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JAMES SCOTT TAYLOR
5324 South 23rd Way Phoenix, Arizona 85040
916-257-0066 jmstylr[at]hotmail.com
Dear Sir or Madam:
An innovative planner, designer and project strategist, I have coordinated the on time within budget completion of numerous complex projects throughout the US and around the world. Providing tactical expertise and guidance in multiple areas, I have played a key leadership role in diverse initiatives including Land and Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Golf Course Architecture, Environmental Design, and Civil Design. Managing projects in many high-profile and difficult business situations, I am an expert at studying market and environmental conditions to identify and capitalize on opportunities, and uncover and mitigate risks. Building relationships across disciplines, and with key decision makers in client companies, communities, and municipalities, I create collaborative team atmospheres, and serve as the trusted liaison between distinctive groups.
Conceptualizing and directing cutting edge designs and high-impact initiatives that continually exceed expectations, I will be a valuable asset to your company. A powerful negotiator, creative problem solver, and hands-on leader and mentor, my passion for developing human and organizational potential exceeds the average professional. Enthusiastic about creating ground-breaking solutions to fit unique desires and needs, I thrive with a challenge and always deliver outstanding results. Some examples of highlights throughout my career are:
Building 3 world class development, land planning, and land use enhancement organizations from the ground-up: the Senior Village Living Development Division, Collaborations, and Sugnet & Associates Landscape and Golf Course Enhancement Mitigation Division.
Planning, designing, and entitling 2 master-planned communities in California, Fiesta de Vida and Eskaton Village for Lakemont Communities; consist of 1,470 single-family homes, 398 senior units, and a 27-hole golf course.
Producing substantial new business for Lumos & Associates, formulating and executing strategic plans to acquire projects with new and existing clients.
Generated buy-in and support of projects with municipalities, jurisdictions, and communities, initiating 1:1 meetings, and delivering public presentations.
Providing hands-on guidance for multiple aspects such as hydrology, traffic, utilities, architecture, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, geotechnical, air quality, environmental issues, and grading.
Now seeking a position in your company, I am confident in my ability to enhance your organization as well, and am willing to relocate and/or travel throughout the US and world in order to best suit your needs. Enclosed is my resume, which contains more detailed information on my professional history. Please review it and contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
James Scott Taylor
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JAMES SCOTT TAYLOR
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
Dynamic professional with impressive history coordinating large-scale construction, development, and design projects in national and international locations. Maximize quality, aesthetic appeal, and return on investment (ROI), combining advanced architectural and business acumen to spearhead state-of-the-art strategic plans. Create customized solutions to fit specific needs of clients and community, determining optimal approach to cultivate unique and difficult environments. Generate support from parties on all levels, forging relationships across disciplines, stakeholders, and municipalities. Assemble, mentor, and lead high-performance teams, building consensus on common mission and goals. Complete complex initiatives within strict time and budget constraints.
Strategic Land & Community Planning Landscape Architecture Multi-Site Project Management
Site Identification & Acquisition Permitting Entitlements Negotiations Policies & Procedures
Problem Solving Public & Political Relations Team & Relationship Building Strategic Networking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LAKEMONT COMMUNITIES, INC., Roseville, California 2002 Present
Senior Project Manager
Oversee all phases of design, construction, and establishment of new communities master plans. Coordinate all due diligence land efforts; includes zoning, municipality and political assessment, site constraints, environmental issues, price negotiations, land and home comparables, and pro forma analysis. Recommend improvements to plans. Strategize and outline Land Use Vesting Rights deal points with legal team. Negotiate and administer major utility easement use agreements. Secure approvals. Liaise with government, political, and community jurisdictional leaders.
Major Contributions:
Maximized project profitability while safeguarding investments, researching and capitalizing on market conditions, and uncovering and mitigating potential issues.
Achieved and/or exceeded all objectives, co-developing, and expertly managing all project scheduling, budgets, and cash flows.
Standardized and created uniformity for all existing and future real estate projects, co-authoring Prototypical Land & Site Plan protocols and details.
Provided hands-on guidance for multiple aspects such as hydrology, traffic, utilities, architecture, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, geotechnical, air quality, environmental issues, and grading.
Key Projects:
Pioneered new start-up division to create and develop multi-use Senior Village Living campuses throughout Pacific and Southwest.
Led efforts to secure $20M in start-up private equity funding for launch of new Senior Village Living business model.
Established corporate governance policy and procedures manuals for Senior Village Living, chairing interdepartmental consensus meetings and think-tank sessions.
Planned, designed, and entitled 2 master planned communities in California, Fiesta de Vida and Eskaton Village; consist of 1,470 single family homes, 398 senior units, and 27-hole golf course
Directed multidisciplinary team acquiring +12 major land use entitlements; included general plans, zoning, environmental impact reports, civil engineering tract maps, vested development agreements, city annexation, community landscape architecture, and architectural guidelines.
LUMOS & ASSOCIATES, Reno, Nevada 2001 2002
Senior Planner
Designed and led implementation of site plans. Directed all phases of projects from concept to final walkthrough. Processed and coordinated entitlement approvals. Coordinated with internal engineering teams and location offices. Administered proposals and contracts. Represented company before owners and regulatory authorities.
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Major Contributions:
Grew department profitability, collaborating with Director of Planning on improvement and business development plans.
Produced substantial new business, formulating and executing strategic plans to acquire projects with new and existing clients.
Generated buy-in and support of projects with municipalities, jurisdictions, and communities, initiating 1:1 meetings, and delivering public presentations.
Resolved contractual deviations, ensuring 100% adherence to agreements and specifications.
VON HAGGE, SMELEK & BARIL, Houston, Texas 1997 2001
Project Golf Course Architect
Conceptualized, prepared, and managed master plans for domestic and international golf course development. Established and cultivated client relationships. Directed bidding and construction. Reviewed specifications, change order, and process pay requests. Prepared and administered project schedules, cost estimates, and field construction punch lists. Created and submitted preliminary master plans, illustrations, and all graphic elements for jurisdictional approval.
Major Contributions:
Developed and led execution of innovative design and architectural plans for numerous golf courses in national and global locations.
Created detailed plans including for grading, greens, grassing, bunkers, lakes, and irrigation.
Coordinated construction teams, consultants, and local project representatives, traveling frequently throughout US and abroad to provide hands-on guidance and aid.
COLLABORATIONS, Sacramento, California 1994 1997
Owner & Principal
Created and led strategic plans to build business and client base. Identified and cultivated viable leads. Designed customized solutions to fit unique client desires and needs. Prepared contracts and proposals. Hired, mentored, and oversaw planning and landscape architecture staff.
Highlights:
Co-founded and grew private land planning and landscape architecture firm from ground-up.
Established and amplified market presence, forging strategic networks with architects, engineers, and environmental and general contractors.
Outlined and prepared numerous municipal capital improvement projects, building rapport with key planning departments, park departments, and engineering firms.
Envisioned and implemented variety of projects ranging from new residential projects, parks, and streetscapes to renewal workshops.
SUGNET & ASSOCIATES, Roseville, California 1992 1994
Project Manager & Land Planner
Identified areas for improvement within land use and golf course projects. Created and implemented enhancements. Developed and presented proposals. Prepared and secured regulatory environmental permitting including Endangered Species Section 7 (USWFS), US 404 permit (USCOE), and 1603 streambed alterations (CAFG).
Major Contributions:
Built new landscape and golf course enhancement mitigation division.
Addressed sensitive environmental issues within projects and adjacent properties as Golf Course and Development Liaison with jurisdictional agencies
EDUCATION & AFFILIATION
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Member of Urban Land Institute (ULI)
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