Arthur J. Brown

P.O. Box ****, Tampa, FL ***** 813-***-**** (

acewu3@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Skilled Business Operations Manager with more than 15 years of success in

building, maintaining, and supervising operations in real estate, property

management, and hospitality. Known and appreciated for business savvy, HR

skills, decision-making, and focus on goal attainment. M.B.A.; B.A. in

Psychology. Core competencies include:

Business Development Planning & Scheduling Profit & Loss

Sales and Marketing Project Management

Communications Staff Training and Development Vendor and Client

Relations Regulatory Compliance

Banking Relationships Quality Assurance Negotiation Human

Resources Problem Solving

Experience

Project Manager

May 2006 - Current

Bush Group, LLC. Tampa, FL

Manage the sourcing, purchase, development, construction, marketing and

sale of single family homes in the Tampa Bay area. Ensure regulatory

compliance in all matters. Supervise an average of 10 employees.

. Performed a variety of task to develop project, including, Plan, Design,

Estimate, Site Preparation, Maintain Site Safety, Framing, Carpentry,

Flooring, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Electrical, and Landscaping task

as needed.

. Operate a number of construction materials and equipment.

. Hired self sufficient staff to perform job tasks.

. Maintain an average inventory of at least 5 single family homes, each

averaging about 60-160k in value.

. Control labor costs to 65% of cost of doing business.

. Perform market evaluation to determine best value of units for purchase,

sale or rental, also, presentation.

. Control project efficiency and always maintain an appropriate completion

time.

Operations Director

November 2008 - May 2013

Marrone Management Group, LLC Tampa, FL

MMG manages Landscaping, Green (biodegradable) Cleaning, and House Sitting

for busy and absentee home owners. Oversee and manage all financial

processes, marketing, customer relations, quality, staff training and

development. Also establish and maintain business relationships with new

and existing customers. Supervise crew members from Lead to Lay.

. Increased income by 35% annually year-over-year for three consecutive

years.

. Grew client base from 15 to more than 200 customers.

. Controlled costs by training and scheduling time efficient routine.

. Maintain focus on competitive position to ensure stability and growth

security.

Residential Coordinator

2007-2010

Passageway, Miami, FL

Trained and managed a staff of 16 at this Assisted Living and Residential

Program for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Held group sessions.

Organized activities to foster independence and expression of thoughts.

Case Manager

2005-2007

Hillsborough Kids, Inc., Tampa, FL

Managed a case load of 120 children. Responsibilities included assessment

of need and safety of children in their homes. Executed remediation

measures upon witnessing risk to child's safety; also, reported status of

child and parents to court regularly for reviews.

Restaurant Manager

1997 - 2001

Double D's Restaurant, Nassau, Bahamas

Directed all operations at this full-service family restaurant. Trained

and oversaw staff of 13, ensured that customers were greeted, seated, and

made welcome. Sourced and negotiated with vendors to obtain best products

at reasonable prices.

Affiliations: Toastmasters International (Competent Communicator)

Education

M.B.A, Argosy University, Tampa, FL, 2011

B.A. in Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 2005

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