Experience

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  Paramount Quality Homes, Clermont, Florida

  • VP of Construction

    • Apr 2005 - Nov 2007

    Recruited to oversee all facets of construction for over 350 “Scattered Lot and Subdivision” homes in the 4 Divisions- Clermont, Palm Bay, Port Saint Lucie, and North Port/Port Charlotte. Responsible for delivering products that generated over $93 million in revenues.Directed the development of 393 Lots in Polk County. Responsibilities included securing final City, County and Water Management District acceptance. Managed a General Field Supervisor and grew the field staff to 14 Superintendents and 1 Warranty person. Re-engineered the Clermont and Palm Bay Divisions. Hired, trained and supervised the new Division Manager, Office Manager, Permit Tech, Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Agents. Developed and introduced a new quality consistent housing product by standardized specs and features and by reducing the number of residential designers from 5 to 1. This enabled the company to deliver homes more quickly and error free than any previously featured Paramount Home.

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  Waterford Quality Homes, DeBary, Florida

  • VP General Manager

    • Nov 2003 - Apr 2005

    Recruited to re-engineer and lead the rebuilding of an 18 year old home building company. Directed product development, construction and sales for 5 residential communities, 1 medical/professional office park and 15 semi-customs “On Your Lot” Homes.Increased Sales Volume 16.37% in 2004 ($10.5 million vs. $9 million). 2005 projected year over year Sales Volume is up 38% ($14.5 million vs. $10.5 million). Grew gross margin 1.7% by adopting base model pricing and re-allocating resources. Received two 1st Place awards in the 2004 Central Florida Parade of Homes ($875,000 to $905,000) ($533,000 to $555,000) and a Merit Award ($375,000 to $400,000).Managed a staff of 15 Co-developed a branding campaign for Waterford around the competitive advantages of Value, Reputation and Selection. The campaign utilized virtual home tours and model home galleries. The campaign was successful in compensating for limited inventory and land positions.

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  Lennar Homes, Inc. / North Florida Land Division, Tampa, Florida

  • Director of Vertical Construction

    • Apr 2001 - Jul 2003

    Responsibilities included concept development and construction management of commercial projects in 10 residential communities from Tampa to Titusville. Projects included 6 Clubhouses, a Golf Pro Shop with restaurant and bar, 19 Community Pools and Spas, and 5 Entry Gates with Water Features, and Perimeter Walls.Oversaw an annual budget of $12.5 million. Staff included 4 project managers, 1 estimator, and 2 administrative personnel. Had indirect oversight of architects, engineers and consultants involved in the design and detailing of all projects.Oversaw the design and construction of tenant space for Division offices in Altamonte Springs and Tampa.

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  Member of the HBA of Metro Orlando

  • United States
  • Insurance
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director

    • 1986 - 2002

  • Director

    • 1986 - 2002

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  Enslow Homes, Inc., Longwood, Florida

  • President Owner

    • Mar 1977 - Apr 2001

    Founded in 1977, Enslow Homes provided design/build services for over 145 one of a kind projects including custom homes, custom home remodeling and commercial building and renovation.Created a niche market by shifting focus from residential construction and remodeling to commercial construction management for Lennar Homes and Pringle Development Corporation.Responsible for the Construction Management of 5 Clubhouses, 2 Pro Shops including full commercial kitchens and bars, a Fire Station, and a $ 1.2 million dollar Gatehouse and Entry Feature at The Legends. Absorbed by Lennar Homes April 2001.