GUS HEVIA
Osprey, FL


Qualifications for Operations Management


PROFILE

Results-focused professional equipped with over 20 years of experience as Division Manager contributing to the P & L success of both private and publicly held homebuilders. Exhibits a strong work ethic and leads by example. Excels at the critical analysis of the market, providing leadership skills regarding: product offering, marketing strategy, land acquisition, and developing construction and sales teams that directly impact the profitability of an organization. Additional areas of expertise include:

Home BuilderSales ManagementReal Estate DeveloperReal Estate Manager
Land AcquisitionConstruction ManagementMarket AnalysisOperations Management
Division PresidentP & L ResponsibilityStart-Up OperationsStrategic Planning


HIGHLIGHTS

Grew division from 283 to 1,300 units, while net income increased 550%, from $2 million to over $13 million.
Added $1.3 million to the bottom line by consolidating two building divisions.
Doubled the size of a privately-held homebuilders Tampa division, opened nine new communities, and grew division to 600 units within 2 years. Net profits increased 400% over three years.
Started a new homebuilding company from inception to generating revenues of $18 million within two years, despite a declining market.
Received the #1 most profitable division award for five consecutive years for a national homebuilder. Consistent division closing revenues of $160 million with pre-tax earnings in excess of $16 million.
Since 1980, have built several golf course clubhouses, and over 10,000 residential homes and condominiums on personal General Contractors License.


CAREER TRACK

AMERICAN HOMES, LLC
President2005 to 2007
Founded and managed the daily operations of this start-up homebuilding company in North Port, FL. Developed the product line and marketing strategy to compete against 100+ other builders. Negotiated all trades and vendor agreements, purchased land parcels, implemented new accounting system, and set up a residential model center. Built and closed 6o homes in 1 years, with revenues exceeding 18 million.


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GUS HEVIA
169 Sea Anchor Drive Osprey, FL 34229
800-706-1293 primary 941-918-9313 alternate gjhevia4[at]comcast.net


CAREER TRACK, CONTINUED

MARONDA HOMES
Division Manager2002 to 2005
Managed profit and loss of a $70 million, 600-unit residential construction division in Tampa, Fl. Completed market analysis for product feasibility and land acquisition. Coordinated the governmental approval process for land entitlements. Purchased nine parcels of land. Supervised land development process from raw land to finished lots. Established yearly land inventory and operations budgets. Established marketing and sales program that helped create the basis for 20% - 40% annual revenue growth. Doubled the size of the division in two years; closings increased from 226 to over 600 units.

Self-Employed1992 to 2001
Part owner of a charter sailboat company in the Bahamas, Sail Abaco. Also owned and operated two retail stores in Sarasota, FL.

US HOME CORP. / LENNAR HOMES
Division PresidentPrior to 1992
Managed operations for 15 years and was responsible for the profit and loss of the South Florida division, the largest and most profitable housing division in the company. Job responsibilities included: Product feasibility analysis, purchasing land parcels, establishing construction budgets and quarterly and yearly financial plans. Qualified company as the general contractor licensee and oversaw the sales and construction of approximately 17 housing communities, each ranging in size from 200 to 1,300 units. Residential product line included: 3 and 4 story condominiums, coach homes, luxury homes, townhomes and patio homes.



EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, Florida International University

Real Estate License, State of Florida
General Contractors-Class A License, State of Florida

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