Matthew Jones, MBA
Vice President, Development at Macdonald Development Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Commissioner for Oaths
Province of AlbertaJan, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Macdonald Development Corporation
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Canada
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Development
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Sep 2018 - Present
• Managing the strategic planning, development, marketing and sales of master planned residential real estate projects, both single-family and multi-family• Responsible for land planning, rezoning, development approvals/entitlements and final endorsement including drafting of conceptual schemes, land use bylaws, subdivision applications and development permits• Managing a joint venture homebuilding program including securing loan facilities, design, marketing and sales• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with municipal staff, political decision makers, regulatory authorities, consultants and industry colleagues• Coordinating with civil engineers and surveyors on engineering design and implementation, as well as initial property feasibility studies (geotechnical, environmental, etc.)• Supervising creation and monitoring of budgets, including construction and sales/marketing• Determining strategic initiatives required to obtain regulatory approvals and then negotiating with the relevant regulatory authorities • Engaging stakeholders and communities from initial open houses to final turnover to community association• Planning, development and administration of overall marketing campaigns comprising traditional, online and social media, plus the overseeing of creative concepts and media buying, as well as liaising with local media and preparing public relation strategies• Preparing contracts, addendums, easements, right-of-ways and additional legal documents/memorandums, as well as homeowner association and condominium documents• Evaluating validity and profitability of potential real estate ventures Show less
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Senior Director of Development
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Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
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Senior Development Manager
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Dec 2013 - Aug 2015
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Associate Vice President, Sales & Marketing
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
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Director of Sales
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Sep 2009 - Jan 2011
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Project Manager
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Nov 2007 - Sep 2009
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Sales Manager
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Jun 2006 - Nov 2007
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Stump Lake Ranch
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Nicola Valley, British Columbia
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General Manager
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Jan 2003 - Mar 2006
• Increased revenues of boutique ranch resort 200% and turned an operating deficit into profitable results, within first year of taking over management • Spearheaded creation and implementation of highly effective marketing campaign, including website and print materials, maximizing exposure and increasing reservations by over 70% • Planned and managed renovations to property, increasing guest capacity by 40% • Oversaw budgeting, licensing, payroll, general accounting and hiring • Increased revenues of boutique ranch resort 200% and turned an operating deficit into profitable results, within first year of taking over management • Spearheaded creation and implementation of highly effective marketing campaign, including website and print materials, maximizing exposure and increasing reservations by over 70% • Planned and managed renovations to property, increasing guest capacity by 40% • Oversaw budgeting, licensing, payroll, general accounting and hiring
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Cherokee Park Ranch
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Livermore, Colorado
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Ranch Manager
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May 1998 - Oct 2002
• Trained staff in all aspects of guest service and relations • Responsible for developing and overseeing weekly horseback riding program for 45 guests as well as teaching riding proficiency to riders of all ages • Managed stable of over 100 horses including veterinary care, vaccinations, training and purchasing • Trained staff in all aspects of guest service and relations • Responsible for developing and overseeing weekly horseback riding program for 45 guests as well as teaching riding proficiency to riders of all ages • Managed stable of over 100 horses including veterinary care, vaccinations, training and purchasing
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Education
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Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Criminology -
Mount Royal University
Project Management Certificate, Project Management