SPENCER WRIGHT
**** *. ****** . ****, ******* *5201 . Phone: 480/204-4741 . Email:
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. Results-oriented professional with significant and progressive
experience in land use and entitlements of retail, residential,
commercial, industrial and mixed-use real estate developments.
. Exceptional problem-solver and decision-maker with diverse experience
in management, marketing, public relations, public affairs, consulting
and similar aspects of office operations.
. Strong leader/manager with a commitment to excellence in all projects
undertaken.
. Competent multi-tasker with an ability to meet deadlines.
. Big-picture visionary with ability to understand how daily operations
shape results and goals.
. Computer Literate covering a wide range of applications including MS
Excel, Ms Word, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite.
. Strong customer service experience working with clients and
prospective clients in all aspects of work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager - The Wright House Garden Reception Center
Mesa, Arizona . March 2009 - Present
. Managing and overseeing day-to-day operations of facility including
managing crew of over ten workers.
. Sales responsibilities, which include touring prospective clients and
writing contracts for clients.
. Marketing facility business to business and at functions such as fairs
and expos.
. Office duties including handling multiple phone lines, fax, and
computer responsibilities.
. Customer Service duties to ensure every client leaves completely
satisfied.
Project Manager - Entitlements, Pew & Lake, PLC
Mesa, Arizona . July 2007-February 2009
. Direct all aspects of the development process including coordination
with developers, designers, architects, engineers and government
officials for entitlements of property.
. Prepare and coordinate applications and submittals for entitlement
purposes, including project and design narratives, development
summaries and citizen outreach efforts.
. Manage and direct meetings with consultants and municipal staff
members concerning the design, schedule and build-out of retail,
commercial, mixed-use, industrial and residential projects.
. Review and prepare Development Agreements and other legal documents
related to entitlement issues.
Project Manager, Technical Solutions, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona . August 2004 - July 2007
. Manage and oversee team that developed and implemented strategies for
public relations and community outreach campaigns for the successful
entitlement of real estate developments including Mesa Riverview, W
Hotel Scottsdale, Riverwalk and Main Street Plaza.
. Processed necessary applications for approval of entitlements for
residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.
. Consulting for political campaigns including designing campaign
materials and contributing to campaign strategies.
Intern, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Mesa, Arizona . November 2003 - August 2004
. Responsible for booking and renting vehicles on a consistent basis.
. Sales including offering to up sell vehicles and selling supplemental
insurances offered.
. Marketing business to business in a geographic area to increase
business.
EDUCATION
. Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Arizona State University, May 2005
. Associates Degree in General Studies, Mesa Community College, May
2002
SKILLS
. Fluent in Romanian Language
. Volunteer for Mesa Foundation for Educational Excellence
. Church Youth Group Volunteer
. Eagle Scout