Recruited to this role to spearhead the development and implementation of a short and long-term land acquisition strategy to help facilitate the expansion of the company’s footprint. Identifies potential land purchases with extensive research, map reading, face to face networking, and knocking on doors; networks extensively with local Real Estate Agents and Brokers as a source of pipeline leads. Travels 50% in the field.➣ Entitled 700+ new lots and developed 200+ lots as a team between Fiscal Years 2017-2019➣ Oversees the entire land acquisition process that includes the purchase negotiations, entitlement, engineering, LDP delivery, and the final close. ➣ Identifies and secures best prices and property terms that meet the company’s strategic and financial objectives; performs all due diligence and negotiates land and lot purchases. ➣ Manages all company-owned real estate, keeping abreast of market land trends and transactions.

Served a dual role as a Director of Property Operations and a Real Estate Agent for all properties owned and or operated by Phoenix Atlanta Capital; accountable for all budgets, P/L, and marketing. Coordinated and led day to day operations for all new construction and property build out projects; located and acquired land for development for single-family residential subdivisions and lots. ➣ Recognized by leadership for consistently achieving a 75% occupancy throughout all properties.➣ Closed the first new housing development deal in Cherokee County since the housing crash in 2009.➣ Oversaw all entitlements and permitting for acquired land and horizontal developments.➣ Managed several buildings and shopping centers; negotiated all lease contracts as needed. ➣ Led a two-person team to handle daily maintenance for all company properties.➣ Researched, qualified, and closed numerous land deals for future development opportunities leveraging extensive knowledge of the Atlanta and metro Atlanta real estate submarket.

Promoted to direct and lead a 10-person team and multiple subcontractors. In charge of the construction of multi-family homes, townhomes, and multi-million-dollar customer homes; appointed as the Head of Warranties and the Quality Control Department. ➣ Worked closely with the Project Managers, Subcontractors, and Buyers to ensure all projects were completed on time and under budget; managed on average four construction builds simultaneously.➣ Created and implemented a new change order system to efficiently track costs and spending. ➣ Collected delinquent invoices owed from clients and subcontractors.

Oversaw and managed the day to day coordination and operations for new home construction from the initial planning stage to completion; successfully built and closed 30+ custom residential homes. Accountable for achieving the highest level of quality and service standards that met the owner’s expectations.➣ Met or exceeded the desired profit margin on 95% of homes built.➣ Collaborated with the design center and the Sales Agents to ensure all homes designs were accurate.