Anthony Fond

Tampa, Florida ***** w 813-***-**** w www.anthonyfond.com w acqwwb@r.postjobfree.com

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

OPERATIONS & GENERAL MANAGEMENT w SENIOR REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE & PROJECT MANAGER

Seasoned, innovative, and results-driven executive with entrepreneurial spirit and strong history of

directing all stages of real estate acquisition, development, and management for projects up to $80M.

Business-savvy senior management professional recognized for drive/success in multi-million dollar real estate and high-growth construction industries. Proven project management expertise from inception to closeout on high-end commercial and residential projects. Continuous learner with design-build proficiency and natural talent for building trust due to infectious positive attitude, adaptability, and highly effective collaboration.

Areas of Expertise

Business Development Operations Management Project Management Process Improvements

Real Estate Management Cost Control Budgeting & Finance Property Management

Construction Management Team Building Training & Development Negotiations

Regulatory Compliance Purchasing Analytic Problem Solving Labor Relations

Professional Experience

SENIOR VP OPERATIONS / CEO " FOND LLC, Coral Springs, Florida (1999 – 2015)

Founded and managed P&L for two start-ups (private real estate investment group with seven locations, and construction design, development, and project management company). Supervised 23 direct reports (143 in chain of command). Reported to six-member Board of Directors and 40+ private and non-private investors (domestic and international).

Business Development: Balanced strategic visioning and tactical execution to grow start-ups. Played key role in building company recognized for achieving highest ROI for investors in shortest time. Identified and landed 100+ New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and out-of-country private real estate investors.

Profitability: Attained multi-million dollar revenues with up to 31% profit margins despite fluctuating real estate market in Florida. Corporate revenue grew as investors came on board (180% in first three years) and profits increased as properties were cost-effectively sold, renovated, leased and/or managed.

Operations Management: Oversaw all processes including real estate property development and construction project management, financial performance, investor relations, and personnel decisions. Established brand for impeccable quality and responsive customer relations.

Project Management: Seamlessly directed 30+ commercial construction projects and 100+ residential, from start-up to closeout. Managed up to four projects simultaneously with budgets ranging from $30,000 to $80M. Closely monitored progress, expenditures, quality, safety, and costs. [See Resume Addendum.]

Construction Management: Supervised construction management from investor/owner signing to project completion. Hired/scheduled hundreds of contractors in multiple states. Established policies to improve safety performance. Cut building costs by as much as 25% over five years.

Real Estate Management: Directed real estate matters, re-sale negotiations, and condo conversions. Managed brokers and agents regarding contracts, closings, and end-user documentation. Reviewed and edited real property development and end use plans, obtained investor approval, and executed projects.

Acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships: Targeted, directed and closed seven acquisitions worth over $500M in real estate. Worked with private investors worldwide including Penang, Stockholm, London and Singapore. Constructed joint ventures in China, India and other politically complex countries.

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Property Management: Managed/maintained 7,000+ individual units (apartments, condominiums, restaurants, high-end office buildings, and strip malls) on behalf of investors.

Finance: Led venture capital-backed IPO process; principal liaison between investors, law firms, and mortgage/title companies. Negotiated credit facilities for growth needs of organization.

Development Funding: Raised venture capital funds to purchase, build/renovate, lease, or re-sell properties up to $80M. Led investment development funding efforts throughout U.S. and internationally. Worked with nine groups of venture capitalists within last three years.

Contract Negotiations: Landed contract for two 10-story hotel/condominium buildings (Orlando, FL) with private investor from Peru. Reduced costs on land purchase and saved investor $1.6M (on $100M project).

Purchasing: Coordinated due diligence for real property purchases and closings. Maximum ROI: 27% within 60 days. Average ROI: 11-17% within 90 days.

Cost Controls: Introduced cost-saving policies to fine-tune ROI maximization. Reduced annual costs by changing positions from salaried to commission-only. Achieved 30% cost savings per year on payroll ($70K within first year). Negotiated with wholesalers/dealers to store purchased construction materials until delivery. Saved $20K+ annually by eliminating warehouse lease and labor costs.

Human Resources: Determined operations headcount needs and ensured compliance with company policies. Increased number of investors and staff by 40% over 10 years. Reviewed, edited, and set forth performance-based guidelines to train and evaluate personnel.

Process Improvements: Identified and directed process improvements for efficiencies. Reduced project schedule by up to 33%. Changed subcontractor bidding process to triple-project bid based on time-stamped contract. Subcontractor jobs sold quicker and completed faster.

Budgeting: Reviewed P&L statements, operating budgets, financial data, and contracts with key accounts and attorneys.

Competitive Intelligence: Networked with builders and developers to maintain market awareness. Developed market intelligence on competition, price points, and venture capital opportunities for region.

Education & Certifications

Trane College of Building Automation (commercial division continuing education) 1996 - 2000

Tracer Summit System Operation; soon to enroll in VSDs and Their Effects on System Components

Baylor College of Medicine: Educator Certification Course (Bio-Ed Online) 1995 – 1999

Competency 046 – Chemicals of Life, Molecules of Life (study required to design-build an MRI Institute).

Education-Portal.com, Praxis Biology: Molecular Structure Basics 1993 – 1995

Ferris State University, HVACR Institute of Engineering, Technology & Energy Management

EPA Certifications including EPA608, EPA609, R410A

Technical Acumen

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio, ACT, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe

Photoshop CS6, WebEasy Professional, Gimp, Canon Digital Photo Professional, Style Master

Professional Affiliations

Southeast Florida Real Estate Investors Association, Distressed Real Estate Investors Association,

South Florida Real Estate Networking Group, West Palm Beach Real Estate Investors, Palm Beach Real Estate Investors Association South County, South Florida Real Estate Club, Delray Real Estate Network,

Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Investor Group, Boca Raton Real Estate Investor Network

Anthony Fond

Tampa, Florida 33629 w 813-***-**** w www.anthonyfond.com w acqwwb@r.postjobfree.com

RESUME ADDENDUM

Major Commercial Construction Projects

MIRAMAR HIGH SCHOOL, Miramar, FL - $40M

WESTON TOWN CENTER, Weston, FL - $9M

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING CENTER (MRI), Plantation, FL - $12M

2600 WILLIAMS ISLAND CONDOMINIUM, Aventura, FL - $80M

MUVICO PARADISE THEATER 24, Davie, FL - $6M

MUVICO THEATER 18, Pompano Beach, FL - $4M

CHANNEL 5 TV STATION, West Palm Beach, FL - $10.7M

LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL, Lake Worth, FL - $38M

WELLINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, Wellington, FL - $7.3M

GREEN ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL, Lake Worth, FL - $9.2M

NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, Lake Worth, FL - $5M

PEMBROKE PINES MIDDLE SCHOOL, Pembroke Pines, FL - $28M

Major Residential Construction Projects

Ground up Projects from $249K to $13.6M

Renovations from $27K to $350K

Volunteer Activity & Causes

EcoLab Volunteer (global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies) (2003 – Present)

Animal Health Foundation, Humane Society, and PETA Volunteer (2000 – Present)

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