RAYMOND A. NOEL
1928 Greenbrier Dr Pensacola, Fl 32514 (850) 554-8662 noel1928[at]cox.net

PROFILE
Versatile leader with experience planning, starting, and managing a multi-million-dollar business. Expertise in construction industry. Outstanding communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Resourceful problem solver who performs well under pressure. Launched and hosted local cable TV show. Analytical, creative, and articulate.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic PlanningOperations ManagementBudgeting & Cost Control
Marketing & CommunicationStaff Training & SupervisionGovernment Relations
Regulatory ComplianceProject LeadershipPublic Speaking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING
Consultant (2004 Present)
Providing expert opinions and advice to law firms regarding litigated construction issues.

REVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Pensacola, FL
Owner/General Manager and various previous field positions (1988 2009)
Planned and directed all aspects of business operations, including marketing , finance, staff, and construction operations. Managed 12 employees and 40+ sub-contractors. Motivated and developed staff. Obtained and coordinated federal, state, and local wetlands permitting, overseeing applications and avoiding violations. Started in construction industry at age of 14 gaining field experience in all areas of construction (infrastructure, surveying grades, clearing, foundations, framing, exterior/interior finish, plumbing, electrical, heating, and air).
Produced $5 million in sales revenue annually by pre-selling, building, and permitting 500 homes.
Developed and permitted 11 residential subdivisions with 600+ lots.
Created and presented compelling financial presentations resulting in favorable financing.
Managed all legal matters, such as contracts, sub-vendor agreements, hire/fire issues, development of safety manuals, and oversight of lawsuits.
Oversaw risk and insurance matters for company and sub-contractors, including general liability, workers compensation, auto, and builders risk.
Mobilized work crews immediately following Hurricane Ivan. Contracted with crew leaders avoiding sharp increase in labor costs that impacted other construction firms in aftermath of Ivan.
Maximized sales by educating client on benefits and features of companys homes. Created detailed standard features list enabling consumer comparison.
Enhanced image and increase exposure through ongoing communication relations initiatives.
Directed building of first hurricane code home in tri-county area. Implemented uniform high standards, resulting in cost savings due to standardization and avoidance of inspection issues. High standards also served as powerful marketing tool to differentiate company from competitors.

EDUCATION
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science: Business Economics

LEADERSHIP ROLES
Appointed by Governor Crist to serve on Affordable Housing Committee (2008)
Executive Board Member, Home Builders Association (1994 2000)
Member, Land Development Code Committees, Escambia County, Florida (1994 2000)
President, Home Builders Association of West Florida - 750 corporate members (1999)