To seek a position to provide my experience in commercial, industrial and residential development contracting field for over 25 years. With my experience, skills, training and knowledge of the industry, I believe I would be a valuable asset. I have gained knowledge that allows me to communicate effectively with clients, staff members, govermental agencies, prime & sub-contractors.
CHARLES A. WHITEHEAD
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Twenty-nine years of diverse construction management and successful entrepreneurship including commercial, industrial and exclusive custom residential projects.
• Successful endeavors include numerous subdivisions, land developments, commercial centers, mini-storage facilities, industrial remodeling and tenant improvement projects.
• Exceptional project leadership demonstrated through: concept development, budgeting, scheduling, site selection, land acquisition, permits and legal processes, subcontractor relations, contract negotiations, purchasing, public utility coordination, building/landscape design, project completion, and quality control.
• Adept in subcontractor/vendor motivation and follow-through, consistently meeting and exceeding scheduled commitments, mastering quality and budget requirements.
• Strong supervisory skills exhibited through: recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, managing/motivating staff, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Excel in all elements of project design, including coordinating and interfacing with architects/engineers to prepare land mapping, grading plans, on and off-site improvement plans, building plans and specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Relate quickly and easily to multi-cultural settings, personalities and varying levels of authority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Pharaoh (project management software). Able to quickly learn other software as required.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President 1987 to Present
Desert Premier, Inc., Riverside, California
Develop company’s long-range planning and daily management of all business operations, marketing and contract administration. Supervise and direct approximately 80 staff members, supervisors and subcontractors. Conduct comprehensive project analysis, prepare bids, make marketing presentations for new commercial, industrial and residential construction projects. Manage field operations via interface with construction superintendents and subcontractors. Administer each phase of project development from initial concept to securing loans, work with architects, and managing project completion and final client acceptance walk-throughs.
Principal 2008 to Present
Akers & Whitehead Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada
Adjunct professor for the Nevada Business Development/Construction Education Program teaching workshops for the development of small business enterprises in the areas of purchasing, business procedures, construction administration, project management, bonding and business development.
Charles A. Whitehead
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
Principal 2000-2006
Help-U-Sell World Class Realty, Riverside, California
Oversaw day-to-day operations, sales, marketing, budgets and accounting of business. Residential sales exceeded $27 million.
Vice-President, Land and Commercial/Residential Development 1984-1989
Aware Development Company, Riverside, California
Managed all aspects of field operations, customer support and quality control. Prepared and submitted comprehensive buds. Handled subcontractor and vendor negotiations. Obtained building permits and resolved other legal issues. Prepared loan applications and negotiated construction loan terms. Directed architects to develop detailed project plans and specifications. Created master plan development implementation strategies.
EDUCATION
Light Construction and Land Development Program Certificate 1988
University of California, Riverside
Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice 1986
Riverside Community College, Riverside, California
Attended numerous “Building of America“ continuing education classes/training workshops related to project management, customer service, marketing, sales and similar topics.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Contractors License B-1, State of California #B504402
Real Estate License, State of California #01424093
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/VOLUNTEER WORK
Building Industry Association (BIA), Baldy View Chapter
Associate General Contractors, Las Vegas Chapter
Executive Staff, The Way Ministries, Riverside, California
Riverside County Sheriff Department Level One Reserve Deputy
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