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New York, New York, Us

I spearhead and oversee complex construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. With a robust background in project development management and a deep understanding of construction processes, I leverage my expertise to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive successful project outcomes.My role involves:Strategic Planning and Execution: Developing and implementing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure seamless execution and alignment with client objectives.Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring project teams, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring clear communication to achieve project milestones and resolve any issues promptly.Client and Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are exceeded.Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project performance and deliverables.Quality Assurance: Ensuring that all project deliverables meet or exceed industry standards and client specifications through rigorous quality control processes.At The Cumming Group, I am committed to driving excellence in every project I manage, utilizing innovative solutions and best practices to deliver exceptional results. My focus on efficiency, precision, and client satisfaction underpins my approach to managing and executing small and large-scale high-profile construction projects.

Responsible for all corporate real estate project development and construction management for several diverse property assets: a $450 million 40-story mixed 420,000 square feet -use tower with 250-room full-service hotel / 250-unit condominium, 49,227 square-feet retail/restaurants and 545 parking stalls, a $100 million, 25,000 square-feet Bel-Air residential mansion, and $90 million 429-bed skilled nursing facilities.Evaluated and formulated optimized project development strategic business plan proformas, return on investment models, bridge and permanent loan requirements, and net operating income and asset disposition reports to align with project development goals and investor ROI returns. Sourced and managed a development/investment pipeline of vacant land acquisitions. Spearheaded, implemented, and successfully managed internal and external cross-functional resources. Effectively presented project developments to design review boards, planning commissions, city council, and local neighborhood community outreach committees to satisfy jurisdictional permitting requirements. Structured highly productive collaborative teams that met corporate and investor development objectives.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Successfully provided full-service executive real estate development and construction management leadership for the large-scale multi-phase retail center redevelopment of the Manhattan Village Shopping Center: a $250 million, 44-acre, 212,000 square-foot retail expansion, 1,225 structured parking spaces, and on-site and off-site-improvements. Managed financial oversight, including proformas, forecasts, anticipated cost reports, monthly funding draws, and reports. Maintaining client relationships to ensure development performance criteria are met. Spearheaded, implemented, and managed internal cross-functional resources and external consulting service providers for site identification, market demand/competition analysis, due diligence, pre-leasing, design/master planning, infrastructure analysis, environmental impacts, legal, title, geotechnical, architectural, engineering, marketing, and construction delivery. Provided design and construction oversight management and enforcement of contract provisions. Identifying and mitigating project risks, maximizing profitability. Ensured and demanded high-quality design and construction deliverables. Structuring highly productive collaborative teams that meet development objectives. Conceptualized and implemented value-added development strategies. Managing cash flow projections and quarterly capital calls. Oversaw due diligence activities associated with project implementation goals.

Responsible for all corporate real estate development for a $300M revenue company. Oversaw the ground-up development of three mixed-use projects: (1) Northgate Crossing, Indio, CA - $200 million, 80-acre, 400,000 square-foot retail, 247 multi-family and 118 single-family residential units, 120-room full-service hotel and a surgical center with medical offices. (2) East Gate Plaza, Visalia, CA - $40 million, 12-acre, 70,000 square-foot retail community shopping center with a 120-room select service hotel. (3) Golf Center Village, Indio, CA - $60 million, 22 acres, 76,000 square-foot retail, 48 multi-family units, 77-room select service hotel, and a 20,000-square-foot medical office building.Prepared, compiled, and presented business plans to secure national brand franchisor's multi-unit operating and new store development agreements. Managed the acquisitions of vacant land development and existing commercial income property. Spearheaded, implemented, and managed internal cross-functional resources and external consulting service providers for site identification, market demand/competition analysis, due diligence, pre-leasing, design/master planning, infrastructure analysis, environmental impacts, legal, title, geotechnical, architectural, engineering, marketing, and construction delivery. Led and influenced jurisdictional entitlements to align with project development goals. Presented project developments to Design Review Boards, Planning Commissions, City Councils, and local neighborhood Community Outreach Committees. Structured highly productive collaborative teams that met corporate development objectives. Executed 35 national brand multi-unit franchise expansions throughout Southern California.

Provided pre-development consultation services for a $400 million, 120-acre, 25,000-seat sports arena, 400-room four-star hotel, 60,000-square-foot virtual reality center, 118,000-square-foot retail, 500,000-square-foot office, and 500 multi-family units.Led strategic planning and decision-making processes at the executive level to drive organizational growth and success. Oversaw all aspects of company operations, including finance, marketing, sales, and human resources, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. Cultivated and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, clients, and industry partners, to foster business development opportunities and enhance market presence.

Santa Ana, Ca, Us

Provided pre-development leadership for acquisitions, master planning, entitlements, design, and construction for El Portal Media Entertainment Center, a $225 million, 33-acre, and 500,000-square-foot. Restructured team to capture $25 million in savings, integrated new income sources, increased net operating income by over 27%, and repositioned master plan to achieve a 35% profit on costs.Analyzed and presented investment return models, including construction loans, investor/sponsor equity, interim business plans, net operating income, sources/uses, and cash flow for future market sales. Structured and monitored financial proforma models, including land acquisition, hard and soft, tenant improvement, leasing commission, development expenses/fees, and financing. Presented weekly development reports to owners, partners, investors, and senior management. Established development program requirements and directed internal departments: acquisitions, entitlements, legal, finance, marketing, leasing, accounting, property/risk management, and construction. Secured and supervised external teams to complete due diligence, competitive market analysis, architecture design/engineering, environmental, traffic, legal, title, geotechnical, architectural, specialty consultants, and contractors for financing purposes. Identified, evaluated, and established complex development agreements with the City and surrounding property owners, guided deal negotiations to closure, and accelerated a team to complete CEQA and obtain all jurisdictional approvals in eight months. Skillfully navigated the resolution of complex soil remediation and groundwater issues. Orchestrated the project team in all Planning Commission and City Council presentations.

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Provided master planning and entitlements for Alpine Master Plan Residential Community, a $425 million, 280-acre, high-density mixed-use “smart growth” master plan that includes 2,500 diversified and affordable single-family and multifamily residential products, 100,000 square feet of retail and 65,000 square feet of office space, and a K-5 elementary school.I managed the project team in preparing objectives and investment outlooks, alternative conceptual land use plans, estimating site areas/parcels for development, statistics analysis, circulation assessment, geological assessment, infrastructure assessment, and development cost and phasing plans.To introduce and market the new master plan, we instituted neighborhood outreach programs and community workshops. We also counseled City leadership and staff and presented to the City Council and Planning Commissions.

Indio, Ca, Us

Executed the visioning, development, funding, design, and construction delivery for the Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino, a $200 million, 20-acre, 12-story, 250-room four-star resort hotel, 100,000 square-foot special events center, and 15,000 square-foot casino expansion. Directed the overall master plan design of the second development phase: a $400 million, 15-acre, 350-room four-star hotel, 210-unit time-share complex, 25,000 square-foot day spa, 2,250-space parking structure, tribal administration office, cultural centers, police/fire stations and an 18-hole resort golf course with clubhouse.Determined and incorporated the necessary structures, assumptions, and business plans to prioritize the asset development timelines and objectives. Oversaw the Architect / Engineer / Contractor, vendors, and service providers. Chaired presentations to County, City, Authority Board Members, and Tribal Council. A fiduciary advocate of financial reporting and documentation to underwriters, accountants, auditors, and attorneys for the issuance of Public Revenue Bonds for financing the non-gaming resort development. Implemented procedures to ensure proper development documentation, reporting, and forecasting systems for the appropriate disbursement of funds. Supervised and mentored the development department’s staff. Interacted with the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Responsible for all corporate new commercial office developments and renovations to owned office properties. Formed the programming and preparation of the concept design drawings for a new $20 million, 6-story, 250,000-square-foot high-tech office building. Directed the ground-up development, design, and construction of a 25,000-square-foot office building. Responsible for the exterior design and construction renovation of a 100,000-square-foot building.

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Provided design and construction management for Valencia Town Center, a mixed-use $131 million, 90-acre, 175,000 square-foot retail/office, 6-story 250-room four-star Hyatt Regency hotel, 20,000 square-foot conference center, IMAX+12 theaters.Responsible for the project management of the design, engineering, construction & Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment. Developed procurement packages for professional service consultants and bid documents for contractors. Directed Architect, Engineer and Contractor performance to ensure proforma compliance.

Barangaroo, Nsw, Au

Provided project and construction management services for three major projects in the Los Angeles area:(1) California State University, Northridge – Seismic Repair Project - Construction Management services in conjunction with the $250 million repair of earthquake damage to over fifty (50) campus facilities following the January 17, 1994, Northridge Earthquake. (2) County of Los Angeles Emergency Operations Center - Project Management of a $22 million 2-story, 36,500 square-foot seismically based isolated facility. (3) City of Thousand Oaks - Civic Arts Plaza - Construction Management of a $64 million multi-level state-of-art 1,800-seat concert hall auditorium; a 400-seat City Council chamber and theater; Civic Center and 700 stall parking structure.

Commercial general contracting services for four notable Los Angeles construction projects:(1) Beverly Hills Hotel Historic Renovation – Pre-construction consulting services for a $100 million historical 208 room with 23 bungalows hotel. (2) Wilshire Westwood Tower – Travelers Insurance – Core and shell construction of a $31 million, 24-story, 448,000 square-foot office high-rise tower with six levels of subterranean parking. (3) Shamrock Gateway Plaza - Roy Disney– Core and shell construction of a $10 million, 3-story, 90,000 square￾foot office building. (4) Sony Pictures Headquarters – Core, shell, and tenant improvements of a $50 million, 13-story, 250,000-square-foot office building.