Building professional

MICHAEL HOLM

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BUILDING CONTRACTOR / REALTOR

Budgets & Cost Control / Client Relations / Contract Pricing & Negotiations / Capital Development Subcontractor & Vendor Relations / Bids & Proposals / Multi-state / Forecasting / Planning / Sales

As a results-oriented leader, I directed the successful completion of numerous commercial and residential construction projects located in multiple states. My ability to overcome challenges and deliver products and services that exceed customer expectations has enhanced business opportunities and client relations. I have successfully led day to day operations at my development firm for over 15 years.

By creating and implementing process improvements in multi-site construction environments, I reduced costs and simultaneously increased productivity, consistently adding to the bottom line. Throughout my career, I led project turnarounds, including streamlining to ensure cost effective and successful completions.

• Completing projects on time and under budget

• Seizing opportunities to grow profits

• Overcoming delays to meet challenging deadlines

• Implementing cost saving solutions

• Negotiating contracts with clients and vendors

I am a licensed general building contractor in Oregon and California, a licensed Realtor in California, and hold Arcata Development Licenses A, B, C36, C39, HAZ and HIC. I possess a firm understanding of cost and schedule controls and am an expert in inspiring high-level performance from professional and subcontracted staff.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Securing contracts with commercial clients. Tasked with generating contracts for company. Fostered relations with architects, general contractor, vendors and subcontractors. Grew company, built solid reputation and secured long lasting business relationships.

Developing unique construction plans. Fisheries dock needed to replace wood beams and needed to maintain operations during construction. Designed and built dock assemblies off site. Redesigned dock to last longer and created unique construction plan. Completed project early and fisheries dock operated throughout process.

Creating financing plans. Kentucky Fried Chicken mandates that franchisees update stores to new corporate image resulting in complete demolition and rebuilding of exterior. Developed construction and financing plans for individual franchisers. Rebuilt several KFC restaurants that remained open throughout process.

Reducing costs. Many areas within the company were spending money unnecessarily. Started an efficiency study that solicited ideas from company employees. Evaluated all vendor and supply contracts. Renegotiated contracts, saving the company $100K annually.

Identifying lucrative opportunities. Manufacturer’s siding recall left thousands of homeowners with defective products. Identified owner’s and initiated campaign to assist in warranty recovery and residing. Increased profits 30% and grew business.

Completing historic renovations. Challenged to renovate historic building needing historically accurate windows. Located and hired custom window builder. Created construction plan that minimally disturbed businesses and renters and maintained historic significance of building.

CAREER HISTORY

President / General Contractor, Arcata Development, 1990 to present. Promoted to manage and lead customer relations, job scope definition and plan changes. Directed negotiations, schedules and contract management. Prepared estimates, cost analysis, presentations, schedules and contracts for construction company. Managed multi-site locations and million dollar budgets. Managed P&L and team of 20.

Property Manager, Arcata Development. Managed commercial and residential properties. Led contract management, leasing, maintenance, acquisitions and disposition of properties. Oversaw 100 units including commercial offices, restaurants, apartment complexes, land and single family residences.

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