Looking for a new challenge, and to use my experience and education to promote and expand my new company's business
FRANK R. VESPI
Qualifications for Senior Management
Equipped with an M.B.A. and extensive experience in business start-up, management, and development. Diverse background encompasses the real estate/property development (commercial/residential), construction, and restaurant industries. Offers demonstrated talents in advancing complex, multimillion-dollar projects from conception to completion. Applies strong negotiation skills to effectively obtain funding from financial institutions and investors as well as work with subcontractors and tenants to define mutually beneficial contract terms. Fosters cooperation among individuals at all levels of employment to devise creative solutions to complex problems. Exhibits an unparalleled work ethic and commitment to excellence. Areas of expertise include:
* Recruited to establish a homebuilding/general contracting business. Transitioned the company from solely homebuilding (custom and on-spec) to also include commercial building work, storage facilities, industrial commercial buildings, and large condominium projects.
* Initiated, developed, managed, and completed several multimillion-dollar construction projects, including a 64,000 square foot mini-storage facility with an additional 12,000 square feet of commercial store front ($11 million), a 60-unit rental apartment project ($9.1 million), and a 36-unit rental project ($4.8 million).
* Functioned as general contractor for multiple commercial projects, including the renovation of a 200-seat Italian restaurant, the development and construction of a 350-seat banquet hall, and the development and construction of 400,000 square feet of commercial industrial space.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Directed the operations of a variety of businesses, holding responsibility for P&L, sales, subcontractor trade contract negotiations, accounts payable/receivable, customer relations, construction site logistics/supervision, inventory control, job completion follow-up, and employee hiring/training.
* Proposed self-storage, commercial/industrial strip mall, and apartment building construction projects. Established partnerships, located and purchased land, secured construction and permanent financing, obtained required land entitlements, provided facility planning and design, oversaw facility construction and start-up, and negotiated tenant leases. Supported facility managers in making major business decisions.
* Performed as general contractor for the construction of a variety of residential projects, including high-end, single-family custom homes, single-family home renovations and additions, and high-rise condominium renovations.
* Held positions of increasing authority in a family road and sewer business, advancing from laborer to foreman to head estimator/supervisor to vice president. Handled bidding, take-offs, job logistics, fleet management, and equipment control as well as negotiations with labor unions, material suppliers, and subcontractor trades.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
President, VRB Holdings Inc. dba Banyan Homes 1997 to Present
Managing Partner, Alico Road LLC/Alico Road Self Storage LLC 2002 to Present
Managing Partner, Bonita LLC/JFT LLC 1999 to Present
Vice President, Town Paving Ltd./Roydin Holdings Inc./Villa Capri Investments/Verdi’s Restaurant Prior to 1997
CREDENTIALS
Master of Business Administration, Florida Gulf Coast University
Undergraduate Studies in Civil Engineering and Macroeconomics, McMaster University
Certified General Contractor (License #CGC1504735), Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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