KERRY ALAN AXTELL
5423 SE GRAHAM DR.
STUART, FL 34997
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Bottom-line-driven professional with a successful track record with 20 years of leadership and achieved results in the construction industry. Recognized for attaining exceptional operational and revenue-based achievement. Highly motivated self-starter who analytically evaluates and decisively addresses problems as they arise. Superior ability to work in upstream situations where self-reliance and lateral thinking is required. Solid understanding of best practices and ability to guide teams through successful implementation to improve efficiency and increase safety. Energetic multi-tasker who sets an example for organization and work ethic. Creative problem solver with top-notch people skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong estimating, blueprint reading and negotiating skills.
EXPERIENCE:
2004 – Present Kerico Builders, Inc. Stuart, Florida
President – Company performs new and rehab construction for both commercial and residential projects. The company has completed many commercial tenant buildouts, retail façade renovations of strip centers, high end residential rebuilds and high rise exterior remediations.
ï‚· Performed all business development
ï‚· Set up financial and accounting aspects of the business.
ï‚· Created vendor contracts.
ï‚· Estimated and bid all jobs.
ï‚· Project Manager on all jobs.
ï‚· Kept all jobs on budget, on time and profitable.
ï‚· Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction.
1997 – 2004 Centex Homes Boynton Beach, Florida
Centex Homes is a residential production builder of communities with amenities for single family, multi-family and active adults. The evolution of my positions with Centex was due to achievement and work ethic.
Area Construction Manager
ï‚· Managed over 15 Field Managers in 12 subdivisions.
ï‚· Responsible for coordinating pre-construction of communities with Land Development for infrastructure installment and building pad certifications.
ï‚· Responsible for Construction Supervisor training and performance evaluations.
ï‚· Maintained the highest customer satisfaction and lowest budget overruns within the Division. Prepared pro-forma budgets.
ï‚· Worked with Purchasing/Estimating department on pricing and vendors.
Entitlements/Product Development
ï‚· Position encompassed a consolidation of many tasks including architecture, product development, site planning, municipal approvals, sales and marketing renderings, informational formats and rollout seminars to the Division for community kickoffs.
ï‚· Worked directly with engineering companies and Land Development Department on infrastructure layout in coordination with product layout to eliminate conflicts.
ï‚· Responsible for design and implementation of clubhouses and other site amenities.
Architectural Manager
ï‚· Created the Southeast Divisional Architectural Department and brought drawings in-house.
ï‚· With my knowledge of construction, was able to design construction friendly details to our plans that reduced costs and mistakes in the field. The move saved the company thousands of dollars up front and countless intangible dollars on shortened construction time which also reduced budget over runs which is exponential in a production environment.
ï‚· Great success in resolving construction issues for the field.
ï‚· Began working with the Centex National recruiter to set up presentations and recruit on college campuses for Construction Supervisors and Draftsmen.
ï‚· Worked closely with Sales, Estimating, Marketing and Entitlement Departments to develop site plans and products while spearheading the site plan and architectural approvals through city municipalities.
ï‚· Responsible for budgeting and pro-forma projections.
ï‚· Performed estimating functions and managed 7 employees.
Permitting Manager
ï‚· Management of the permitting process for the entire Division.
ï‚· Permitted over 1300 homes by the end of 2004.
ï‚· Managed three Permit Runners.
ï‚· Developed new system for streamlining and tracking the handling of information for processing.
Quality Assurance Manager
ï‚· Developed the Quality Assurance program in our division from the national company perspective. Our division did not have a written program at the time.
ï‚· Became one of the leading divisions with in the company as a model for the Quality Assurance Program.
Construction Superintendent III
ï‚· Managed an average of 20-25 homes.
 Had the highest customer satisfaction and one of the lowest PONC’s in the Division.
 Received award for “Best Cycle Time†within the Division.
1994 – 1997 Lennar Homes Brandon, Florida and Wellington, Florida
Construction Superintendent
1991 – 1994 Arvida Homes Brandon, Florida
Construction Superintendent
1989 – 1991 Arthur Rutenberg Homes Palm Harbor, Florida Construction Superintendent
EDUCATION:
AA Business – Middle Georgia College
BS Finance – Florida State University
LICENSE HELD:
Certified General Contractor CGC059419
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