Martin Skura
4191 S. Paul Cr. Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 450-8955

Real Estate Development Profile
Land Acquisition Construction Management Project Coordination

Highly accomplished and respected leader in real estate development, leveraging comprehensive vision and skill to provide exceptional service. Offer expertise and business savvy, with unmatched ability to evaluate feasibility of proposed projects and secure new land for development. Analytical problem solver and decision maker demonstrating consistent integrity and loyalty. Astute in building top-performing teams; adept in recognizing and utilizing individual strengths. Skilled communicator interacting effectively across all levels to drive productivity; sensitive to cultural diversity. Self-motivated professional; detail-oriented and results-driven, with excellent time management and organizational skills. Deliver maximum efficiency for outstanding performance within dynamically changing situations, meeting time and budget constraints to reliably enhance the bottom line.
Core Competencies

Strategic Planning
Administrative Oversight
Regulation ComplianceProperty Rezoning Initiatives
Budget Management
Contract NegotiationsProject Financing
Policies / Procedures
Persuasive Presentations
Professional Experience
SKURA BUIILDING COMPANY Ann Arbor/Bay City, MI1992 Present
Builder / Developer / President
Provide executive oversight in planning, coordinating and supervising single-family construction projects from conceptual development through final construction and sale. Secure project financing and manage land acquisition, zoning, and development. Handle construction draws, sworn statements, and waivers of lien. Direct subcontractors, materials, and equipment. Develop and administer budgets, schedules, and contracts. Obtain all necessary permits and licenses, and ensure compliance with all building and safety codes and other regulations. Communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and subcontractors, skillfully negotiating contracts. Delegate projects as appropriate. Developed my own 52 lot subdivision in Bay City, Michigan in 2005.
Key Achievements:
Drove productivity by actively participating in the field to provide understanding and knowledge.
Developed comprehensive programs, policies and procedures and created strong team that produced unprecedented sales.
Additional Experience
EDWARD ROSE & SONS Farmington Hills, MI
Director of Land Acquisition / Sales Manager (10+-year Tenure)
Facilitated land acquisition, zoning, sales, development, and management for construction of single and multi-family projects. Prepared complex purchase agreements; determined land value and market demand, scheduled appointments to secure government approvals for rezoning, designed site plans, and delivered presentations to planning commissions and city councils. Managed sales and coordinated launches of single-family subdivisions. Scheduled closings and prepared closing statements. Supported effective real estate advertising.
Key Achievements:
Responsible for 25 sales in one year within 155-lot subdivision with previous sales total of 3 in 6-year project existence.
Managed sales team responsible for sale of hundreds of single-family lots and homes.
Promoted from New Construction Sales Associate to Sales Manager based on outstanding performance.
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Additional outstanding service in the U.S. Army.
Education and Credentials
General Studies Coursework
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Ypsilanti, MI
Coursework in Construction Management
HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dearborn, MI
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ann Arbor, MI
Licensure
Michigan Builders License Michigan Real Estate Broker
Professional Development:
Dale Carnegie Coursework
One of three participants selected for top representation of Carnegie principles
Professional Associations:
National Association of Realtors Michigan Association of Realtors National Home Builders Association