Project Manager Development

R. JAMES GORENFLO, ASLA

***** ******* **., ********, ******** 48169 Cell: 734-***-**** Email:

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Project Manager in Residential Real-Estate Development

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Over 16 years of experience in residential real-estate development

dedicated to producing creative and marketable single-family, multi-family,

and mixed-use housing communities. Strengths include a comprehensive

understanding of the entitlement process, including interpretation of

zoning ordinances and the local and State of Michigan permitting processes,

public presentations, and project management from acquisition through

development and vertical construction. Both practical and educational

experience with wetlands, riparian systems, wildlife corridors, and natural

features provide the basis for strong and environmentally sensitive

designs, site plans and communities. Educated and energetic professional

recognized as highly adaptable with exceptional people skills. Strong

personal ethics, integrity, and a commitment to organizational excellence

have been integral to professional advancement. Modern technology and

computer literate. Excellent communicator seeking a management position in

real-estate development that offers the opportunity for professional

growth.

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Education:

Master of Landscape Architecture

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan - May 1992

Bachelor of Science and Natural Resources in Wildlife Biology

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan - May 1988

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Experience:

Real Estate Development Project Manager

June 2006 - October 2009

Midwestern Consulting, LLC - Ann Arbor, Michigan

. Manager of real estate development, landscape architecture, and land

planning projects

for a multi-disciplinary, consulting engineering firm.

. Provide professional services for all aspects of the entitlement

process through construction.

. Responsible for client interactions, public presentations, oversight

for drawing and document production, coordination with consultants and

in-house surveying, civil engineering, transportation and landscape

architecture requirements.

Director of Acquisitions and Land Development

August 1999 - April 2006

Wexford Builders, Inc. / Wexford Development Group, LLC - Saline, Michigan

. Director and Project Manager for all aspects of development for over

12 completed or ongoing residential communities, including Three Arch

Bay (Saline, MI), Emerald Glen (Manchester, MI), Burwyck Park (Saline,

MI), Wexford Commons (Saline, MI),

and Barton Green (Ann Arbor, MI).

. Responsibilities include land acquisition, market analysis, pro forma

review, entitlement, design and engineering oversight, review of legal

documentation, coordination with local government and permitting

agencies, construction management, and assistance to sales and

marketing.

Vice President and Project Manager

October 1993 - August 1999

E.S. Avalon Company / Brass Creek Development, Inc. - Whitmore Lake,

Michigan

. Company executive and project manager for residential developer,

overseeing all aspects of development including construction,

entitlement, design, and approvals.

. Developed communities include Brass Creek (Dexter, MI), Saddlebrook

(Pinckney, MI),

and The Oaks (Dexter Township, MI).

Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Project Manager

September 1992 - October 1993

Land Surveying Consultants, Inc. - Dexter, Michigan

. Manager of landscape architecture and land planning projects for a

surveying company.

. Responsible for client interactions, public presentations, oversight

for drawing and documentation production, coordination with

consultants and in-house surveying requirements.

Project Designer

March 1990 - June 1991

The Larson Company - Tucson, Arizona

. Project Designer for a company specializing in the design,

fabrication, installation and construction of zoo exhibits, aquariums

and botanical gardens.

. Responsible for concept design, client presentations, production of

working drawings, and oversight of fabrication and installation.

Clients included Erie Zoo (Pennsylvania), Cleveland Zoo (Ohio),

Columbus Zoo (Ohio), and the Sonora Desert Museum (Arizona).

Landscape Architecture and Project Designer

May 1989 - March 1990

Beckett & Raeder, Inc. - Ann Arbor, Michigan

. Project Designer responsible for concept design, design development,

and production of construction documents for project site plans and

landscape plans.

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Professional Development & Associations:

Cleary University Board of Trustees

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley Board Member

United States Green Building Council - Detroit

American Planning Association

American Society of Landscape Architects

Washtenaw County Home Builders Association Land Development Council

State of Michigan Registered Construction Site and Storm Water Operator

State of Michigan Licensed Nurseryman

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References & Portfolio:

Available upon request.

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