I am seeking a position with both challenge and room for the unique contribution my background can bring as an executive or manager for a construction of real estate development firm.
John L. Tatum
1056 East Queen Street, Strasburg, Virginia 22657 * 540-335-2350 * jltatum78[at]gmail.com
I am seeking a position with both challenge and room for the unique contribution my background can bring. Willing to travel as need.
Construction Executive and General Contractor: I have been fortunate to enjoy a classical management career that has included key positions in real estate development and general contracting companies with revenues ranging from $5,000,000 to $35,000,000. Career Track: Professional growth through such positions as Superintendent, Educator, Real Estate Broker, President, and Vice President of Operations.
Entrepreneurial Experience/Start-ups: Over the past 16 years, I have been utilizing hands-on experience to create and implement standard operating procedures and establish market share for successful, start-up real estate develop and construction firms. I have a track record of increasing sales, reducing costs, and streamlining operations in a wide range of situations.
Proven Record – Across All Major Corporate Functions: I am skilled in all areas of executive management, operations, facilities management, tenant relations, inventory control, vendor relations, contract negotiations, proposal development, and estimating. I possess richly varied P&L experience and have consistently exceeded company objectives achieving double-digit gains in revenues and profits.
Bachelor of Science in Education, 1994, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
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SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS AND SKILLS
Orchestrated the turnaround of an 8a, woman owned general contracting firm by quadrupling revenues from $5 to $20 million in seven months by securing department of transportation, state, and federal government contracts.
President of J.L. Tatum Contracting Company, Inc. Assembled and supervised a team of 50 managers, superintendents, foremen, and laborers. Completed $50 million in commercial and multi-unit residential developments and infrastructure construction as a result of the damage caused by hurricane Katrina. Built the largest man-made water feature in the state of Mississippi, Cascades, Hattiesburg, MS.
Construction Skills: Extensive experience in all phases of Division 1, General Requirements, Division 2, Site Construction, and Division 3, Concrete as well as wood and metal frame and concrete building construction. Presently hold a Virginia Class A Contractors license. Qualified candidate for General Contractor Licenses with major classifications in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.
Management Skills: Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly personable and capable of working with other executives, family controlled businesses, corporate boards, vendors, subcontractors, and employees. Proficient in solving problems and implementing solutions under tight deadlines. Hands-on executive that learned the business from the ground up, capable of efficiently managing all levels of budgets.
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Vice President of Operations, Providence Construction, LLC, Fairhope, AL, 1/2009 – 7/2009
President, J.L. Tatum Contracting Company, Inc, Strasburg, VA and Gulfport, MS, 2006 – 2008
President, The Virginia Companies, LLC, Strasburg, VA, 1998 - 2006
Broker, ERA, OakCrest Realty, Inc., Winchester, VA, 1998 - 2006
Secondary School Teacher and Coach, Fairfax, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, 1994 – 1998
Superintendent, S.W. Rodgers Company, Inc., Gainesville, VA, 1989 – 1994
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