Project Manager Real Estate
Resume:
Jeffrey L. Stephens
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137
****@***********.***
Key Points of Value
. Over 25 years leadership in real estate development, design, and
construction including commercial, utilities, residential, hotel,
entertainment, retail, restaurant and industrial throughout North
America.
. Successfully implemented a strategic plan to grow revenues from $10
million annually to over $28 million annually. Over the same time
period transformed the company operationally from a net loss to
profits netting over 20%.
. Successful leadership of internal budgets of over $28,000,000 and
development budgets of over $150,000,000.
. Strategically implemented a national growth plan to bring value
directly to clients by restructuring from a single corporate office to
a network of seven regional centers.
. Over 15 years experience in the development and implementation of
successful strategic plans. Strategic growth plans include key
leadership in the following programs; HMS Host, Walmart, McDonald's,
Longhorn Steakhouse, QuikTrip and others.
. Program real estate, design and construction experience includes the
following; Marriott, Walmart, PetSmart, Office Deport, CVS Pharmacy,
HMS Host, Albertson's, Radio Shack, Harley Davidson, Starbucks,
McDonald's, and others.
. Successfully developed and closed new sales and business to business
consulting opportunities for over 15 years to many international
companies including Walmart, PetSmart, Office Depot, HMS Host,
Starbucks, McDonald's, and many others. New sales average over
$5,000,000 annually.
. Responsible for the real estate, design or construction of over 10,000
projects across the North America in the last 25 years.
Work History of Jeffrey L. Stephens
2007-Present
JStephens, LLC - Principal
JStephens, LLC provides strategic guidance to owners engaged in the
development of real estate programs. The company provides program, project
and construction management services to clients such as HMS Host, QuikTrip,
and JHM Hotels across the United States. In the last eighteen months,
JStephens has supported the development of over $70 million in design and
construction.
2003-2007
Chief Executive Officer and President- BSW International, Inc., Tulsa,
Oklahoma
2001-2003
Chief Operating Officer and President- BSW International, Inc., Tulsa,
Oklahoma
Jeff led BSW International, a multi-discipline architectural, engineering
and construction services firm with seven offices; Tulsa, Tampa, Irvine,
Phoenix, NW Arkansas, Dallas and Mexico City. While serving in these
roles, Jeff also provided leadership in Marketing and Business Development,
Process and Technical Systems Integration, and the firm's Financial
Planning.
1998-2000
Vice President of Program Management- BSW International, Inc., Tulsa,
Oklahoma
Vice President of Business Development
Jeff led the program management services, business development and
marketing strategy for BSW International. Core program management
concentrations included the strategic planning services for many
international companies including Taco Bell, Walmart, Rare Hospitality, and
Accor Hotels.
1991-1997
Director of Construction Management- BSW International, Inc., Tulsa,
Oklahoma
Jeff was responsible for the delivery of site development, entitlement and
construction management services with a staff of 50 across the United
States, Mexico and Bolivia.
1988-1990
Program Director- K. Hovnanian Companies, Red Bank, New Jersey
Responsible for the real estate, development and construction of over 3000
homes in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.
1986-1987
Director of Asset Management- State Federal Savings and Loan, Tulsa,
Oklahoma
Managed a portfolio with a value of over $40 million of Real Estate Owned
properties. Led the evaluation, improvement and disposition of hundreds of
single family homes, multi-family and commercial properties.
1983-1986
Project Manager- RealVest/Frates Development, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jeff was the general contractor for new multi-family and resort
developments throughout Oklahoma and Texas. He completed the development
or renovation of over 2200 units and three resort communities.
Education, Professional Development and Community Support
Oklahoma State University Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
Oklahoma State University Graduate Studies in Finance and Marketing
Certified Construction Manager - In 1996 Jeff became the first CCM in
Oklahoma.
Certified Development, Design and Construction Professional
Licensed General Contractor - Multiple States
Speaking Engagements- International Council of Shopping Centers, SPECS
Conference, Commercial Construction Conference, Hunter Hotel Association,
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University - Construction Management Advisory Board - Member
International Council of Shopping Centers - Member
U. S. Green Building Council - Member
Tulsa Metro Chamber - Member
Young Presidents Organization - Member - Retired
Retail Construction News - Advisory Board - Past Member
Hospitality Construction News - Advisory Board - Past Member
Construction Management Association of America- Education Board - Past
Member
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