To be able to use my 26 years of experience in a wide variety of construction areas to help a company grow for the next 15-20 years.
JAMES E. BERRY, JR.
2562 Partridge Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33884
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Detail-oriented executive. Ability to deliver exceptional results with focus on bottom line cost management. Established reputation in Central Florida as project manager/director of multi-million dollars residential, commercial and government projects. Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills result in exceptional team performance from direct reports and third party service providers.
• Current Active Florida General Contractor’s License: CGC #1512317
• Passed stated unlimited General Contractor’s exams in Florida, North and South Carolina
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
BOYKEN INTERNATIONAL – Orlando, FL 2008-2009
Senior Project Manager
• Completed a 705 room upscale hotel renovation in five months, ahead of schedule, under budget, with an extremely high level of operator satisfaction.
• Completed a 90 unit vacation villa refurbishment on time, within budget, with a high level of operator satisfaction.
DEMETREE BUILDERS, Inc. – Orlando, Florida 2005 - 2008
Director of Construction
• Turned around construction division of privately held company. In less than six months, division profit went from -$412.00 loss to +$165,000 profit.
• First year profit (2005) was more than $1 million.
• Delivered second year (2006) division profit of $2.6 million, while reducing expenses by $100,000 under budget/plan.
• Residential projects included: single family housing development (161 lots), duplex housing development (166 lots), a townhouse condominium development of 72 units and a 20,000+ sq. ft. medical office building, with site development oversight of 7 additional projects throughout Central Florida.
GENERAL PHYSICS CORPORATION – Bartow, Florida 2004 - 2005
Operations Officer
• Promoted from Deputy Debris Operations Manager with first week of employment.
• Managed the removal of approximately two million cubic yards of hurricane debris in Polk County. Area of work included 2,000+ sq. miles within Polk County including over 5,000 miles of county maintained roads.
• All work performed within Dept. of Homeland Security “FEMA†guidelines. Recognized as “Emergency Preparedness Specialistâ€.
• Management oversight required 24/7 operating schedule during peak disaster.
• Oversight of hiring, training and managing 170 personnel, including:
o 2 field managers
o 2 communications managers distributing 125 emergency band radios daily
o 1 assistant manager
o 159 field monitors
o 6 transportation coordinators overseeing 131 rental vehicle fleet
o 2 dispatchers
o 4 administrative personnel
o 4 data entry personnel
THE CASSIDY ORGANIZATION – Winter Haven, FL 2002 - 2004
Vice President, Residential Construction
• Responsible for all operational aspects of semi-custom home construction.
• Closings increased from 46 units (approximate value: $8 million) in 2002
to a projected 130 units (approximate value $30 million) in 2004.
• Oversight of 11 field and office personnel including:
o 4 superintendents
o 1 warranty service technician
o 2 labor/workers
o 1 estimator
o 1 jr. project manager
o 1 permit technician
o 1 construction operations coordinator
DARDEN RESTAURANTS – Orlando, FL 1995 – 2002
Design Project Manager
• Responsible for managing remodel design and construction of Red Lobster and Olive Garden Restaurants throughout United States.
• Oversight coordination of entire remodel process working with internal operation and purchasing teams, as well as third party providers, including:
o Architects
o Engineers
o Municipalities
o Developers
o Design Consultants
o General Contractors
• Completed 50-75 units annually between 1996-2002.
• Served as Construction Manager on an as needed basis, which included on-site field coordination, scheduling, quality assurance and final inspections.
• Left for career advancement opportunity/promotion to VP with previous employer.
T&G HOMES – Winter Park, FL 1994 - 1995
Vice President, Residential Construction
• New business/start up venture. Oversight of residential division
• Left for opportunity with Fortune 500 Company.
VENTURE STORES, INC – O’Fallon, MO 1991 - 1994
District Manager, Field Services
• Supervised 19 field technicians responsible for maintenance of 32 stores in 6 states.
• Also held position of Sr. Project Manager with responsibilities for store expansion and remodeling.
• Projects were valued at more than $19 million and included:
o 4 new stores: 108,000 sq. ft. per location
o 1 store remodel: 100,000 sq. ft. of space
o 4 store expansions: 20,000 sq. ft. per location
WELBRO CONSTRUCTORS, INC – Winter Park, FL 1986 - 1991
Special Projects Manager
• New Construction:
o 7 retail shopping centers
o 1 movie theater (8 screen)
o 45 tenant build outs
o 2 hotels
o 30 Citrus Bowl luxury skybox suites/design-build project
• Remodel:
o 14 Darden (formerly General Mills) offices
o 12 Red Lobster restaurants
o 12 Denny’s restaurants
o 4 hotels
o 13 mall tenant locations
o operational facilities renovations (various)
CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES – Winter Haven, FL 1985 - 1986
Housing Construction Manager
• Responsible for approximately 140 single family and multi-family
housing projects.
GULF CONSTRUCTORS INTERNATIONAL – Orlando, FL 1984 - 1985
Project Manager
• Promoted from Assistant Project Manager
• Various hotel and retail projects
• Major hospital addition for Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital
RYAN HOMES – Tampa, FL 1983 – 1984
Division Manager Training Program
• Served as summer intern. Offered full time position upon graduation.
EDUCATION:
Michigan State University 1983
B.S. - Construction Management
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY ACTIVITY:
Camp Sparta – Sebring FL 2003 – Present
Current Chairman of Board of Directors
• Marriott Vacation Club International $ 1,000,000
• United Artist 8-screen movie theater $ 750,000
Residential Est. Project Value
• Semi-Custom Homes (176 units) $38,000,000
• Lake Saunders Single Family Homes $22,750,000
• T&G Construction $ 8,400,000
• Lake Frederica Condominiums $ 5,400,000
Government/Healthcare Est. Project Value
• Polk County Debris Removal (hurricane disasters) $ 6,000,000
• Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital (addition/renovation) $ 5,000,000
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