Clermont, FL *****
James L. Colston, Jr. aceqnz@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Home Building Professional with over 25 years experience.
Extensive Residential and Commercial Construction Knowledge.
Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
Experience
2010-Present Weichert Realtors Clermont, Fl
Agent
Sales, marketing for general real estate
Domestic and International sales
Member of Orlando Board of Realtors
www.jimcolstonrealtor.com
2008-2010 Paired Donation Network Clermont, FL
Director of Public Relations
Worked with over 100 hospitals across the United States, in promoting paired
kidney transplants to doctors and healthcare professionals as an alternative to
traditional transplants and dialysis
Responsible for marketing and public relations for na tional nonprofit organization
that helps patients in need of a kidney transplant
Worked with local and national media on getting exposure for paired kidney
transplants
Establish local and national fundraising efforts
Participant in national and international trade shows
Participant in educational seminars for transplant hospitals in training health care
professionals
Started as independent contractor in 2008 and was hired full time in 2009;
continue to work as an independent contractor with this organization on a project
basis
2007-Present Clermont Renovations Orlando, FL
Owner/Independent Contractor
Local remodeling company
Specialty millwork design
Excellence in customer satisfaction
2003-2007 Lennar Homes Clermont, FL
Senior Construction Manager
Project manager for new homes communities for a top 5 Builder
Consistent high customer satisfaction scores
Leader in on-time production
Proficient in Build-Pro scheduling
W inner of Heightened Awareness Awards for corporate inspections
2000–2003 TK Constructors, Inc. Muncie, IN
New Homes Sales CounselorConsistent performer with one of the highest
sales conversion ratios
Achieved 150% of sales goal; set new sales record for Dayton market
Self-generated contacts; worked with investors on multiple purchases
Repetitive high ratings on customer surveys
1994–2000 Colston Building Corp. Dayton, OH
Owner/ President
Custom home builder specializing in move -up and luxury buyers
Oversaw and managed all aspects of the company operations including Land,
Construction, Sales, Finance, and Customer Service
One of nine premier builders selected to design, build and showcase one -of-a-
kind custom home in the 1999 Parade of Homes
Offered personalized services beginning with initial meeting to determine
customer wish list, design stage with architects, customer relations through the
construction process and customer service and warranty after occupancy
1991–1994 TK Constructors, Inc. Muncie, IN
Regional Director
P&L responsibilities for Columbus, OH division
Responsible for the establishment, monitoring, and achievement of construction
schedules for the various product lines as it pertains to quality, budget, safety
protocols, products, materials, and customer satisfaction
Coordinate short- and long-range financial development and management of the
Division.
Overall responsibility for recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of
Division staff.
Worked closely with Executive Management to achieve positive earnings and
capture market share within the Division.
1988-1991 Colston Fine Homes Dayton, OH
Area Manager
Supervisor of custom move-up and luxury homes
Led all aspects of construction for a prestigious custom homebuilding company
Responsible for delivering quality homes on time & within budget; ensuring starts
& production goals are achieved
Built solid relationships with trades & vendor including recruiting, training, &
retaining a strong team of trade partners
Supervised seven custom homes showcased in multiple Homearamas
1987-1988 W ilcon Corporation Dayton, OH
Crew Leader
Crew leader for commercial construction projects
Supervised various trades in renovation of Miami Valley Hospital
Education 1984 Bellbrook High School graduate
1984-1985 Taylor University
1985-1986 Wright State University
Other Florida Real Estate License
Florida Real Estate Brokers License (in Process)
Training
OSHA Construction Safety and Health Training
Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training