William Slavich2202 Broadfield Run Duluth Georgia 30097 770.418.9528 239.253.4343

bslavich[at]aol.com


SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Hands-on professional with a distinguished record of success orchestrating and managing resources and personnel to achieve desired business outcomes. Excel in building and maintaining team-oriented, collaborative environments. Articulate, persuasive communicator with established credibility and personal integrity that leaves lasting impressions with audiences and clients. Adapt leadership style to situations and people; empower, motivate, and guide others to reach their goals. An agent for change with in-depth experience in the real estate industry. Promote exceptional customer service.


CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning Budgeting & Financials Capital Funding Product Design Operations Process Development Hiring & Staff Development Team Building Cost Reduction Continuous Improvement Production Planning Quality Assurance P&L Change Management Sales & Marketing / Profit Forecasting Compliance Vendor / Contractor Management Materials Management Quality


CAREER TRACK

PRESIDENT1998 - Present
EMPIRE DEVELOPERS GROUPNaples, Florida

Provide highly effective overall leadership managing key functions and guiding company in the direction of continued profitability and growth for this residential and commercial firm specializing in upscale golf communities coupled with exceptional quality, service, and reliability of products and services. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising managers and staff. Develop and implement policies and procedures, best practices, and spearhead product design, construction scheduling, and supplier relations. Consistently exceed client and company expectations, growing firm from $3 Million to $70 Million in annual sales volume.

Direct the efforts of a 42-member workforce. Provide ongoing training and guidance in all facets of the business, with strong emphasis on customer service and problem solving, cost reduction, and schedule adherence.

Drive projects from conception to completion, including land acquisition and permitting. Personally led design and construction of 500,000+ square feet of commercial office facilities, and 1,000+ houses valued at between $500,000 and $2.5 Million.

Spearhead competitive bidding, contact negotiations, supplier management, purchasing, and the development and implementation of improved policies, processes, and procedures. Collaborate with IT, finance, and other key departments to decrease costs while maintaining quality and customer service.

Awards include 5 Aurora Awards for best design, 2 Excel awards for sales & marketing excellence in the Southeast market, and Florida Builder of the Year in 2006.

PRESIDENT1992 - 1998
COMMONWEALTH REAL ESTATE GROUPNaples, Florida

Directed the development, sales, construction, and product design of over 1,000 homes in the Southwest Florida market priced from $250,000 to $2 Million+.

VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & MARKETING1987 - 1992
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDANaples, Florida

Directed the sales and marketing of over 500 residential units in the Naples Market.


LEARNING CREDENTIALS

BACHELOR OF ARTS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 1984, University of Maine


ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

President, Florida Home Builders, 2003 President, Collier Building Industry, 1997 Life Director, Florida Home Builders Life Director, Collier Building Industry Board of Directors, National Association of Home Builders Florida Board of Realtors, CRE Instructor


MILITARY SERVICE

United States Navy Honorable Discharge