Project Director/Project Manager

Ronald K. Thompson II, LEED-AP

321-***-**** Cell 7600 Swiss Fairways Ave., Clermont, Fl. 34711 ********@*****.***

CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR * PROJECT MANAGER * OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE

Hotels Retail Office Churches Medical Schools

Results Oriented – committed to successfully completing projects within deadlines.

 Managed the construction of a dual 200 unit Marriott flagged hotel project with shared amenities.

 Accurately managed a $31 million budget including processing all pay applications and purchase orders.

Proactive – quickly resolve construction issues.

 Collaborated with consultants and project team to assess, resolve, and implement corrections to a major design defect in the building structure.

 Minimized schedule impact due to a significant 12th floor flood and 10th floor fire during construction.

Entrepreneurial – ability to work independently and develop new business methods.

 Implemented pilot QA/QC program resulting in reduced coordination conflicts and minimal owner punchlist items.

 Owned and operated my own business.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Budgeting Material Acquisitions Cost Control Analysis

Value Engineering Negotiating/Contracting of Subcontractors Financial Reporting

Schedule Development/Monitoring Quality Control Implementation Project Closeout

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Director/Owner’s Representative

Spectrum Development Group, Inc. Atlanta, Ga. 2008 - 2010

Represented the developer/owner and managed the general contractor and site contractor for the construction of a 200 unit Springhill Suites and an adjacent 200 unit Fairfield Inn & Suites with a construction value of $31 million.

 Coordinated all sitework activity for the project and for adjacent parcels for Busch Properties.

 Monitored workmanship quality to ensure acceptance by Marriott brand standards and expectations.

 Responsible for managing the construction budget including approving change orders, processing pay applications, and interfacing with bank auditors.

 Completed the buyout of all owner provided items such as FF&E, satellite, telecom & A/V systems, POS and PMS systems.

 Coordinated the installation of operational systems and integration of hotel opening procedures with hotel management. Managed contractor warranty program.

Director of Construction/Owner’s Representative

Intrawest Placemaking Orlando, Fl. 2006 – 2008 (Company closed)

Represented the developer/owner and managed the Construction Management team for the construction of a 256 unit, 12 story, $60 million Westin flagged high rise condo-hotel.

 The project was successfully completed on February 22nd, 2008 and opened on April 3rd, 2008.

 Implemented quality assurance program and monitored strict adherence to Westin quality standards which resulted in no deficiencies from the Westin Brand Standards inspection.

Project Manager

Walt Disney World, Facility Asset Management 2005-2006

 Managed roof maintenance/replacement projects.

 Assisted in updating/maintaining a $13 million annual budget to maintain the roofs for the parks and resorts.

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Project Manager

Hembree Construction, Inc. Orlando, Fl. 2003-2005

 Managed multiple commercial ground up and renovation projects.

 Directed the construction of a Suntrust bank in 120 days.

 Led the construction team on a 65 day build out of an Autozone.

Project Manager

Mainstream Construction Group, Inc. Altamonte Springs, Fl. 2002- 2003

 Administered the Advance Auto account for the re-branding of 250 Discount Auto Parts stores overseeing 3 superintendents/crews throughout the state of Florida along with 2 ground up projects.

 Work was performed on a fast track schedule with as many as 12 conversions performed in a month.

Project Manager/Estimator

Ranger Building Services, Inc. Kissimmee, Florida 2000- 2002 (Company Closed)

 Managed construction activities for design/build church projects.

 Achieved the completion of a 15,000 sf sanctuary and renovation to existing church.

Project Manager/Estimator

Southlake Constructors, Inc. Oakland, Florida 1999-2000 (Company Closed)

 Managed and estimated municipality projects.

 Projects included a fire station, school, and airport exterior renovation.

Project Manager/Estimator

Golden Hammer Contractors, Inc. Orlando, Florida 1998-1999 (Company Closed)

 Project Manager for commercial design/builds and rehabs and custom residential homes.

 Projects included improvement and expansion of Walt Disney World hotel, restaurant, and merchandise facilities, tenant improvements, and construction of pole barns.

President

Orlando International Waterski Center 1994-1998

 Rendered professional waterskiing services to international clientele.

 Developed sales and marketing plans, maintained bookkeeping, and interfaced with sponsors.

 Skied professionally and represented sponsors at pro tour events and boat shows and provided input for product development and marketing.

President

Swiss Ski School Skiing, Inc. Clermont, Florida 1988-1994

 Held residential contractor’s license for small vacation home development consisting of custom homes from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet.

 Operated the professional skiing services for Swiss Ski School, an international waterski school.

 Responsibilities included: providing expert instruction in both English and French, accounting services, staff scheduling, and operation of a waterski pro shop.

Financial Analyst

Martin Marietta Aerospace, Orlando, Florida 1985-1988

 Prepared and negotiated prime contract proposals in response to Government request for proposals and interfaced with Government auditors.

 Additional requirements included cost control of major subcontracts valued in excess of 400 million dollars.

 Duties included the analysis of subcontractor cost performance reports to maintain control of both cost and schedule variances and the preparation of Quarterly Contract Status Reports for upper management.

 Worked as an Engineer’s Assistant on their co-op program while attending university from 1982-1985.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

B.S.B.A. - Accounting, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

LEED-AP 2009

Residential Contractor’s License 1992-1994

Proficient in Microsoft Project, PROLOG Construction Management Software, and Primavera.

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