Real Estate Management

Donavon Johnson

*** ******** ***** . ***** *****, ND 58201 . 719-***-**** .

*********@*****.***

Profile

C-level Executive and Entrepreneur with hands-on leadership success in

cross-functional, multi-entity, diversified firms. Strength is in

organizational management with history of profitable growth through

marketing, reorganization, diversification and cost control. Strong start-

up and turn-around experience. Self-starter, big picture visionary

delivering consistent growth, profitability, structure and simplification

to an organization. Decisive and strategic thinker who quickly grasps new

concepts and assimilates into new industries.

Management Strengths

. Financial Planning . P&L Responsibility . Non-profit

management . Process Improvement

. Contracts . Sales & Marketing . Mergers & Acquisitions .

Team Building

. Business Development . Forecasting . Due Diligence Analysis .

Cost Controls

. Risk Management . Trend analysis . Financing/Investments .

Presentations

Employment History

McM, Inc., St. Thomas, ND

2009 - 2010

Chief Operating Officer

Large farming operation in ND with 45,000 +/- acres; 100 + employees at

peak.

> Analyzed labor needs and implemented controls to reduce annual labor

costs by over $500K

> Reviewed equipment needs and proposed reductions over $500K to

maximize farming needs

> Reviewed historical financials to develop input costs per crop to

identify break-even points

> Encouraged and monitored competitive bid processes for seed, chemical

and fertilizer purchases

> Implemented hiring practices and rewrote Employee Handbook to limit

labor risks

> Solicited new lending sources for working capital, real estate and

leasing needs

> Hired and trained new office staff

> Developed management tools and reports to monitor costs, forward

contract sales, labor, trends

Robert Half International, Nashville, TN 2008

Recruiting Manager

Tricord Companies, Colorado Springs, CO; Brentwood, TN 1999 -

2007

President/CFO

Co-founder of 6 companies comprised of residential (Conventional, FHA,

VA) & commercial mortgage lending; residential & commercial real estate

sales, leasing, property management; forex currency trading. Directed all

accounting, finance, forecasting, external audit, marketing, sales, risk

management, human resources, payroll, licensing and lender relationships.

> Grew a startup mortgage company to the top 10% in volume of 200+

companies in the first year.

> Developed marketing programs including print ads, radio spots,

brochures and business fair materials.

> Established a call center division to produce leads for the companies.

> Introduced and managed a "call capture" program in cooperation with

real estate agents and For Sale by Owner sellers to produce mortgage

and real estate leads.

> Designed and administered a down payment assistance program for first-

time home buyers.

> Directed company investment portfolio of real estate properties and

loan servicing activities.

> Produced all written company policies and procedures.

> Implemented a training system for sales people.

> Coordinated commercial leasing and property management services.

> Developed infrastructure, reports, forecasting models, presentation

materials, trading guidelines and established trading desk

relationships for foreign exchange currency trading activities.

> Set up all companies and designed G/L account structures.

Graham Advertising, Colorado Springs, CO 1994 - 1998

Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer

Advertising, television/radio/print production and media purchasing

for automotive clients across US and Canada. Responsible for corporate

oversight over all companies including accounting, finance, budgeting,

variance analysis, employee benefits, risk management, information

systems, human resources, consolidations, fixed assets, property

management and leasing.

> Increased revenues by assisting in developing and promoting a business

plan which diversified the agency from representing only Ford and

Chevrolet dealer groups to include Pontiac and Toyota.

> Grew revenues by administering a spin-off agency that became one of

eleven agencies nationwide representing Chevrolet and one of seven

agencies nationwide representing Pontiac dealer groups, resulting in

the only agency nationwide selected to represent Chevrolet and Pontiac

simultaneously.

> Directed an accounting software conversion; reorganized accounting

and IT departments.

> Wrote and administered employee handbooks, benefits, training

policies and career pathing guidelines.

> Designed commission/bonus based compensation plans for all sales and

management personnel.

Johnson & Associates, Colorado Springs, CO 1992 - 1994

Owner

Real estate activities and consultation.

Windsor Capital Group, Colorado Springs, CO 1990 - 1992

Sr. Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

Developed, constructed and managed Embassy Suites hotels (12

properties), office buildings (750,000+ sf) and shopping centers

(1,500,000+ sf); 7 states, 25 companies, 1,200+ employees. Responsible

for accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, bank

relations, auditing, IT, employee benefits, risk management, statistical

and variance analysis, payroll, job costing, consolidations and fixed

assets.

> Set up a division to manage non-owned hotel properties.

> Significantly reduced risk management costs through packaging,

reclassifying asset types and coverages.

> Wrote and administered employee handbooks, benefits, training

policies and career pathing guidelines.

> Directed an accounting software conversion for all companies and

customized reporting for each LOB.

> Developed policies, procedures and controls for on-site hotel

accounting, cash management and front desk.

> Produced internal accounting and auditing systems to reduce risk and

promote accurate financial results.

> Provided reporting, variance analysis and cost controls on

construction projects.

> External financial reporting, presentation, negotiation and liaison

to joint-venture partners and lenders.

Education/Licensure

BBA, Double majors in Business Management and Accounting, Cum Laude,

Evangel University, Springfield, MO

Passed all parts of the CPA exam

Passed the Series 3 exam

Extensive international travel throughout 5 continents

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