JAMES P. THORNTON

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OBJECTIVE

My overall objective is to obtain a permanent management position within a construction firm that will utilize my professional management skills and extensive experience.

EXPERIENCE

2011-2012 Melbourne, FL

Owner / President

James P. Thornton Homes, Inc.

Manage the entire operation: Oversee sales, Construction, Purchasing, Accounting and Customer Service.

Develop Business Plans for Sales, Marketing and Overall operations.

Plan for future models and continuous growth

2001-2011 Melbourne, FL

Owner / President

Arthur Rutenberg Homes / James P. Thornton Homes, Inc.

Manage the entire operation: Oversee sales, Construction, Purchasing, Accounting and Customer Service.

Develop Business Plans for Sales, Marketing and Overall operations.

Plan for future models and continuous growth.

Built 211 Custom and Semi Custom Homes.

1999-2001 Stuart, FL

Vice President of Operations

Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Inc. – Corporate Office

Qualifying Licensed Contractor for 3 Company Owned Franchises

Visit and Oversee 3 Franchises – Stuart, Melbourne, Jacksonville

Manage Building Company Presidents – Report to Arthur Rutenberg

Establish Company Goals and Business Plans for each Franchise.

Monitor Progress – Sales, Marketing, and Growth.

1994-1999 Stuart, FL

Building Company President

Arthur Rutenberg Homes – Custom Home Builder

Manage the entire operation: Oversee sales, Construction, Purchasing, Accounting and Customer Service.

Develop Business Plans for Sales, Marketing and Overall operations.

Plan for future models and continuous growth.

1993-1994 Jupiter, FL

Vice President of Construction

Arthur Rutenberg Homes – Custom Home Builder

Oversee all Construction and Purchasing.

Supervise Superintendents and Customer Service.

Negotiate Sub-Contractor Agreements.

1991-1993 Jupiter, FL

Construction Manager

Arthur Rutenberg Homes – Custom Home Builder

Supervise all phases of construction on Single Family Custom Homes.

1983-1991 Coral Springs, FL

Vice President of Construction

Foglia Construction Company, Inc.

Supervise all phases of construction on Single Family Custom Homes.

1980-1983 Coral Springs, FL

Owner / President

J.P.T. Construction Corporation

Residential remodeling, Custom Homes, and Commercial Construction.

EDUCATION

Allstate Construction College – Graduated 1980

Piper High School – Graduated 1975

QUALIFICATIONS

State of Florida – Certified General Contractors CGC016283 (Licensed since March 1980)

Experienced in all Phases of Construction and Expert in Custom Residential Construction.

REFERENCES

Business and Personal References available upon request.

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