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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Saint Louis

Purchase, manage and sell investment properties

Managed all aspects of a multi-million dollar residential renovation. Prepared request for proposals, reviewed bids, and selected subcontractors. Managed P&L which resulted achieving gross profit goals and surpassing customer expectations.Estimated and managed several smaller renovation projects simultaneously. Researched craftsman; hired and managed several specialty products and installations. Managed entire scope of work for each project while maintaining 100% customer satisfaction.Managed the construction of a 2500 sq. ft. warehouse. Ensured that new commercial facility met customer’s specifications. Completed project on time and within budget. Oversaw renovation of the Student Center at St. Louis Community College – Meramec. Researched guidelines for spending federal and state funding. Ensured that issues such as prevailing wage, contract negotiations, excessive unemployment statues and other regulatory compliance requirements were met.

Managed the construction of a multi-family residential community valued at over $10M. Bid, created budgets and developed an initial group of reputable subcontractors. Oversaw all aspects of construction and prepared marketing campaign to establish a larger presence in the lake area. Realized nothing less than 15% gross profit on commercial projects.Established strong working relationships with numerous Property Management companies. Managed estimator, project managers, and superintendents. Recognized for providing timely and cost effective services that met management company needs. Awarded contracts for 3 custom home construction projects. Utilized AutoCAD for design of 1 home. Completed homes on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction.

Researched available land and created market studies to determine which product line would work best on new land purchases. Attended public hearings on the company’s behalf to obtain required zoning approvals.Managed entire construction project for forty-five homes simultaneously. Reviewed blueprints for errors and omissions and coordinated changes with architects. Ensured sub-contractors were using the revised blueprints.Hired, trained and coached new sales trainees, estimators and superintendents. These individuals contributed significantly to project completion by meeting and exceeding goals. As a result of the team effort, obtained a $55-$57 cost per square foot.Upon project completion achieved an indirect cost average of $914 per house on an allowance of $2.000. Achieved a 22.85% gross profit on a budgeted 20% and a 15% net profit on a budgeted 8%.Met with homeowners and resolved discrepancies pertaining to their new homes.

B.A., Business Management With Emphasis In Real Estate

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