EXECUTIVE QUALIFICATIONS: CONSTRUCTION & LAND DEVELOPMENT

Accomplished and goal-driven leader with over 20 years of experience within the construction and land development industry, providing organizational vision, operations management, business development, strategic planning, consulting, and multi-site project management. Offers outstanding decision making, problem solving, and communication skills; consistently overcomes diverse challenges; and meets and exceeds both corporate goals and customer expectations. Leverages extensive industry knowledge along with market research/analysis to identify and capitalize on new business opportunitiesdelivering market share, revenue, and profit margin growth within highly competitive markets. Excels at building, leading, and motivating top-performing teams that complete projects on time, within budget, and to specifications. Additional areas of expertise include:

P&L Responsibility Green Design, Land Development & Building Practices Budget Preparation Contract Negotiations
Start-Up Operations Vendor Management Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder/Investor Relations Land Acquisition
Resource Management Sales/Marketing Cost/Quality Control Subcontractor Management Proposal Preparation

SELECT HIGHLIGHTS

Launched a real estate investment, consulting, land development, and home building consulting company in the Atlanta Metro area. Completed a total of eight projects (over $78 million) on time and within budget in a span of four years. Vesmont, LC / Highlight Homes, LLC
Successfully acquired and developed more than 450 single-family and over 100 townhome lots throughout eight subdivisions in the Atlanta Metro market. Built over 200 homes and 60 townhomes in a span of three years (on lots the company developed). Generated a greater than 37% net profit on lots developed and sold as well as an 18% net profit on homes built. Vesmont, LC / Highlight Homes, LLC
Facilitated fast growth in a new market by pre-selling and delivering homes within the first eight months (of a division startup) and securing three highly attractive land positions. Achieved an astonishing 98% success rate in securing project approvals through comprehensive investigation and preparation. Portrait Homes Georgia, LLC
Successfully grew a young companys annual revenues from $500,000 to $35 million in a span of seven years. Completed five residential subdivisions in a seven-year spana total of 625 homes priced at up to $1 million. Significantly grew profits to an industry-leading 23% average (from 5%) on each home sold. Tycam Home Builders, Inc.
Improved profit margins by transforming the companys inventory from 60% speculative building to 60% pre-sold construction. Tycam Home Builders, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

PRINCIPAL, Vesmont, LC / Highlight Homes, LLC (Atlanta, GA)2005 to Present
Provides green consulting to commercial and residential clients.
Negotiates with owners in the Atlanta Metro area to secure highly sought after land for new subdivision development.
Directs the activities of all onsite personnel and subcontractors, including 8 direct employees and over 50 subcontractors. Managed project budgets of up to $18.5 million.
Manages due diligence on land development projectsfeasibility studies, market studies, zoning issues, interface with county officials, confirmation of utility availability, rezoning, and coordination with surveyors and engineers.
Coordinates efforts of land planners and engineers to assemble land parcels, realize greater land density (through rezoning), and improve project layout and over-the-top amenities.
Prepares and creates land development budgets, information, and marketing packages for lenders and investors; obtains financing for land acquisition and development along with spec inventory. Facilitates land development bids, awards contracts, and secures land development permits.
Facilitates construction/building bids and maintains budgets for new home construction.
Implements and ensures compliance with land development and home building policies and procedures.

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Laurel River Properties, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)2003 to 2007
Started up an in-house land development department for a well-established home builder in the Atlanta Metro area.
Maintained complete P&L responsibility for the land acquisition/development department. Managed 3 direct reports and over 25 subcontractors.
Managed six projects valued at $35 million (gross) over 3.5 years, including a $13.5 million project. Acquired and developed 6 parcels of land, 225 single-family lots, and 45 townhome lots.
Produced a 28% minimum profit on all developed lots for internal use.
Held similar responsibilities as those mentioned above.

DIVISION PRESIDENT, Portrait Homes Georgia, LLC (Atlanta, GA)2002 to 2003
Launched a new division for a 50-year-old (plus) national builder. Obtained office space, hired new employees, set up vendor accounts, and established a subcontractor base.
Secured preferred lenders, local counsel, and marketing outlets. Managed three projects, totaling over $37 million, in an 18-month timeframe.
Directed the divisions daily operations along with 18 direct reports and more than 70 subcontractors.
Developed hard cost budgets; awarded contracts to subcontractors and suppliers; and designed, deployed, and maintained the companys marketing strategy within a highly competitive market.
Reduced inventory expenses by 20% through effective negotiations and volume discounts.

PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION & LAND DEVELOPMENT, Tycam Home Builders, Inc. (Sharpsburg, GA)1993 to 2002
Oversaw the companys construction and land development activities with 45 direct and over 100 indirect reports.
Built and led a team of sales agents and mortgage brokers; recruited and maintained a strong staff and qualified subcontractor base.
Created master plans, conducted feasibility studies, and secured (land development and construction) permits.
Utilized innovative design packages to improve customer satisfaction. Developed and executed the companys marketing strategy.
Established a solid business reputation; negotiated and managed contracts with over 300 subcontractors and vendors.
Doubled profit margins from 9% to 18% through strict A/P oversight, materials selection, and scheduling.
Reduced custom work costs by 60% after moving related work in-house and saved $100,000 by developing and reproducing designs in-house.
Negotiated a $28-million line of credit for land acquisition and development.
Facilitated a $30-million project through effective sourcing and negotiations for an essential property acquisition.

CREDENTIALS

B.S. IN ARCHITECTURE (MINOR IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING), Auburn University (Auburn, AL)

Certifications/Licensures: Earth Craft House Certified; LEED for Homes Certified; CPHB Certified; Georgia GC Residential Light Commercial License; EPD Waste Water Disposal Certification; Low Voltage Structured Wiring Certification; GSWC Level 1A Certification; Energy Star Partner Certified; Notary Public

Affiliations: Member of Greater Atlanta HBA, National Home Builders Association, National Association of General Contractors, Member of the GAHBA Builder, Developer Lender Council, Member of the US Green Building Council

Technical Summary: BuildersCAD, AutoCAD; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project; hardware installation