VICE PRESIDENT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Design Design Build Development Construction Management Project Management

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Accomplished Vice President with 18-years of professional management experience in the field of hospitality real estate development, design and construction. Demonstrated expertise in leading development teams implementing systematic design-build strategies resulting in positive financial achievements. Versed in conceptual budgeting, financial management, project scheduling and contract negotiations.

Unique ability to apply knowledge and skills obtained from several fields of development to achieve successful results in the fields of commercial real estate development.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Client RelationsProject ManagementConstruction Management
Design ManagementSchedule ManagementFinancial / Budget Management
Policy DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisCode Analysis
Contract Management Change Order ManagementValue Engineering
Organizational ChangeFixed Asset ManagementFF&E Management
Vendor RelationsProgram ManagementDue Diligence Analysis

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


PRISM HOTELS & RESORTS, DALLAS, TX2008 - PRESENT
Hotel Management company providing operational & project management services to franchised hotel Owners.

VICE PRESIDENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT Team of 10

Led all aspects of project management, including conceptual estimating, project scheduling, FF&E procurement, on site construction management. Achieved a 20% increase in margins by restructuring an underperforming design & construction department.

Developed project management policies for executing projects. Provided a systematic approach to managing capital projects from conception to completion of the projects.
Established financial management reporting / forecasting tools. Created financial tools used to forecast accurate cost exposures in advance of incurring costs.
Led conceptual estimating and scheduling for renovation projects. Developed conceptual estimating and scheduling tools to provided more accurate construction estimates for Owners.
Established key alliances with Hotel Brands and vendors. Worked closely with hotel brand managers and account representatives to develop relationships which provide exceptional value to our Owners.

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REMINGTON HOTELS, DALLAS, TX
2006 - 2008
Hotel Management company providing hotel & project management services to Ashford Hospitality Trust.

VICE PRESIDENT CONSTRUCTION Team of 15

Reduced construction costs for a renovation to an occupied hotel by 15% utilizing design-build strategies. Directed and recruited a team to manage construction activities at the project site with responsibilities including negotiating work, selection of subcontractors, procurement of materials, closeout of project.

Provided policies and procedures for establishing a construction division. Established the necessary controls, checks and balances to establish and conduct business as a construction company.
Provided strategic planning and estimating for future projects. Directed conceptual estimating and scheduling including creating project proformas to determine the feasibility of future projects.
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WCI COMMUNITIES, PENSACOLA, FL
2004 - 2006
Luxury homebuilder and condominium developer specializing in the development of amenity rich communities in resort locations.

VICE PRESIDENT / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Team of 15

Led development and construction activities for a $1.2B master planned community located in Northwest Florida. Successfully negotiated construction contracts totaling $150M and completed the construction of five mid rise condominium developments prior to the collapse of the condominium market.

Increased margins by approximately 15%. Introduced objective value engineering review procedures into the development process which resulted in a creating a collaborative effort with the architect and contractor in achieving projected savings goals.
Established metrics for evaluating and critiquing employee performance and goals. Initiated guidelines which empowered, held accountable, and rewarded employees for performance which increased employee morale.
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GAYLORD HOTELS, NASHVILLE, TN
2001 - 2004
Developer and operator of luxury resort and convention hotels.

VICE PRESIDENT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Team of 30

Directed a design & construction department that successfully delivered a completed half a billion development on schedule and under budget. Competitively bid and sourced FF&E items resulting in savings of 15% - 20% compared to budget.

Negotiated savings from change orders. Developed and implemented a review process that resulted in savings of approximately $18M from change orders.
Developed departmental policies and procedures. Enhanced productivity within the department by establishing standard operating procedures enhancing profitability of the department by 25%. These policies were adopted by the audit committee and became the framework for other departments to use to enhance efficiency and profitability.

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LICENSES & EDUCATION


Florida Registered Architect Texas Registered Architect
University of Texas at Arlington Master of Architecture Bachelor of Science in Architecture