GEORGE R. PHILLIPS

Summary:

Over 24 years of successful management and leadership experience in the construction industry with a reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and objectives. Focused and organized individual who gets results.

Areas of Expertise:

Construction Management
Business Development
Business Administration
Real Estate Development
Management Consulting

Experience:

2000 - Present
President, Tavernier II, Incorporated
Ocala, Florida

Developed various real estate projects in South Florida including condominium and single family housing projects; located suitable sites for new projects, performed due diligence for prospective projects, negotiated land acquisition and funding required for production, worked with design teams to develop suitable plans and specifications, developed project budgets and schedules for completion, worked with county and local agencies to gain approval for projects and obtain building permits, set up home owners and condominium owners associations, managed construction and sales for all projects.

Mar - Oct 2008
Executive Analyst, George S. May International
Chicago, Illinois

Performed comprehensive business analysis for clients in various types businesses, all over North America, to determine each organizations relative strengths and weaknesses then facilitated the implementation of systems and controls to address or correct each specific concern or deficiency.

1993 - 2008
President, GPA Construction Group
Miami, Florida

Completed various commercial and residential construction projects throughout Florida and across the United States; including new construction and remodeling of retail space, restaurants, tenant improvements, high rise condominiums, affordable housing and custom homes. In addition to the construction operations, managed a full service roofing division specializing in commercial re-roofing. Developed and managed the companys business plan and annual budget, developed business relationships with local and national clients, managed major accounts and directed sales, production and administrative managers.

1995 - 1998
President/CEO, Sapphire Bay Development Corporation
Miami, Florida 1995 - 1998

Developed various real estate projects , including the first Hollywood style movie studio in the South Florida, utilizing capital raised through Private Placement Memorandums filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; developed the plans, specifications, construction schedules and budgets for all projects including those required to file SEC documents for PPMs, performed design and construction budget presentations for prospective investors, managed land acquisition, construction, leasing and maintenance of all projects until the company was sold in 1998.

1989 1993
President, Suncoast Contracting Services, Incorporated
Miami, Florida

Owned and operated an employee leasing company specializing in the construction industry until the business was sold in 1993. Designed systems and controls, including computer programs, required to automate the compiling of weekly payroll information by clients, track wire transfers, create insurance reporting and generate payroll checks, developed business relationships with clients, managed the business administration including accounts receivable and payable, state unemployment and federal tax filing, processing insurance claims, employee screening, hiring, and safety program.

1986 - 1991
President, Philcon Steel, Inc.
Miami, Florida 1986 - 1991

Specialized in the placement of reinforcing steel and post tensioned cables for major commercial and high rise construction projects, fabrication and erection of structural steel and fabrication and installation of architectural metal roofing in South Florida. Developed business relationships, managed the business administration, sales and production managers and occasionally, managed major projects.

GRP Construction Corporation Miami, Florida 1984 - 1990
President/Qualifier

Specialized in subcontracting the construction of concrete structures for commercial, industrial and multi unit residential projects in South Florida; developed business relationships, prepared estimates and submitted bid packages, tracked production and profitability, ordered materials required for production, scheduled labor, processed payroll, managed business administration, managed superintendants and major projects.

1982 - 1984
Assistant Project Manager, Holiday Associates, Inc.
Aventura, Florida

Assisted the Owners Representative/Project Manager on a 27 story luxury condominium project; participated in the development of cost estimates, assisted obtaining bids from general contractors, prepared and updated schedules in coordination with the General Contractor, prepared and monitored contract documents, change orders, submittals, daily reports and requests for information, assisted the Owners Representative to develop monthly job reports and verified information required to process applications for payment.

Professional Licensing:

State of Florida, Certified General Contractor
State of Arizona, Certified General Contractor
State of South Carolina, Certified General Contractor
State of Florida, Certified Roofing Contractor

Education:

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland 1976 - 1981

Notable Clients and Completed Projects:

Renzi Development, Miami, Florida; from 1996 to 2006 GPA completed several projects including two high rises. Scope of work included concrete structures, interior finishes, various tenant improvements, roofing of new projects and re-roofing of existing buildings.

Landrys Development, Houston, Texas; from 1993 to 2005 Landrys contracted with GPA for new construction or a complete remodel of over seventy restaurants nation wide. Concepts included Joes Crab Shack, Landrys Seafood House, Willie Gs, Charlie Crabs and Rainforest Caf to name a few. Most projects were bid, some were Cost Plus but a typical contract ranged from $1,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00 and took three to six months to complete

TJX Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts; from 1994 to 2000 GPA remodeled over fifty retail stores nation wide. Concepts included TJ Maxx, Marshals and Home Goods to name a few. The average contract was $350,000.00 and took approximately two months to complete.

The Roofing Division of GPA specialized in commercial re-roofing and averaged $5,000,000.00 in annual sales revenue, however, revenues were significantly greater following incidents of Hurricanes or severe weather in Florida.

Las Brisas I, II and III (approximately $6,000,000.00 each); new concrete construction, four story, 18 unit luxury residential condominiums located in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida.

Cedar Creek, Phase II; new construction of 312 single family residences located near Homestead, Florida.

Trade Winds Studios was a $28,000,000.00 Hollywood style film production facility; 208,000 square foot building located on 26 acres in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The project was designed to house world class sound stages, executive offices suites and rental space for various ancillary businesses such as post production facilities, props, grip services, lighting and equipment rental.

More project information is available upon request.

Additional Training & Skills:

Proficient with e-mail, QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Project, familiar with various programs used for accounting and estimating such as, Auto CAD, Chief Architect and Timberline. Completed several advanced training courses in business analysis and management systems and controls. Completed various industry related courses required to maintain professional licenses over the past 24 years. Attended various courses related to industry trends in production, marketing and sales. Completed several leadership programs offered by Landmark Education. Certified by the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers as a Journeyman ironworker and named Ironworkers Union Local 272 Apprentice of the Year in 1984.

References are available upon request