STEPHEN HOLMES

A: *** Grant Circle #***, Atlanta, GA 30315 l C: 404-***-**** l E: acqtk4@r.postjobfree.com

Real estate professional with more than 10 years of experience in property acquisition, development, and sales; seeking opportunities within commercial real estate and development. Professional portfolio includes financial analysis, contract analysis, procurement, supply chain management, and accounting for the largest wholesale electricity supplier in the Southeast and the State of Georgia. Recognized for contract negotiation, closing sales deals, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Commercial & Residential Real Estate

Financial/Investment Analysis

Real Estate Development

Project Management

Asset Management

Contract Negotiation

Due Diligence

Property Management

Market Research

SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Executed the acquisition and development of more than $3M in single- and multi-family properties in Metro Atlanta.

Purchased multi-family units within the Metro Atlanta area, providing property management at each location.

Connected 15 diverse small businesses to the Georgia Power Company, resulting in a $10M annual spend.

Partnered with business development, information technology, and operations units to complete the financial analysis and procurement of three electric generation facilities.

Recognized as an Organizational Top Performer with in the Georgia Power Company in 2005.

Initiated new contract process within the division that resulted in a $3M company cost savings.

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

S DOT HOLDINGS, ATLANTA, GA 2002 – Present

Principal

Secure and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders including financial services representatives, architects, developers, and contractors to acquire and develop and renovate residential single- and multi-family properties.

Responsible for the on-going profitability of re-developed multi-family real estate projects.

Perform management and due diligence of the entitlement process for new construction projects.

Analyze investment and cash flow for multiple properties with assets totaling $3.5 M.

Conduct market research for the acquisition of investment properties.

Coordinate rental property management including tenant selection, review of rental agreements, and property maintenance for multiple single-family investments.

GEORGIA POWER COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA 2007 – 2012

Supplier Diversity and Development Consultant

Recruited diverse, small businesses for contracts with the Georgia Power Transmission Design and Construction organization.

Mentored small businesses and created best practices for minority suppliers to obtain opportunities with Georgia Power.

Monitored supplier performance and contracts to ensure contract compliance.

Coordinated Georgia Power’s event sponsorship and participation with national conferences, including the National Veterans Small Business Conference and Annual EEI Supplier Diversity Conference.

Member of the Veteran Business Committee to foster relationships with veteran owned-business for business opportunities.

SOUTHERN COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA 2006 – 2007

Contract Analyst I

Managed a portfolio of monthly power agreements with municipalities across the Southeast.

Invoiced and reconciled Southern Power wholesale agreements and accounts.

Conducted financial analysis and contributed to RFPs for the acquisition of generation facilities.

Designed and implemented a new file management system for 10 contract analysts and managers, increasing efficiency and decreasing processing time.

STEPHEN HOLMES, PG. 2

GEORGIA POWER COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA 2004 – 2006

Contract Analyst II

Managed requests for proposals and developed contracts for GPC Transmission right of way clearing, site preparation, storm water monitoring, and substation construction services.

Negotiated contract terms, conditions, and pricing of services including statewide bidding; awarding selected vendors.

Contributed to the vendor selection process by analyzing bids and providing contextual feedback.

Developed purchase orders and tracked change orders for GPC construction projects.

Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and accounting representatives to prepare and update project schedules.

STATE OF GEORIGA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, ATLANTA, GA 2003 – 2004

Accountant I

Performed general accounting duties including recording of financial transactions, preparing financial and/or accounting reports, and analyzing accounting transactions.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Real Estate Development – Auburn University, Auburn, AL May 2016

Bachelor of Science in Management – Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Management Certificate in Finance and Information Technology

Real Estate Associate Program Certificate – Project REAP, Atlanta, GA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member – Young Leaders Group of the Urban Land Institute, 2006 - Present

Member – Commercial Real Estate Association (NAIOP), 2012 - Present

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