Carl Cunningham
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** *********** ******
City: Orlando
State: FL
Zip: 32826
Country: USA
Phone: 407-***-****
Skill Level: Director
Salary Range: $75,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Carl M. Cunningham
4471 Saddleworth Circle, Orlando, Florida 32826, 407-***-**** *********@********.***
December 18, 2012
Re: Real Estate Professional
Having acted as a general manager, project manager, property manager and consultant for over 25 years, I feel my qualifications meet your requirements. Experience includes real estate consulting, development, construction, financing, property management, acquisitions, leasing, sales, feasibility studies and site acquisitions.
Abilities include
Negotiates and coordinates activities with representatives of real estate, private enterprise, industry, governmental authorities, community, business and public utility representatives to eliminate obstacles to land purchase, in order to annex, rezone, acquire, develop, purchase or lease real estate
Review project proposal/plans to determine time frame, funding, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
Managing project supervisors/leaders assigned to specific projects and conferring with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority.
Manage contractors, sub-contractors and their workforce and direct and coordinate activities of project personnel, reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required
Ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget, prepare project reports for management and clients and confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
General manager/project manager/property manager who has supervised infrastructure projects and numerous building projects - flex space, bulk distribution, office buildings, self storage projects, retail projects, renovations and tenant finish
Resource identification, acquisitions, contract negotiations, letters of intent, analytical ability, biding, value engineering and financing including deal structure, title review, environmental review/due diligence
Team leader who assembles, builds and motivates teams, personnel and interacts with engineers, attorneys, architects, contractors, consultants, governmental officials and customer service organizations for rezoning, annexation, site plan approval, pre-construction activities, construction schedules and feasibility studies
Self-starter, who is detailed oriented and a team player, who will bring projects in on time, on/under budget and make decisions and recommendations based on experience and oversee facility related contracts
Strong leadership skills, work ethic, loyalty, customer service, negotiation skills, customer service, training staff, able to work independently or in a group environment and develop/implement new methods and procedures to improve operations, minimize costs and greater utilization of labor and materials
Florida Real Estate Broker and General Contractor, Bachelor's Degree in Business (BBA), Master Degree in Business (MBA), exceptional communication skills - verbal and written able to travel 70% of the time
There is considerably more to relate and I look forward to discussing how I can have a positive impact on your company. My financial situation is stable and as a result salary and compensation is not as important as being able to make a contribution to your company and society.
Thank you.
Carl M. Cunningham
Carl M. Cunningham
4471 Saddleworth Circle Orlando, FL 32826 407-***-**** *********@********.***
Executive Profile
A real estate professional in construction, infrastructure, site acquisition, project management, development, operations and management. 25+ years of experience as project manager managing projects from $500K to $500MM. Ability to increase ROI and bringing projects in on time and on/under budget. Ability to manage and evaluate risks as well as supervise horizontal/vertical construction, leasing, property management, negotiations and make presentations to partners, municipalities and clients. Self starter and motivator who hits the ground running. Strategic problem-solver with the ability to work across all levels of an organization and reduce company costs and increase revenues. Seeking position where exemplary performance, responsible for staffing management, being a team player, project completion on time, improving occupancy goals, increasing NOI, improving tenant relations, good communicator and making presentations to investors, tenants and clients is required.
Core Responsibilities
Project Manager Construction - vertical/horizontal Land Development
Property Management Site Plan Approval Wetland Mitigation
Contract negotiations Communication skills Site Acquisition/Development
Achievements
Manage all duties and activities associated with building/managing commercial/industrial operations
GM and project manager for multiple projects including post tension, warehousing, office buildings, flex space, neighborhood retail shopping centers, self-storage projects and residential
Ability to bring projects in on time on/under budget
Manage all activities associated with the construction of assigned projects
Managed projects with minimal direction - provide weekly/monthly reports to management
Review and analyze contractual terms and obligations of projects
Review cost requirements, change orders and interface with departments for scheduling of work and materials
Experience & Achievements
The Williams Blair Company - 1991 to Present
Real estate project manager, property manager for site plan approval and acquisition, vertical/horizontal construction, consulting, financial analysis, contract negotiations, presentations to lenders, partners and governmental agencies
CEO/PROJECT MANAGER/CONSULTANT
Strategically guided the firm, specializing in real estate site acquisitions/approval, construction, project management, construction and feasibility studies. Liaison with corporate and field, responsible for interviewing, training, supervising and managing staff, property managers, project managers and consultants. Supervised and directed all financial aspects of projects including supervision, site visits, financial analysis and P&L. Negotiate with sellers, tenants, contractors and government agencies. Orchestrate approvals, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, materials and inspections, draw approvals and tenant finish. Participative team leader with the ability to take a project from a concept to completion, thru construction, leasing, property management and sale.
Partial list of duties
Understanding the requirements and expectations to ensure the successful completion of multiple concurrent projects including vertical/horizontal construction, draws, change orders and RFPs
Administer and supervise property management, schedule development/management, review and evaluate change orders, process information, assist in estimating, value engineering and proactive in needed changes
Hands on experience understanding requirements and expectations to ensure successful completion of multiple concurrent projects including documentation of tenant files, leases, marketing, correspondence, negotiations
Directed/supervised construction and tenant build out of big box users, retail, self-storage, office buildings - structural steel, tilt wall and block
Participates in planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions
Maintain effective communication with owners, architects, contractors, tenants, brokers, bankers and investors
Provide oversight of all construction, property management, leasing and tenant build out
Oversee staff, including selection of job assignments, counseling, disciplinary and other personal actions
Develop and administer project budgets, fiscal controls, contracts, quality control and value engineering
Carl M. Cunningham
4471 Saddleworth Circle Orlando, FL 32826 407-***-**** *********@********.***
Senior Director/Consultant for Coast-To-Coast Storage - as a consultant, specializing in feasibility studies, operations, leasing, marketing, audit and due diligence. Reported to CEO
Conducted feasibility studies, surveys, property evaluations, audits and analysis for clients of the largest self-storage consulting firm in the US, which included 150+ projects throughout the US. Based on these studies numerous projects were developed and were financially successful. Team leader in development and construction of self-storage facilities as project manager, owner and property manager
Responsible for business growth and objectives, assist in reviewing and enhancing company policies.
Counsel owners on site selection criteria - density, demographics, income, marketing, operating procedures, policies and helped owners locate and define sites to meet feasibility requirements
Property Management of self-storage projects for over 25+ years - P&L, marketing and occupancy
Segment Partner/Project Manager - consultant for Phoenix Realty - real estate development company - specializing in building and managing of self-storage and retail projects Reported to CEO
Spearheaded self-storage segment. Largest segment in the company, to identify/develop/construct, analyze feasibility, annex and rezone nine new storage projects concurrently. Participative leader who recruited consultants, engineers, architects, attorneys and contractors, to obtain annexation and site plan approvals
Ability to deal effectively with all levels of individuals at all organizational levels
Development/Construction/Facility and Project Manager as consultant for U-Store-It. The largest privately held self-storage company and sixth largest self-storage company in the US. Reported to CEO.
Orchestrated the project team of civil engineers, surveyors, contractors, land acquisition specialists, and rezoning experts to facilitate project execution. Construction of 8 facilities, plus renovations, remodeling and additions. Facility manager for 26 facilities in FL, MS and AL
Resourceful, creative, decisive, able to make decisions based on construction/management experience
Stiles Corporation Prior to 1991
Real estate developer in south Florida -specializing in retail, commercial, industrial, office buildings & mix-use parks.
GENERAL MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER:
Responsible for three mixed use parks: 600 acre mixed use Sawgrass International Corporate Park - $500MM project for Westinghouse Credit Corporation, and parks for Olympia York Life Insurance and New England Life Insurance. Involved in high-rise and mid-rise office buildings, R&D space, bulk distribution facility, warehousing and design/build projects. Increased rental rates and lowered expenses. Reported to the President of Development.
Ability to work independently, a team leader/member, positive attitude, commitment to excellence, resourceful, ability to make a decision, strong customer service and communication and interpersonal skills
Early Career
NFL Linebacker - Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints - five seasons - retired
Education
MBA, Business - University of Phoenix BA, Business/Marketing - University of Houston
Florida - Real Estate Broker/ General Contractor/Insurance Adjuster Working knowledge of Microsoft Software