STEVE C. VISNOVSKE 12631 OVERSTREET RD., WINDERMERE, FL 34786
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT / CONSULTING
EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Project Manager with cross-functional industry expertise working with complex, large-scale, and energy efficient real estate development projects valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars, eager to obtain a full time position with a company engaged in the real estate development sector using knowledge and skills associated with; project management; time, cost, and scope management; construction techniques and concepts; governmental policy and agency interface; and urban design and site development.

Notable Projects Include:
Tierra del Sol Resort (mixed-use/recreation), Davenport, FL ($76 million constructed / $200 million proposed)
Bella Citta Town Center, Davenport, FL ($200 million proposed)
Los Jardines del Sol (mixed-use), Davenport, FL ($150 million proposed)
The Preserve (multi-family), Davenport, FL ($80 million proposed)

Areas of Expertise Include:
Site Selection & Pre-DevelopmentPublic & Private PartnershipsHighest & Best Use Analysis
Strategic PlanningIntegrated Project DevelopmentAcquisition Due Diligence
Development Advisory ServicesPlace-MakingZoning & Entitlements
Budgeting & MonitoringConcept StrategiesProject Scheduling/Estimating
Project Management/PlanningContractor SupervisionLand Use Planning

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Increased employer annual revenues by $10 million, Resorts Development Group, (2007-2008)
Recognized as Fastest Analyst promoted to Project Manager in Companys 30 year history, Kimley-Horn & Associates, (2006)
Landed annual $5 million client, Kimley-Horn & Associates, (2006)
Awarded Analyst of the Year out of 70+ candidates, Kimley-Horn & Associates, (2006)
President of Social Committee, Kimley-Horn & Associates, (2006-2007)
Committee Member of Toast Masters Group, Kimley-Horn & Associates, (2005-2007)
Ranked #1 Branch Loan Officer, Heartland Home Finance, (2005)

PERFORMANCE DRIVERS

Strategic Planner & Thinker
Implements project strategies required to manage short-term issues while pursuing long-term objectives. Used these skills to achieve zoning approval for Tierra del Sol Resort, to double the existing density and allow for the inclusion of what is proposed to be the largest private water park ever built in the State of Florida, whilst continuing with the construction of the first phase all the while avoiding any Development of Regional Impact (DRI) implications.
Versatile Manager & Consultant
Skilled in complex interactions and relations with all levels of management and company personnel as wells as within multiple horizontal / vertical uses and mixed product types. Able to adapt to specific situations and solve complex problems. Have guided projects from viability evaluation and concept development, through government approvals, entitlements, site plans, permits, public / private partnerships, design, and construction.
Efficient Self-Starter
Accomplished in initiating an order of attack for complex projects, always hitting achievable deadlines for even the most complicated projects. Require limited supervision, getting a job done quietly and efficiently. Typically manage several projects concurrently. Obtained entitlements and permits for The Preserve, Los Jardines del Sol, and Bella Citta, while managing the Tierra del Sol Resort design, permitting, and construction process.
Resourceful Solutions Provider
Look for solutions and opportunities in every challenge, seeks creative ideas from self, team members, and consultants. Adept at quantifying issues, scoping sources, and using extensive network to locate resources. Involved in cutting edge projects that do not conform to the norm and that require resourceful thinking and persistence. Orchestrated a four-parcel development agreement securing the water rights required at final build-out in a time when potable water is scarce for residential developments. Had to implement several water conservation techniques, including xeriscaping, underground water collection cisterns, and low-flow bathroom fixtures.
Leadership & Team Building
Lead through example, for results, not glory. Articulate objectives and work tirelessly to achieve them. Motivate participants through consistency, persistence, and constant communication, an important skill for Tierra del Sol Resort, with its multi-function inter-disciplinary team and performance driven culture.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / JUNIOR EXECUTIVE 2007 - Present
RESORTS DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., ORLANDO, FL
Career Progress:Junior Executive2008 to present
Senior Project Manager2007 2008

Resorts Development Group, Inc. is a company engaged in the real estate development industry and was specifically formed to manage the design, permitting, and construction of seven (7) large-scale real estate development projects throughout the Orlando metropolitan region. Total value of their real estate portfolio is greater than $600 million. Recruited to develop and establish a land development division within the company that focused on the design, permitting, agency coordination, and construction management of four (4) Central Florida real estate projects, from inception to completion, encompassing more than 280 acres of land, 4,500 townhome and condominium units, 750,000 sq.ft. of retail/restaurant/office, 350,000 sq.ft. of conference center, and a 15.5 acre water park/recreation component.
Major Accomplishments/Responsibilities:
Personally increased project backlog from one (1) to 7 real estate development projects within six (6) months of employment resulting in nearly $10 million of additional annual revenues.
Promoted within 6 months of employment to Senior Project Manager status.
Promoted within first twelve (12) months of employment to Junior Executive status.
Project Managed the completion of $76 million in construction and the design and permitting for future construction projected to achieve a $600 million return.
Orchestrated a four (4)-parcel development agreement with the local municipality to allocate all of the required water, sewer, and transportation entitlements necessary for the projects.
Prepared and presented weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports to land owners and private investment groups.
Resolved scheduling and inter-functional conflicts by leading daily meetings held to track and report the status of each task.
Increased productivity when given the responsibility to manage the vertical and horizontal construction-permitting department.
Hand picked to develop and oversee company office procedures, specifically the creation and implementation of a numeric electronic filing system.
Executed project financial feasibility studies and sub-contractor billing analysis.
Developed and designed on-site water collection system.
Lead and collaborated with members of local municipalities related to comprehensive plan land use amendments, comprehensive plan text amendments, land development code text amendments, and signage text amendments.
Responsible for the management of all; utility design, permitting, and installation management; site conceptual design; government agency coordination; sub-contractor supervision; construction administration; facility analysis; graphical design coordination; served as community development district (CDD) representative; property rezoning presentations; comprehensive plan amendments (doubling the densities allowed); alternative energy and water resource analysis; and facilitated water park design charettes.

PROJECT MANAGER / URBAN PLANNER 2005 2007
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. (URBAN RESOURCE GROUP), SARASOTA, FLORIDA
Career Progress:Project Manager2006- 2007
Analyst2005-2006
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., (KHA) is a company engaged in the urban planning and civil engineering industry. KHA was consistently ranked the #1 company to work for in the engineering field, and in the top 50 of small business companies overall. Recruited to provide analytical entitlement and site development planning for an established client base within the South and Central Florida regions. Quickly promoted to Project Manager status after landing an annual $5 million cross-discipline client. Requested by client to be company liaison and lead project manager thus becoming the fastest analyst to accomplish this in the companys thirty-year history.
Major Accomplishments:
Personally marketed and established an annual $5 million cross-discipline client and hand picked by client to become lead project manager to perform day-to-day services and project coordination (i.e., traffic, civil, utilities, land planning, entitlement planning, landscape architecture, architectural design, legal).
Promoted to Project Manager within eighteen (18) months of employment.
Awarded Analyst of the Year out of 70+ candidates (2006).
Project Managed a collaboration of projects projected to be worth $600 million in Orlando, Florida.
Facilitated meetings and presentations with clients, agency officials, and other sub-consultants.
Hand picked to become the president of the office social committee, responsible for managing 6 additional. committee members and planning monthly and quarterly office social events for 115 employees.
Hand picked to establish and serve as a committee member for the office Toast Masters group.
Prepared and presented comprehensive plan land use amendments, text amendments, re-zonings, and evaluation and appraisal (EAR) reports

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE / MORTGAGE BROKER 2005
HEARTLAND HOME FINANCE, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
#1 loan officer in branch office after only two (2) months on the job
Acquired a comprehensive knowledge of conventional and governmental guidelines
Gained an understanding of processing, underwriting, closing procedures, federal lending regulations; specifically FHA and HUD guidelines
Successfully managed a heavy pipeline of fifty (50) plus loans
Retained excellent written and verbal communications skills
Established the ability to analyze and comprehend multifaceted financial data and provide financial alternatives and solutions to complex problems
Established internal and external relationships that lead to an increased volume in sales
Developed exceptional organizational skills

CITY PLANNER 2003 - 2004
CITY OF CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Researched and implemented city zoning ordinances
Policed zoning violators to ensure compliance
Reviewed landscape plans for the release of landscape bonds
Assisted senior staff with research and drafting of reports and presentations

CITY PLANNER 2003
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Researched zoning ordinances
Participated in field work and site training
Data analysis and zoning compliance review

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
BS-Community and Regional Planning (AICP Accredited), 2004

Memberships: Project Management Institute, Urban Land Institute, American Planning Association, Florida Green Building Coalition, Hear of Florida Planning Association.