Assistant Project Manager

MICHAEL D. GAUMOND

*** ******* ****** ****** *** Mar, CA 92625 949-***-**** *********@*****.***

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Needs Analysis / Project Management / Budgeting / Contract Negotiations / Multi-Site / Assessments Capital Improvement / Business Development / Due Diligence / Risk Management / Partnerships

Utilizing technical, business and human management skills, I drove revenue and enabled long-term growth in real estate development, construction and related industries. A goal-oriented executive, I offer consistent success managing all facets of multimillion dollar development projects for firms ranging from startups to industry leaders.

I am particularly experienced in building and growing strategic partnerships, as well as in complex negotiations. Dynamic leadership skills, combined with a strong consultative approach to problem solving, help me turn seemingly impossible challenges into viable business opportunities. Key strengths include:

• Forging lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships

• Utilizing solid management skills to assure on-time project completion

• Combining business acumen with vision and tenacity to grow revenue

• Astutely managing concurrent ongoing, multisite projects

A creative problem solver with demonstrated strengths in change management, I have cultivated the ability to drive strong business results year after year. Peers note my ability to analyze, assess and move forward with purpose, building and piloting efficient teams, streamlining procedures and assuring top performance.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Established new division, dramatically increasing revenue. To capture additional business from existing NAC clients, diversified into related services. Set up construction management division and co-marketed services to key lenders. Grew sales from startup of $5K/month to over $1.2M annually in under four years.

Ensured consistently strong/loyal teams. Compensation for top client managers lagged behind industry standards after acquisition by LandAmerica. To enhance team production/loyalty, initiated incentivized bonus structure and revised production levels. Maintained superior staff, enhancing production and growing revenue.

Completed critical assessment on time, providing groundwork for sale. State of California negotiated sale of 1.4M sq ft of office space, but needed due diligence reports. With limited resources and time, conducted assessment covering all critical components. Finished reports on time, allowing $2.3B sale to move forward.

Optimized property development procedures, reducing costs. Seligman paid high fees to private contractors to acquire/develop property, with poor results. Assumed general contracting and management responsibility, instituted controls and negotiated materials and services contracts. Saved nearly $1M annually through improved oversight.

CAREER HISTORY

Principal, Gaumond Associates, 2008 to present. Provided due diligence and environmental/engineering assessments for clients including the State of California. Conducted physical inspections, and evaluated key building components.

Administrator, Prince of Peace School, 2009 to 2010. Led reorganization, reduced operating budget and advised board, pastor, principal, and professional staff in all business functions to keep school operational.

Vice President, Development & Construction, Seligman Western Enterprises, Ltd., 2005 to 2008. Recruited by commercial real estate management and development firm to oversee completion of all new construction and development projects. Managed project budget, scheduling and staff of up to fifty.

National Operations Manager, LandAmerica Assessment Corp., 2002 to 2005. Position retained in purchase of National Assessment by LandAmerica. Led national operations of company including budgeting, planning, business development and growth. Managed 80 staff and up to 700 independent contractors in 16 offices in US and Europe.

National Operations Manager, National Assessment Corp. (NAC), 2000 to 2002. Hired by commercial real estate due diligence firm to provide environmental and engineering assessments. Engaged outside service consultants and testing labs. Held final review responsibility for all reports and submittals. Managed business growth and client relationships.

Earlier: Vice President, Comerica Bank. Principal, Gaumond Associates, Assistant VP, American Savings.

Additional: I have served on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of Camp Alandale, a camp for abused children. I pursue a variety of activities including car and motorcycle restoration, fishing, hunting, woodcraft and gardening.

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