Vice President Of Strategic Planning & Analysis
Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc.
Reston, Va
Recruited by President/CEO to formalize and professionalize the corporate strategic planning function as the company transitioned through a period of accelerated growth and expansion. Presented critical financial analyses, financial models, weekly trend reports and market studies to executive management to define the strategic and tactical foundation for company expansion, acquisition and organic growth.Promoted within first year and assumed concurrent executive-level responsibility for creating, launching and directing the company's first-ever investor relations function. Built high-profile relationships with investment analysts nationwide through a targeted and well-positioned outreach initiative. Wrote, designed and produced a portfolio of investor and shareholder communications (e.g., earnings press releases, presentations, conference call scripts).• Dramatically improved visibility within the investment community and increased coverage from 4 to 12 analysts from Bank of America, BB&T, Legg Mason, Scott & Stringfellow and other firms. Nurtured relationships throughout growth cycle and retained during downward industry spiral. • Restructured and enhanced senior management's ability to present financial data and landscape during quarterly earnings calls with investors and shareholders.• Captured $3.5M in cost savings by introducing HQ-consolidated purchasing programs to leverage volume and reduce price points, and by streamlining the entire wireless telecommunications infrastructure and operation.• Appointed to Executive Land Committee, working in cooperation with CEO, CFO, COO, VP of Acquisitions and Legal Counsel to evaluate multi-million-dollar acquisition opportunities. Prepared detailed valuation analyses developed cost structures and recommended highest-profit, highest-yield land usage to support the company's expansion into the Raleigh and Atlanta markets. Performed complex operational and financial due diligence of proposed acquisitions.