TOP-PERFORMING MANAGER OF PEOPLE & PROCESSES

Results-driven leader with over 20 years experience in entrepreneurial, executiv

e and cross-functional management roles. Extensive knowledge of the constructio
n, land development, property management, and business administration arenas. P
roven record of success in developing marketing strategies, forging relationship
s with key players, and driving sales and profits. Proven cultural change agent
known for exceptional team-building, negotiating and consensus-building abiliti
es. Very business savvy with the right mix of traditional and new economy exper
ience. Key skills include:
* Operational Management * Sales & Marketing * Customer/Public Relations
* Planning & Scheduling * Staff Recruitment/Retention * Project Management
* Budgeting & Cost Controls * Staff Training/Supervision * Problem Solving
Technical Skills/Training: Proficient in Microsoft Office products: MS Word, Exc
el, PowerPoint, and Outlook... Mechanical Drafting... Building Design... Bluepri
nt Reading... Construction Estimating... Land Development...... Chart Reading...
SC General Contactors License... SC Residential Builders License... Certified B
oat Captain... Private pilot training.
Key Achievements
* Launched and/or contributed as key partner in several new businesses:
- Carolina Custom Homes of Charleston, Inc. - Built average of 10 custom homes a
nnually (valued from $200K to $3 Million); renovated 5 homes per year; coordinat
ed/supervised 86 subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.
- Grescon, LLC - Built restaurants, churches, office buildings and apartment com
plexes; directed 77 subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.
- Long Rentals, LLC - Built, own and manage 47 rental homes and apartments.
* Initiated cost-saving measures; improved productivity and profits by creating
warranty and construction manuals, estimating projects, and scheduling timelines
; and resolved problems related to product failures, customer satisfaction and w
arranty issues.
* Designed and implemented pay-for-performance programs aimed at retaining top t
alent and rewarding key performers.
* Built and donated several homes and/or construction services to charity throug
hout lifetime.
Experience Highlights
Owner/President Carolina Custom Homes of Charleston, Inc. 1999 - Present
Owner/Property Manager Long Rentals, Inc. 2001 - Present
Commercial Construction Manager Grescon, LLC 2006 - Present
Area Construction Manager Beazer Homes of South Carolina 1996 - 1999
Purchasing & Estimating Manager Centex Homes of South Carolina 1990 - 1996
Affiliations
South Carolina Home Builders State Board of Directors, Crowfield Plantation Arch
itectural Board, American Institute of Building Design