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Principal, Casual Consulting Associates 2008 - CurrentDesign Build Consultation, Specialty Projects with emphasis on efficiency involving business case modeling and cost justification calculations, Conceptual drawings and design detail, Due diligence, damage assessment, and environmental impact for select clients.• General Manager – Administrative, Operations, Acquisitions, Sales and Warranty• Scheduled self performed projects and maintenance / service repair work.• Solicited… Show more Principal, Casual Consulting Associates 2008 - CurrentDesign Build Consultation, Specialty Projects with emphasis on efficiency involving business case modeling and cost justification calculations, Conceptual drawings and design detail, Due diligence, damage assessment, and environmental impact for select clients.• General Manager – Administrative, Operations, Acquisitions, Sales and Warranty• Scheduled self performed projects and maintenance / service repair work.• Solicited bids and construction documentation from subcontractors.• Oversaw safety programs, compliance issues and staffing. • Managed operations budget • Negotiated contracts and subcontracts with owners• Negotiated subcontracts and materials acquisition with suppliers• Performed Due diligence & Design• Estimating, both price and schedule. Show less

Muti-Family Design Development, Applications for Funding;Construction Documents DevelopmentBidding & BudgetingConstruction Administration / Site InspectionsReporting & Closeout documentation

Managing Partner, All Weather Systems and Casual Consulting Associates 2009 - 2013 (Sold Interest)Design Build custom projects primarily national branding for Abiensa-Teyma, Abiensa-Abengoa, British Petroleum, Conoco/Phillips, Valero, Exxon/Mobil. Requiring no business interruption, we executed multiple project makeovers and change outs with turnaround times of 1 week or less. All projects were scheduled around peak production or traffic flows allowing continued operations during… Show more Managing Partner, All Weather Systems and Casual Consulting Associates 2009 - 2013 (Sold Interest)Design Build custom projects primarily national branding for Abiensa-Teyma, Abiensa-Abengoa, British Petroleum, Conoco/Phillips, Valero, Exxon/Mobil. Requiring no business interruption, we executed multiple project makeovers and change outs with turnaround times of 1 week or less. All projects were scheduled around peak production or traffic flows allowing continued operations during construction. Utilizing digital imaging, AutoCAD, photo editing programs , and specialty materials, created complex components, to maximize installation efficiency.• General Manager of all operations – Administrative, Operations, Acquisitions, Sales and Warranty• Scheduled self performed projects and maintenance / service repair work.• Solicited bids and construction documentation from subcontractors.• Oversaw safety programs, compliance issues and staffing. • Managed operations budget of $1.3M in a specialty niche petroleum market• Negotiated contracts and subcontracts with owner – operators• Negotiated subcontracts and materials acquisition with suppliers• Performed Due diligence and design details for clientele Senior Project Engineer (CONTRACT), Paric Corporation Show less

Senior Project Engineer (CONTRACT), Paric Corporation, 2008 - 2009Maintained schedule and monitored LEED Silver documentation. Mentored onsite project managers for various trades for submittal and specification compliance and worked with overall superintendent for schedule. Delivered 45 days ahead of schedule on budget saving $145K.• Field managed construction completion Callaway Electric Cooperative Operations Center• Managed construction operation with an average workforce of… Show more Senior Project Engineer (CONTRACT), Paric Corporation, 2008 - 2009Maintained schedule and monitored LEED Silver documentation. Mentored onsite project managers for various trades for submittal and specification compliance and worked with overall superintendent for schedule. Delivered 45 days ahead of schedule on budget saving $145K.• Field managed construction completion Callaway Electric Cooperative Operations Center• Managed construction operation with an average workforce of 100 men daily.• Solicited bids and construction documentation from 15 subcontractors.• Maintained construction scheduling and established operational and project standards. • Oversaw safety programs, compliance issues and staffing. • Managed construction budget of $14M.• Coordinated design and integrated security, access controls, monitoring, radio tower installation, redundant emergency management and safety programs. Show less

VP- Operations & Development, Homeland Management, 2006 - 2008. Developed custom retail fixtures and finishes, eliminating critical completion delays. Modeled after Starbucks, utilizing uniform custom modular components, fixtures and signage, I created a custom eco-friendly boutique retail interior with energy savings and a welcoming atmosphere. Nurturing critical supply chain supplier relationships afforded the quantity unit pricing, while purchase, delivery and invoicing was managed… Show more VP- Operations & Development, Homeland Management, 2006 - 2008. Developed custom retail fixtures and finishes, eliminating critical completion delays. Modeled after Starbucks, utilizing uniform custom modular components, fixtures and signage, I created a custom eco-friendly boutique retail interior with energy savings and a welcoming atmosphere. Nurturing critical supply chain supplier relationships afforded the quantity unit pricing, while purchase, delivery and invoicing was managed per project. This eliminated the bottleneck delays at project completion and improving capital management.• Designed and chartered new projects with emphasis on business mission, marketing & operations• Managed construction completion, store openings-integrations, and project closeout• Recruited and trained cross-functional teams, project managers and supervisors• Assisted with construction scheduling and established operational and project standards. • Oversaw safety programs, compliance issues, merchandising, inventory control, and staffing. • Orchestrated opening of eight new stores. Managed 14 employees and $21M budget.• Performed Due Diligence for new acquisitions and development• Developed Pro Forma model evaluating new development opportunities in Atlanta, Dallas & Jacksonville • Managed market research, negotiated site selection and controlled site design for new markets.• Performed property, and facility due diligence and entitlement for acquisitions.• Coordinated integrated security, access controls, monitoring and safety programs.• Implemented computerized utilities management - control program. Show less

Spearheaded New Design and Development, Acquisitions Integration, New Construction and Renovations for Real Estate Investment Trust in 15 States. Designed and developed over 30 new stores and renovated over 150 existing facilities from Chicago to Miami, NYC to Aspen.Construction & Facilities Manager, (OWNER’S AGENT) Storage Trust Realty – Warburg-SM, 1997 - 2006. Standardized and Streamlined construction processes for Storage Trust Realty, improving efficiency 200%. Rapid national… Show more Spearheaded New Design and Development, Acquisitions Integration, New Construction and Renovations for Real Estate Investment Trust in 15 States. Designed and developed over 30 new stores and renovated over 150 existing facilities from Chicago to Miami, NYC to Aspen.Construction & Facilities Manager, (OWNER’S AGENT) Storage Trust Realty – Warburg-SM, 1997 - 2006. Standardized and Streamlined construction processes for Storage Trust Realty, improving efficiency 200%. Rapid national expansion included acquiring many new facilities, which required establishing a standardized system. Developed a prototype which could be followed by acquisitions team and each facility’s management, creating uniform expense and operations models. Improved forecasting accuracy needed to develop action plans for new stores. Cut new acquisition integration time from 8.5 to 4 months. Enabled 12-month revenue targets to be met within six months.• Designed New & Converted Used Facilities utilizing efficient cost structure and locally sourced materials.• Assessed maximum rental income values and implemented change management when required.• Negotiated/bid construction projects and supervised architects, engineers, and contractors developing cradle to grave facilities during nationwide expansion travelling extensively• Orchestrated site selection, design development, due diligence, entitlements, submittals, approvals, and permits in multiple jurisdictions for new development opportunities • As facilities manager for a nationwide self-storage management company directed all maintenance activities and upgrade budgets on over 200 operating stores. Show less