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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Extensive experience as a Manager of Construction in both the Residential and Commercial construction industries. Key skills include strong business development abilities, team builder/leader, strategic planner, profit driven, cost reduction, problem solving, project management, customer relationship management (CRM), strong work ethic, dependable, hard working, confident, poised, competent professional. Recognized for outstanding performance, leadership and commitment. Proven ability as a clear, consistent communicator who establishes goals and objectives. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and task with the ability to delegate and make decisions, building effective teams, resolving critical issues while reducing cost. Core competencies include:
Operations Management: Quality Control/Assurance: Multi-Project Management:
* Estimating Projects * Policy and Procedure * Sub- Contractor Management
* Sales/Marketing * Goal Setting/Achieving * Staff Training/Management
* Product Development. * Scheduling/Follow-up * Vendor/Community Relations
* P&L/Cost Control/Budgeting * Supervision& Motivation * Construction Site Supervision
* Documentations/Reports * Performance Enhancement * OSHA/ Safety Regulations
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Executed the development of a business through entrepreneurial skills from the ground up, while developing a reputation for high quality work within the community, and expanding customer base through referrals.
* Managed projects to create and develop Residential custom homes and standard homes, ranging from starter homes to larger designs and features.
* Conducted project development for Commercial building, customized and implemented multiple commercial build-outs, retrofits and remodels.
* Implemented new plan designs and configurations for projects, while effectively negotiating budgets and contracts to maximize company revenues
* Reorganized critical path methods on projects through coordinated communications and relationships with people at all levels, including staff, suppliers and sub-contractors, to increase production scheduling by 30%.
* Appointed by the Sarasota County Board of Commissioners, to the Builders Advisory Board, for two consecutive terms, in order to mediate issues between Builders, Engineers, Architects and the Building Department staff and other officials.
* Awarded Builder of the Year, by the Sarasota Sub-Contractors Association
* Served on the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Association, and as the Chairman of the Public Affairs Committee organized events with, The United Way "Day of Sharing", Habitat for Humanity "Home Builders Work Day", The Juvenile Diabetes Association "Walk for a Cure", and The Children's Haven of Sarasota, and Gulf Coast Kiwanis.
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License: Florida State Certified Building Contractor (1985 – Present)
Gregory A. Holton (pg 2)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOLTON ENTERPRISES, INC., Sarasota, FL 1999 - 2007
Owner/President/Project Manager of Construction
Created, managed and developed a corporation for Residential and Commercial construction, and land development.
* Increased yearly revenue consistently from $750,000 to over $4 million.
* Developed plans and marketing for Residential construction in several communities, in price ranges of $150K- $250K and others of $300K- $500K.
* Designed and built Custom Homes for clients, including Custom Designed Homes from $1 to $4 Million, on Florida barrier islands. Requiring specific structural engineering for hurricanes and state regulations.
* Estimated and Contracted the construction of Commercial properties and buildings, and designed and built- out Commercial retail and office centers.
* Developed and Budgeted the services of over 150 specialized suppliers and sub-contractors, through building outstanding relationships with people.
* Created cost effective scheduling by clear consistent communication and the development of others.
* Constructed units in communities such as Shadow Oaks Estates 20 units, Lake Sarasota 65 units, Sarasota Springs 30 units, Plantation Bay 96 units.
HARVEY HOLTON, INC., Sarasota, FL 1991 - 1999
Business & Project Development Manager
* Increased number of Residential plans from 2 to 9 with in the first year, and doubled the number of units built from 12 to 24.
* Enhanced productivity by imitating a computer system for budgeting and accounting, which resulted in increase in production of another 50%.
* Implemented business and product development in Sales and Marketing.
* Constructed units in communities such as Lake Sarasota 80 units, Sarasota Springs 40 units, Hidden Glen 15 units.
U.S. HOMES CORPORATION, Tampa Bay, FL 1987 - 1991
Senior Construction Manager
* Successfully managed all aspects of daily operations including hiring, training, and developing staff, budgeting, cost-control, project management, and customer relations. Subdivisions and model development, purchasing and estimating, accounting and budgeting.
* Received bonuses each year for exceeding company expectations
* Awarded numerous time for making history within the company for meeting production goals, exceeding closing quality assurance, reducing budgeting goals.
* Consistently received five promotions 5 years of employment.
* Constructed units in such City Planned Developments in Single & Multi Family, as Summerfield Crossings 300 units, Heather Lakes 280 units, Countryside 250 units.
EDUCATION
Associates Arts Degree: Construction Technology,
Manatee Community College, Bradenton Florida 1983
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Involved in industry organizations and continued education, as well as participating in community services.
Computer Skills: Windows, Words, Excel, Quick Books Pro, CAD, and various others
Gregory A. Holton
24 Chapel Lane
Little Rock,AR
Home: 501-676-0589
gaholton@yahoo.com
Dear Ms. /Mr. Hiring Manager;
I am an experienced professional with extensive Construction Management in the Residential and Commercial environment, with Sales & Marketing management accomplishments. You will note from the enclosed resume that my background and experience parallels the position open with your organization.
Accustomed to project management in a construction operation environment, integration of business process, and development responsibilities, I am poised for a position offering me new opportunities and fresh challenges. I can bring dynamic leadership, technical expertise, problem solving and decisive management skills to your firm. To illustrate:
plans, specifications, budgets and Sales and Marketing media exposure.
These are but a few highlights. I offer practiced abilities in partnering and negotiating with a wide variety of cross functional team members, solid problem-solving skills and a proven ability to motivate others. If my qualifications meet a need in your organization, I would appreciate a personal meeting. * Reorganized critical path methods on projects through coordinated communications with staff,
Suppliers and sub-contractors, to increase production scheduling by 30%.
* Developed and Budgeted the services of over 150 specialized suppliers and sub-contractors, through building outstanding relationships with people.
* Executed the development of a business through entrepreneurial skills, while developing a reputation for high quality work within the community, and expanding customer base.
* Implemented new plan designs and configurations, while effectively meeting permitting and government codes, practices and regulations.
* Enhanced productivity by successfully managing accurate
If you wish to contact me, I can be reached at (501)676-0589. Thank you for your interest and consideration. I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Greg Holton
Gregory A. Holton gaholton@yahoo.com 501-676-0589 h
References
Lee Wetherington, Pres./Owner (941)922-3480 office Lee owns and operates Lee Wetherington, Inc., in Sarasota, FL, a large custom home builder and development company. I have known Lee for over 25 years, and have served with him on the Board of Directors of the Home Builders where we addressed industry related matters together.
Robin Negron, Pres./Owner (941)374-2253 office Robin, and her husband Steve, own and operate Negron Painting, Inc., in Sarasota, FL, a residential painting contractor that was instrumental in the development of my projects.
Susan Kauffman, Client/Homeowner (941)780-4192 cell Susan, and her husband Kenton, hired me to custom design and build a home for their family in 2006, in Sarasota, FL.
John Scott, Personal/Brother-in-law (470-876-7456 office John is an Operation Manager for the home office of Wal-Mart, and was an operation manager for Texas Instruments for 19 years. His wife Kristi is a Realtor for Coldwell Banker, in the Northwest Arkansas area, and both can be used as a personal reference as well as professional.
Previous Projects
Shadow Oaks Estates Sarasota, FL Single Family Res. Community 20 Units
Lake Sarasota Sarasota, FL Single Family Res. Community 145 Units
Sarasota Springs Sarasota, FL Single Family Res. Community 70 Units
Plantation Bay Bradenton, FL Single Family Res. Community 96 Units
Hidden Glen Sarasota, FL Single Family Res. Community 15 Units
Summerfield Crossings Apollo Beach, FL City Planned Development of 300 Units
Single/Multi Family Res. Communities
Heather Lakes Brandon, FL Single/Multi Family Communities 280 Units
Countryside Tampa, FL Single/Multi Family Communities 250 Units
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