Sales Customer Service

TERRENCE EDWARD FUNKE

*** ******** ****** **** ( Afton, Virginia 22920

434-***-**** ( *****.**@*****.***

EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT AND SALES: Real Estate, Construction

Seasoned executive leader with 20+ years of experience spearheading sales

and marketing campaigns and 15+ years of experience directing launch,

growth, and operations of high-end real estate construction firm. Polished

communicator with stellar customer service and relationship building

expertise. Pioneering thinker and creative problem solver. Highly-

organized, effective, and enthusiastic team leader. Areas of expertise:

High-End Residential Construction ( Strategic Planning ( Project Management

( Contract Negotiation

Subcontractor, Supplier Procurement & Management ( Government Relations (

Historical Renovations Commercial Build-Outs ( Sales & Marketing (

Communications Strategies ( Policies & Procedures

Quality Control ( Team Leadership ( Growth and Development Planning (

Personnel Recruitment

Budgeting and Finance ( Customer Relations ( Millwork Design ( Residential

In-Fills ( Scheduling

Property Acquisitions ( Inventory Management ( Vendor Negotiation &

Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE COTTAGE HOME COMPANY LLC, Afton, VA ? 2009 to present

Modular home building firm specializing in affordable, quality-built

cottage homes.

Owner

Launched modular building firm focusing on smaller, well-designed homes.

Lead growth, capture market share through proven sales strategy, develop

branding of start-up building company. Liaison between customer and home

manufacturer.

EDWARD FUNKE, INC., Northville, Michigan ( 1992-2007

High-end custom home design build firm specializing in 2200-9500 square-

foot homes ranging from $750K to $3M. $5.7M annual volume.

Owner

Lead growth, development, and comprehensive operations of design/build

firm. Direct sales and marketing, client relationships, and subcontractor

and vendor selection. Supervise architectural design, project

specifications, estimation and bidding process, and quality control.

Develop, negotiate, and execute contracts. Manage budget. Oversee field

operations, scheduling, and site acquisitions. Renovate historical homes

and construct homes incorporating historical design elements. Cooperate

with planning, zoning, and appeals boards, city councils, and historical

commission to complete projects while ensuring compliance with established

regulations.

Financial/Operational Enhancements

. Launched and transformed company from start-up operation to recognized,

multimillion dollar firm generating $5.7M in sales in 2006.

. Stimulated neighborhood redevelopment through initiating in-fill housing

construction.

. Conceptualized, designed and constructed 1st neo-traditional in-fill

development within municipality.

. Coordinated trade and supplier base of 30+.

. Created quality structures widely identifiable by unique design and

careful attention to detail.

TERRENCE EDWARD FUNKE ( Page 2 ( *****.**@*****.***

Career Note: Additional positions include Vice-President of Sales and

Marketing for Cambridge Homes, Inc. in Novi, Michigan (1987-1992), where

highlights included boosting production volume from 400%; Account Manager

for Wamsutta-Pacific Mills in New York, New York (1982-1987), and Assistant

Buyer, Area Sales Manager for Dayton-Hudson Corporation in Minneapolis,

Minnesota (1977-1982).

EDUCATION

Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan

AWARDS

City of Northville Beautification

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows XP

Microsoft Word

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Association Realtors

Charlottesville Area Association Realtors

Building Institute Associate, Southeastern Michigan Master Builder

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