Rick Stone Email & Phone Number

United States

Dublin, Ohio, United States

The Ohio State University, Marriott Corporation, Faldo Golf Institute, & Family Golf CenterADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR / GOLF PROFESSIONAL, 1994-1995 & 1997-2000Assessed students’ abilities, planned developmentally appropriate curriculum, and facilitated lessons for incredibly diverse learners of all ages and skill levels. Managed teaching workflow with efficiency and effectiveness, accomplishing lesson objectives while providing up to 10 individual 30-minute lessons each day. Supervised golf staff and assisted with tournament coordination. Completed the Faldo Certification Program, validating the delivery of quality instruction.• Adapted instruction to meet students’ needs, tailoring communication and teaching style to optimize the learning environment, creating individualized lesson plans, and working in one-on-one and small-group instructional settings.• Gained a unique breadth of exposure as a teacher, trainer, and coach, instructing for golf school programs, golf resorts, and golf courses across the Midwest and Florida, including teaching students through The Ohio State University.

★ Identified, pursued, and structured a competitive commercial property investment. Source commercial real estate investment opportunities for client, participating in end-to-end processes stemming from initial market due diligence to investment analysis, ROI forecasting, purchase negotiations, and property redevelopment. Hire and manage vendors to perform critical renovation and development projects to prepare spaces for lease. Serve as property manager for a condo and single-family home, managing maintenance, cultivating tenant relations, and marketing properties.➤ Identify cost-saving opportunities to accomplish project deliverables while minimizing expenditures, negotiating highly competitive contracts with vendors and contractors.➤ Oversee development and bid activities within 2 adjacent buildings with 325K+ in combined square footage including buildings and parking garage.➤ Serve as the liaison between the developer/investor and on-the-ground stakeholders, coordinating activities across finance, business, and operations.

★ Drove new business, negotiated million-dollar-plus contracts, and coordinated internal and external stakeholders. Managed the sales cycle from initial needs assessments through contract negotiation, directing both residential and commercial development projects through leadership of construction management teams. Collaborated with city, county, and township stakeholders to secure mission-critical zoning, permits, and inspections, working diligently to ensure complete compliance. Courted potential investors and formulated partnerships to fuel the construction of major developments. Leveraged real estate license and broad market knowledge to source and close contracts for residential properties around the city.➤ Raised $2.5M for the development of Rutherford Estates at Golf Village—a 28-acre parcel valued at $3M—and coordinated the sale of 15 lots to original investor for $1.14M; sold 6 additional lots for $720K and achieved full bank loan payback.➤ Marketed and sold $1.5M+ in commercial real estate sites on Sawmill Parkway, partnering with CVS, Urban Active, and Shell to review needs and negotiate contracts.➤ Directed full lifecycle projects, working with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate site identification, financing, development, contract, and sale phases.

Columbus, Ohio Area

★ Led multimillion-dollar commercial and residential development projects throughout the project lifecycle. Directed commercial and residential construction projects, working on multimillion-dollar initiatives and property management of Meineke Car Care Center, Park Road Car Wash, Iacono’s Restaurant, and North Market Condos. Organized projects; estimated and procured materials; hired and supervised subcontractors; secured permits and inspections; and drove on-time, on-budget completion.➤ Selected in-demand, high-traffic locations based on the target market of each development, evaluating clients’ expectations; performing in-depth analyses; and presenting site options resulting in increased visibility, revenue, and profitability.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sports Science

Activities and Societies: All Ohio Athletic Conference Golf Team with Individual Honors Relevant Courses Taken include: Mental Aspect.

Associate'S Degree, Business Management; Advanced Methods Of Teaching Certificate, Graduated With Honors

Activities and Societies: Relevant Courses Taken Include: Business Law, Accounting, Teaching Internship at Mountain Shadows Marriott.