – Managing for Profit
2007 Lee Evans – Production Management
Contractor License –Stephen Allen Construction STEPHC*905BD (Expired)
