RICHARD A. REICHLE, M.R.P.

OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGER

Sustainable Green Technologies Project Management Urban Planning & Design

Proven leadership skills combined with an exceptional ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Swiftly comprehends the big picture and executes the boldest of organizational visions. Superior communicator, easily interacts with executives, regulatory agencies, clients, vendors and staff. Core competencies:

Team BuildingSuperb Presentation Skills Tireless Work EthicDetail OrientedSets Performance Standards Budget Development
Principled & EthicalSought-After Mentor Excellent People Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Management: An operations and project manager proven successful in the most challenging assignments. Resourceful and adaptable, exercising superb competence and efficiency with every project. Career highlighted by success and constant achievement.
Hits the ground running. Seeks and assumes responsibility. Meets challenges with a keen understanding of resource needs.
Successfully oversaw the development of Whitewater, a 788-acre Sustainable Community in Charlotte, NC. Achievements at Whitewater include: A sustainable land plan and natural resource management plan approved by Audubon International and a participant in the Signature Program at the Gold Level; A storm water management plan approved by Mecklenburg County Storm water, North Carolina Dept. of Water Quality, and the EPA; A significant reduction in engineering plans by developing a 3D based design development and review program resulting in significantly reduced construction costs; A forward thinking sustainable construction program for both land development and home construction; A sustainable "Green" paperless marketing program; A real time web based interactive sales program allowing customers to select their lot, home, and design options then place their selection in the streetscape as it develops via the web; A community development plan that included educational outreach programs, a public school adoption and mentoring program, green built homes, solar power, rain harvesting, and recycling. For more information please see www.LiveAtWhitewater.com.
Successfully oversaw a basin wide watershed study, writing a storm water management and environmental master plans, the sustainability program, engineering, construction, marketing, sales, and community development, and was the Environmental Compliance officer for the Palisades, an 800-acre Sustainable Community in Charlotte, NC. The National Arbor Day Foundation singled out The Palisades as the leading national example of a new residential community based on a land plan that preserves and protects trees. The National Arbor Day Association pointed to multiple efforts taken at The Palisades to save trees during the building process as one of the best efforts in the nation to build a successful new community while protecting tree resources and other natural habitat. The National Homebuilders Association has also cited the Palisades as an example of best practices for building with trees. .
Gave expert advice to Senior Planners for changes to The Town of Cary Master Plan.
Conducted analysis and risk assessments; recommended risk mitigation strategies.
Served as the Landscape Designer/Manager with a creative, expressive and economical design sensibility for Plaza Properties, commercial and multi-family apartment properties.
Evaluated each facet of operations and provided recommendations for improvements in procedures, products and equipment.
Conducted analysis and risk assessments; recommended risk mitigation strategies.

Leadership and Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure environments. Earned a solid reputation for improving organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
Superbly managed and motivated assigned personnel; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.
Approachable, easily builds rapport with subordinates, peers and senior management.

Problem-Solving and Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making.
Developed a web-based zoning and rezoning management system accessible via the Internet.
Excels at proactively identifying errors and recommending cost-effective solutions in the field.
Continually evaluates the processes in place ensuring that the best possible solution is applied to each task. Customer service always a top priority.

EMPLOYMENT

General Manager / Project Director
Whitewater, Charlotte, North Carolina 2005 Present

Project Manager, Water Quality Enforcement Officer
Robert C. Rhein Interests, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina 2001 2005

Land Acquisition and Development Manager
Fortis / Westminster Homes, Charlotte, North Carolina 1999 2001

Planning and Zoning Department Internship
Town of Cary, Cary, North Carolina 1997 1999

President
H.E. Reichle Inc., Waterville, Ohio1989 1997

Major (O-4)
Ohio Army National Guard, Various Duty Stations 1982 2003

EDUCATION & TRAINING

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Master of Regional Planning, 1999
Concentration in Land Use and Real-Estate Development Real Estate core taken through Kenan-Flagler Business School
Masters Project: Design and interactive GIS database for the Town of Cary Residence to access zoning petitions and variance petitions via the internet.
Designed a class entitled; GIS Applications, Theory and Practical Applications, a class taught through the Department of City and Regional Planning Masters Program.


UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Planning, 1997
Honors in Individual Studies
Area of concentration; Housing and Community Development, GIS Systems and Applications
Honors Thesis: The Effect of Global Restructuring and Shifting National Policies Have Had on State and Local Governments Solution to Spatial Isolation and Housing Discrimination Among Low-income People and the Homeless

AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal (x3); Army Commendation Medal (x4); Army Achievement Medal (x5); National Defense Service Ribbon; Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (x2);
Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Army Service Ribbon

REFERENCES

Excellent references furnished upon request.