Experience

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  S2/S15 Development LLC

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jan 2018 - Present

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  Ability Group /Project Management, PM Teams, RE Development, Operations, Turnaround

  • 00000

  • Principal Managing Partner

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • 00000

    Project Management for all facets of Real Estate. Consultant for all Real Estate. Investing in Value add Real Estate.

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  Fox Group Nationwide Commercial RE Development

  • United States

  • CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 2005-2021, VICE PRESIDENT 2003-2005

    • Jan 2003 - Mar 2022
    • United States

    COO/ Controlling Operations and expansions for the business with a team of over fifteen direct reports. From VP/Directors of Real Estate, Finance/Comptroller, Construction and Facilities along with Sr. Project and Facilities/ Property Managers, also in-house Attorney, General Counsel, IT and General Manager of Commercial Real Estate and Development. Tenacious Resourceful Problem-Solver who is Target oriented, driven to excel, who combines technical knowledge and business acumen to deliver results. Launched company expansion and achieved over 100 million in revenue and transactions, grew from 25 to well over 400 employees at multiple locations. Controlled Acquisitions for CRE and RE Developments. Daily financial responsibilities including company’s P&L's. Collaborated/Cooperated with client partners and Director of site development team. Visited sites for physical attributes and evaluations. Selected sites with and for Hotel Franchises, Flags from Choice Hotels, Restaurant sites, new concept franchises, full-service retail pad sites, retail Big Box and Warehouse stores. Worked with Automotive uses, General Motors Buick Motor Division, Suzuki Americas, KIA Motors, and VW of America. Evaluate economic and demographic data and condition of trade areas. Evaluate site conditions, Negotiate LOI and contractual requirements for individual sites. Ground up and Built-out LEED rated Certified facilities for further expansions of franchises. Built teams for all facets of real estate developments and property management to grow and develop the business franchise. Positively assertive, goal-oriented, resourceful, persistent, and creative. Administrator of compensation, and training analysis to maintain employee relations and retention. Managed, Developed and Maintained a multi-year Capital Expenditures Programs and budget estimates with the facilities management team for all existing Real Estate properties and controlled facilities.

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  Telamon Non-Profit Corp.

  • Greater St. Louis Area

  • Chief Strategist / Pro-Bono

    • Sep 2016 - Aug 2018
    • Greater St. Louis Area

    Advising team on all aspects of Real Estate Development, Acquisitions, Design/Build, Construction and Management.

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  Ability Corp Real Estate / Executive Builder Developer

  • Midwest

  • President/CEO

    • Jan 1993 - Jan 2003
    • Midwest

    Excellent business acumen, Drive value through innovation, high level of motivation with Eight direct reports Full-Service Commercial Real Estate, Design/Build and Land Development firm to handle all real estate needs. *Client Facing management skills. *Awarded Building and Design of the Year by The Chicago Sun-Times & NAHB, three different times.*Parade of Homes that would bring over 50,000 people in attendance.*Conducts/participates in contract negotiation activities.*Instrumental in setting up vendor relationship process, along with bidding and negotiation.*Proficient in Construction design, Auto Cad /Chief Architect software design.*Responsible for final cost estimates, bid sheets, and layouts.*Handles zoning issues and building code issues related to construction projects.*Interfaces and coordinates with vendors to ensure timely delivery.*Developed terms, provided guidance and support to manage all facets of employment, collaborated in the identification of employee training needs and assisted in the implementation of training programs to further excel the expansion possibilities

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  General Motors Corporation

  • Chicago / La Grange IL

  • SR Manager HR/Organizational Development/GM Legal Team PM Largest EEOC Case in US History

    • Sep 1990 - Dec 1993
    • Chicago / La Grange IL

    Work with the division unit Superintendents to clarify job specifications and requirements to fill openings. Supervised staff and managers with employment terms regarding new hires, promotions, and transfers. Involved in Labor Relations, Local UAW Contract negotiations, Grievances settlements with the UAW Union Representatives. Additional responsibilities included Supervising and Directing the policies and procedures of Plant Security, Medical, and Safety Departments by promoting OSHA compliance and procedures. Administrator of Workman’s Compensation with the Medical staff to determine compensating payments for claims and settlements. Project managed development with outside contractors.• Instrumental in hiring, hourly/salaried positions from a multicultural workforce of 650 to 2000 employees.• Championed development of creating the HRIS record keeping system for the division.• Worked on and with the Special Legal Team as a project manager assembled by General Motors Corporate Legal Board. Largest EEOC Lawsuit in history.