OVERVIEW
Solid, extensive understanding, knowledge and experience in project construction managing, building design, finance and accounting. Utilize strong analytical skills with well-developed team building and development in diverse industries. Focus on quality residential building, construction management, project management, or director of construction.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Management at the University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia specializing in Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Advertising.
Associate degree in Construction, Technical School, University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia

LANGUAGES
Yugoslav, Russian, Polish and English

SKILLS
Various computer training and software usage including WordPerfect, Excel, Word, Harvard Graphics, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Build Pro and other specialized framework, etc.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2009 At the first Quarter because of the limited home realizes building time is even less 58 65 days.
2008In this year troubled housing market still staying one of the higher producers with 36 units and average building time under 80 days.
2007 Finished and closed 59 units with building time under 80 days.
2006High producer in the Division with 56 built and closed homes and, QA Achievements 12 Months in the row.
2005 Two times Construction Manager of the Quarter.JD Power Score 9.50 Three times Construction Manager of the Month.Managing average building time under 90 days.
2004 Greater Houston Builders Association Prism Award Finalist, second place.JD Power Score Award 9.00 Average building time of 105 days.
2003Construction Manager of the Year. Lennar Advisory Council Member
2002Customer Service Award 4.67 Construction Manager of the Month and Construction Manager of the Quarter


EXPERIENCE
LENNAR FAMILY OF BUILDERS
VILLAGE BUILDERS DIVISION
1999-04/2009
Construction Manager
Assigned as Construction Manager to Lennar Family of Builders, Village Builders South Division at Cinco Ranch Community
Managing all phases of home building process, from dirt to closing. Built and closed in average of 60 units per year. During almost 10 years of service, built and closed over 500 units. Workload is between 24 and 30 houses.
Built all Village Builders Series from 3,200 Sq. to 6,000 Sq. Ft.


ASTORIA HOMES, HOUSTON, TEXAS 1997-1999
Privately owned firm
Custom home builder, remodeling, additions and outdoors.
Involved in all phases of construction business. Planning, take off, budgeting and financing, marketing, design, purchasing, permits taking, accounting and all phases of construction trough negotiation and sales. Physically supervised all phases of the building process.


WESTERN ATLAS INTERNATIONAL, HOUSTON, TEXAS1991-1997
Financial Analyst / Cost Accountant
Computed financial statement and prepared analysis. Generated cost analysis and review for projects and reconciled to G/L. Researched, analyzed standard prices and roll-up cost.
Tracked various types of expenses in excess of approximately $ 3 millions for a three years period, generating analysis reports used to revise budget projection, and decreasing expenses approximately 5%.
Research and analyzed inventory discrepancies, from receiving trough sales, control inventory of $ 25 - 30 million and assisted in procedure recommendation to reduce losses from 8.5% to maximum of 4%

CUSTOM INTERIOR AND DESIGN - HOUSTON, TEXAS
1989-1991
Project manager
Overviewed all remodeling and additions jobs on the field. Engage in price negotiation with sub-contractors and suppliers. Contact with customers during the bid, negotiation and construction period. Facilitated financial, budget, cost and inventory analysis. Organized accurate tracking in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Implemented a new cost and price tracking system, which resulted in cost reduction of 5% and boosted sale for an additional 3.5%, resulting in a 5% increase in profit margin.

UTVA-PANCEVO, YUGOSLAVIA, HEAVY DUTY MACHINE DIVISION
1985-1989

Project Director
Orchestrated 150 person staffs to perform turnkey projects for Oil, Wood and Rubber Industries. Supervised project financing, field, purchasing and logistics functions. As a team member prepared and developed bid packages. Worked on financial analyses and statements. Directed all client contract negotiations.
Realized 5% - 8% per unit cost reduction.
Instituted a cost reduction program, reducing the logistics cost by 30% while at same time, improving service levels.
Lead the field team to increase productivity for 5%.

UTVA, PANCEVO, YUGOSLAVIA
DOMESTIC & IMPORT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
1971-1985

Assistant Manager of Purchasing
Coordinated domestic and international purchasing for various building materials and equipment for Heavy Duty Machine Division (Oil, Wood and Rubber industries). Negotiated purchasing agreements with foreign companies. Assisted with financial arrangements with domestic and foreign banks. Oversaw all requirements for custom and duty clearances.
Formulated proper classification, trough international custom declaration, initiating an additional savings of 3%
As a member of the negotiated team, achieved a 5% fee reduction for all international bank guaranties.
Patiently developed relationship with domestic and international supply
companies for most critical components, creating high level of vendor
loyalty needed during critical supplying times.

References

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