I know how busy you are and I appreciate the time that you are taking from your day to read my cover letter and resume. I have been involved with the commercial management and construction of both small multifamily and larger commercial office buildings in Northern New Jersey and New York. I also have extensive experience in residential management and construction. From my resume you can see that I maintained my familiarity with the current state of the industry that I have been involved with for the past many years. I am sure that these valuable business experience as COO of my own company will add to the bottom line of your company. My management skills are easily transferred between businesses and I am adaptable to varied and new situations and look forward to challenging work environments. My overall responsibilities were for the daily, long term operations, financing of these companies, contract negotiation and due diligence for any acquisitions and outside financing. I have been involved with the turnaround and restructuring of several of the companies listed on my resume.
I have experience in dealing with contractors, employees and building owners to get the job completed in a timely manner and on budget. I am adapt at contract negotiation and am a team leader. I can work independently having been on the principal and owner side of the real estate equation. I have also with larger more complex groups in order to accomplish the task at hand. I will help develop and implement the long term vision that will add to the policy and direction of your company. I have negotiated leases with many Fortune 500 Companies and have been responsible for managing a multi million dollar portfolio of office, residential, multi family buildings. Being involved with several charitable organizations and as the Chairman of the Newport to Bermuda Race gives me a working knowledge as to how to get the best from individuals by using a polite and personable nature.
I have a strong record of volunteer activities and have been involved with fund raising for many charitable events. I have in the past been employed in a family business (10-40 direct employees, 100+ with outside contractors) and am quite aware of the bottom line that must be attained for any business to survive and thrive in this current economic climate. My business experience gives me the advantages in that I have been there in the bad and good times making the bottom line work. I am adaptable to change and look forward to working in fast paced and friendly environment.
I can supply references upon request.
Thank you for your time in reading my cover letter and resume,
Bjorn R. Johnson
Bjorn R. Johnson
Operations/Facilities/Construction Management Executive
Commercial-Residential Real Estate
A professional operations manager in the commercial and residential real estate markets. Known as a strategic planner with excellent design and implementation skills. Recognized for the ability to negotiate tenant Leases and maintain high tenant retention while maximizing Landlord’s profitability. Known for keeping construction budgets within guide lines. Kept all financial records for these companies as acting CFO and chief market strategist.
Accomplishments
• Executed10% annual rent increase of $100,000.00 by negotiating new leases with Fortune 500 Companies.
• Reduced initial $900,000.00 budget by18% for a commercial exterior and landscape renovation. Renovation was brought in on time and under budget.
• Implemented a 20% energy saving program for a commercial office structure reducing overall fixed costs by $72,000.00.
• Increased net Leasable area by relocating all HVAC equipment to unused areas of a commercial office building with a 4 year payback on capital invested.
• Created a 20% energy savings program by replacing all lighting and HVAC equipment in a 60,000 square foot building.
• Increased the gross rental income by 40% in an underperforming asset by obtaining new tenants, re-negotiating leases and installing a new accounting system. Accomplished the overall goal within an 18 month timeframe.
• Saved over 2 million dollars on construction projects by establishing an open bidding process.
• Implemented a recycling and “green†policy program at a major office complex in order to meet New Jersey State and local requirements.
• Negotiated a settlement with the local town and received the approval for a 55 lot subdivision when the town was originally only willing to approve 45 build able lots.
• Designed and built a thoroughbred racing stable with main house and dependencies, 20 stall barn and exercise track. Completed project in 17 months from purchase to completion.
Work History
MJB Johnson Inc 1985-2008
President/CFO
Lydecker Estates Inc 1985-1995
Vice President of Operations & Acquisitions
Cannon Realty Company 1980-1985
Vice President of Acquisitions
Education
Tufts University
BS in Engineering Science
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