Management Real Estate

charles r. SWAIN, CPA

***** ******* ********* ( Broomfield, Colorado 80023

303-***-**** ( **.***@**********.***

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Highly accomplished hands-on leader, strategic planner, and innovative

developer of effective financial strategies, with 20+ years of demonstrated

achievements contributing to superior corporate performance through expert

alignment of effective accounting, contract management, and revenue goals

with corporate objectives. Consistent track record of significant

achievements in sales development, international contract negotiations,

real estate investments, and risk management. Creative decision-maker and

problem-solver focused on developing effective solutions and exceeding

project goals while ensuring the continuous delivery of top quality

services. Results-oriented with outstanding communication and team-building

attributes. Areas of expertise:

Strategic Planning & Management ? Accounting Systems & Controls ? Real

Estate Asset Management

Investor & Shareholder Relations ? Construction ? Cross-Cultural

Communications ? Compliance Reporting & Auditing ? Tax Treaties ? Risk

Management ? Cash Management

Contract Negotiation ? Financial Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CSR Management services, Broomfield, CO ( (10 years)

Independent financial management company handling operations & budgeting,

financial reporting and tax planning for foreign and domestic entities.

Corporate, partnership and individual tax planning, compliance and

preparation.

President/Chief Operating Officer

Provided asset and operations management including negotiations, cash

management, budgeting, financial reporting, audit management and tax

planning, coordinate domestic and international financial reporting, real

estate development, and real estate acquisition-management-sales.

Project Highlights:

. Negotiated with a city, enabling the annexation of a large parcel of land

in order for it to become its own city and county, through the planning

for my development of a 180-acre farm into 73- residential acreage horse

property building sites.

. Spearheaded 2-year, apartment complex venture from start of construction

through 97% economic occupancy and culminating in its sale by applying

expert asset and operational management.

BCN Development, Denver, CO ( (3 years)

Developer of high rise luxury condominiums in Denver, Houston, Reno and

Sacramento.

Chief Financial Officer/COO

Coordinated the sale of condominiums and operational management as well as

ultimate sale of retail centers. Conducted commercial office and apartment

complex acquisition analysis, created cost models, and anchored loan

negotiations and originations. Communicated daily with lenders and venture

partners. Managed insurance, risk programs, and employee benefits. Liaised

with legal advisors.

Key Highlights:

. Orchestrated corporate and project strategic planning and implementation,

developing budgets and monitoring costs and revenues. Oversaw accounting

systems, internal controls and had daily interaction with construction

lenders.

Charles

r. swain, CPA ( Page 2 ( **.***@**********.***

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

dutch property Investments, LTD. / DUTCH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LTD, Denver,

CO (

Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer (over 10 years)

Coordinated and oversaw all asset management, accounting, financial and

internal control functions for 104 operating entities both domestic and

foreign and the real estate venture operations including over 25

multifamily properties for a group of high level real estate investors that

were primarily public companies from Western Europe. Provided direct

property management for multifamily residential complexes, commercial

office buildings, warehouse industrial parks and retail centers in multiple

states. Achieved year to year increases in value for all properties

through strong proactive management of operations. Coordinated all tax

compliance, tax planning and financial reporting while simultaneously

meeting the investment goals of the investor groups. Also managed and

coordinated all legal needs, cash management, banking relationships, risk

management, human resources and construction/improvement projects. Travel

throughout the USA and to Western Europe to meet and/or plan with

principals, investors, and managing boards was routine.

. Played an instrumental role in the retention and enhancement of a sales

contract through creative solution development and transaction

management. Netted a 20% sales price increase for package of 13 real

estate projects by successfully restructuring sale in a matter of hours

after contract negotiations had collapsed due to potential buyers' tax

issues.

. Achieved significant growth in net operating income as the result of an

excellent and unique asset / operational management approach including

aggressive and practical budgeting resulting in boosting value of real

estate projects.

. Improved the accuracy and timely reporting of financial performance with

the establishment of a highly effective internal control structure and

highly functional accountimg systems that were accurate and efficient.

. Boosted quality of property sales contracts through expert structuring.

. Enhanced efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations with the design

and implementation of an accounting software system that facilitated

management of real estate joint ventures, partnerships, and US / foreign

corporations totaling more than 100 entities.

Career Note: Public Accounting Experience includes Stone Gray & Company and

at Deloitte and Touch Licensed CPA.

EDUCATION

Graduate Studies in Business Administration and Accounting

Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO

Bachelor of Science

Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO

Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Accounting, Business

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