Robert Bachman
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
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Summary of Qualifications
• Strong management and leadership skills with employees, customers, vendors, stake holders, and financial institutions;
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• Competent with Word, Excel, Publisher, and Quickbooks.
Experience
Owner/Founder, WBG SW Florida, Inc., Bonita Springs, Florida 1994-Present
• Developed and operate residential real estate and seasonal/annual rental business;
• Developed and operate residential/commercial maintenance and remodeling business;
• Developed successful property management business (sold 1995); and
• Responsible for up to 35 employees and overseeing all aspects of the business including budgets, payroll, human recourses, business development, and project management.
President/Division Manager, Weitz Properties, Inc., Bonita Springs, Florida 1984-1994
• Oversaw construction completion of twin 32 story luxury condominium at a cost of over $90,000,000 acting as liaison between the owner and lender;
• Responsible for land acquisition, design, financing, sales, management, and construction of over 300 residential units in Bonita Bay; and
• Responsible for land acquisition, design, financing, leasing, management, and construction of over 60,000 square feet of office space.
Project Manager, The Weitz Company, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa 1977-1984
• Responsible for land acquisition and zoning for life care retirement housing;
• Negotiated and oversaw construction and permanent financing for over 3,000 residential units and 600 nursing home beds throughout the eastern United States utilizing conventional financing, taxable bonds, and tax exempt bonds.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 1971, Major Sociology with emphasis in corrections and Minor secondary education.
Various courses in business management and accounting in preparation for a Masters in Business Administration degree.
Professional Affiliations and Community Service
• State of Florida licensed real estate broker;
• State of Florida licensed general contractor;
• State of Florida licensed community association manager (expired);
• State of North Carolina licensed general contractor;
• Bonita Springs Board of Realtors 20+ years
• Bonita Springs Utilities Director 2000-Present, Vice President 2 years, President 3 years;
• Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce 20+ years, Director 4 terms, Treasurer 2 years, Director of the Year 2000;
• Rotary Club of Bonita Springs 1987-2008, Director 2 terms.