PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wyndham Vacation Ownership; Orlando, FL 8/07 1/09

The worlds largest vacation ownership business with approximately 145 resorts (18,000+ units), over 800,000 owners, and nearly $2B in revenue.

Planning Manager, Resort/Real Estate Development
Independently managed the Planning & Construction portion for a single large project valued over $35M+, and collectively managed multiple small projects of several million dollars
Actively assisted in the creation and development of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Brand Standards
Simultaneously managed the work of professional Architects & Engineers, Interior Design consultants, and specialty vendors throughout the Conceptual, Design Development and Construction Document phases
Reviewed and ensured all consultants issued Plans & Specifications were complete and correct, produced within the contracted fees & approved budget, and were delivered before all scheduled milestone dates
Maintained close relationship with primary customers (Wyndham Sales and Resort Management) to ensure marketability, functionality, and long-term manageability of assigned resort(s)
Collaborated with various inter-departments (Procurement (FF&E), IT, Brand Management, Registration, Legal, and Inventory) to ensure the proper integration of specialized components into overall project(s)
Generated and managed design/construction project schedules & budgets, accounting accruals & cash flow projections, vendor pay applications, and Requests for Proposals (RFP).


Ryland Homes; Orlando, FL 6/03 8/07

Selected among 500+ applicants nationwide to join Rylands Management Training Program where participants are expose to a diverse range of professions all supporting the residential homebuilding industry - while acquiring key skills for the development of long-term managerial talent.

Field Production Supervisor (2003-2005)
Supervised the production of 80+ single-family / multi-family homes (1,100 sq ft 3,800 sq ft) in a PUD
Directed and managed various subcontractors and suppliers on a daily basis
Created and managed detailed project schedules & budgets to ensure new homes were delivered on-time, within budget, and according to homebuyer specs.
Awarded 2004 Homebuilder Rookie of the Year

FL Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate (Sales & Marketing) (2006)
Engaged in new home sales activities: Discovery, Qualifying prospects, Model-home and homesite touring, Customer closings, etc.
Conducted various Sales & Marketing activities: Development of marketing communications (brochures/ flyers/e-blasts/PowerPoint & Flash Presentations), buyer follow-ups, lead calling, competitive market analysis, Realtor presentations, and weekly sales reports

Land Development & Acquisitions Project Coordinator (2006-2007)
Assisted department managers with Due-Diligence project analysis, development of Purchase-and-Sale Agreements, Site Development monitoring, and various presentations for Corporate review and signoff

Purchasing Estimator (2007)
Executed various Purchasing related processes including material quantity takeoffs, management of architectural/structural plan revisions, and qualifying subcontractor bids / estimates


Patrick Hodges Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning; Tallahassee, FL 3/01 - 4/03

CAD Technician / Graphic Design Specialist
Conducted Land Development Planning & Site Analysis for various St. Joe / Arvida Properties
AutoCAD production of various construction documents (Landscape / Hardscape / Irrigation)
Developed various presentations / communications for client Sales & Marketing use


Centex Rooney Construction Company; Miami/Plantation, FL (Internship) 4/02 8/02

Project: Construction of a new multi-million dollar elevated Publix supermarket with parking structure below

Asst. Project / Field Engineer
Tracked and evaluated daily job progress, documented field accidents and material damages, and verified subcontractors compliance of all drawings & specifications
Generated and processed RFIs , RFPs and Change Orders, and tracked project/office overhead expenses
Coordinated the fabrication, delivery, and erection of structural steel (Beams, Columns, Joists, Embeds).


FedEx Kinkos; Tallahassee, FL 4/99 - 3/01

Assistant Branch Manager
Oversaw daily branch operations including achieving sales performance & profit goals, creation of a positive work environment, and development of co-workers skills
Supervised and coordinated the overall production process to ensure specific orders met customer requirements and business quality standards
Organized and managed daily branch workflow and provided profitable cost proposals for large print jobs

EDUCATION

Florida A&M University - Tallahassee, FL
Construction Engineering Technology, Bachelors Degree (Graduated Magna cum laude)2003
Architectural Studies, Bachelors Degree (Graduated Magna cum laude)2000


SKILLS
Software Literacy:
AutoCAD, Abode Photoshop CS4, Acrobat Professional, Adobe Livecycle Designer, Primavera/ Expedition (Contract Manager), Microsoft Visio, Highly proficient using Microsoft Office 2003/2007, Working and growing knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver CS4
Personal Strengths / Attributes:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Detail-orientated, Resourceful/Creative, Strategic problem-solver, Success driven, Open-minded team player, Graphic Design talented