Jake Grant
**********@*****.***
Sugarland, Texas 77479
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science Texas State University
Esquela De Idiomas (Spanish) Costa Rica
University of Houston (Spanish)
Memorial High School
QUALIFICATIONS
Independent custom home builder, land acquisition and research specialist (landman), Independent Business Owner, Marketer, Manager, college-degreed, computer literate, independently motivated, experienced, and competent
WORK HISTORY
November 2007-January 2009 Dan Orbeck & Associates
Ran title in East Texas County Courthouses, abstract plants, and other online courthouses, developed chain of title, tracked down owners, ascertained tax status, developed runsheets, and provided title curative. Title in this part of Texas is considered to be some of the most difficult there is
October2003-November 2007 C.E.O. Grant Developments, Inc.
Manufactured custom: high-end town homes in the inner loop area of Houston. Responsibilities include: market analysis and trends, preparation of bank loan packages, cost estimates, negotiations and coordination with subcontractors, preparations of bank draws, bookkeeping, proper insurance coverage’s, up to date legal documents, release of liens, design of homes, coordination with architects and engineers, permitting, supervising, scheduling, marketing, sales, and negotiations with realtors
July 2002-August2003 Supervisor/Financier Wynden Builders
Built and supervised construction of remodels and high end custom town homes. Responsibilities included: securing investment capitol, cost estimates, market analysis, bids from major sub contractors via blueprints, supervising sub contractors, management, material requisitions, and sales
January2000-May2002 Owner/Operator Grant Services
Residential tractor grading for: driveway and sidewalk, knockdowns, scraping, type 2 grading for drainage, foundation construction, debris removal, and landscaping for various builders and developers in the Katy, Sugarland, and greater Houston area
January 1999-December 1999 Robertson & Corbut
Researched courthouses to develop chain of title, prepared necessary documentation, tracked down owners, and negotiated and acquired leases
March 1998-January 1999 Robert W. Pell And Associates
Researched courthouses to develop chain of title, prepared necessary documentation, tracked down owners, and negotiated leases
February 1997-March 1998 Portman, Flenikein & McCall
Researched various courthouses, abstract plants, and tax offices to ascertain mineral ownership and get leases
June1996-December1996 Independent Insurance Agent Mass Mutual
Developed my own customer base, attended seminars, and went to company meetings on a daily basis. Networked and analyzed customer needs and risks and provided proper coverage with insurance type products. Earned a Group 1 insurance license
March 1995-May 1996 Citadel Computer Systems
Sold computer software program to Network Managers throughout the United States. Heavy calling and technical understanding of computer network needs. Program helped reduce network traffic and maintain software licensing agreements while tailored to end users needs
REFERENCES
Steve Chapin 713-***-****
Dan Orbeck 713-***-****
Andre Dawson 713-***-****