Perform Businees Development services for construction or build to suit development
John R. Goss, Business Development/Construction Management Executive 1150 Valor Ridge Way NW Kennesaw, GA 30152
John has seven years of Business Development experience obtaining restaurant and other commercial construction projects for construction companies or developing new business for Mattress Safe, Inc.
John has a wealth of construction knowledge, experience and contacts as a result of over 30 years experience from all (3) sides of the construction/facilities industry.
Architect/Engineer Owner Contractor
Throughout John’s career he has been responsible for the construction of more than 450 restaurants, over 30 Eckerd Drugstores, (1) Convenience store/petroleum facility, over 500 restaurant remodels and numerous other shopping center and retail facilities. This comprehensive experience has provided him with a unique vision of the entire development, design, construction and facilities process.
With the economic downturn and decrease in construction activity, John re-invented himself and used his people skills and strategic planning skills to be successful in commission sales.
COMMISSION SALES EXPERIENCE
MATTRESS SAFE, INC. 11/4/08 to 7/10/2009
(Manufacturer of Bed Bug Certified Mattress Encasements that are waterproof, breathable,
fire-retardant and non-allergenic. – 5 year old company)
Director of Sales
• Analyzed industry and developed strategy to target largest companies in the Pest Control Industry
• Represented company by exhibiting at numerous trade shows
• Researched and made initial contact with Technical Directors of each targeted company
• Made presentations to Senior Management
• Became sole supplier for Terminix (largest Pest Control Company in the USA)
• Obtained the largest single order in Mattress safe, Inc. company history
• Established (2)Master Distributors, (6) Distributors & numerous new Dealers
• Influenced one of the largest pest control companies to consider changing their Bed Bug Treatment procedure, test Mattress Safe, Inc. product and request volume pricing
MULTI-UNIT RESTAURANT CHAIN & GENERAL CONTRACTING EXPERIENCE
CHIX FOOD WAREHOUSE, INC. 4/28/08 to 10/24/08
(Start-up Company to Build Warehouse Style Grocery Stores in Arabian Gulf)
Director of Construction & Engineering
• Designed 20,000 s.f. prototype store
• Developed construction documents in-house
• Developed Budgets and Cost Estimates
• Bid out all Building Materials and Equipment to ship 25 stores in Containers to the Middle East
THIS START-UP COMPANY RAN OUT OF FUNDS. JOHN WAS NOT PAID FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS.
GENUINE PROPERTY SOLUTIONS, LLC 8/06 – 8/08
Managing Member – Owner
• Built a 10,000 s.f. Discovery Point Child Development Center in Cumming, GA
• Design-Build a 1,200 s.f. building and plant nursery yard for Naturescape in Jasper, GA
• Design-Build a 15,130 s.f. BODYPLEX Fitness Center in Dawsonville, GA
• Performed Due-Diligence, Rezoning, etc on numerous development projects.
• Awarded Bid for Firkin & Crown Pub & Grill Cumming, GA (Financing not obtained)
GENUINE PROPERTY SOLUTIONS, LLC CLOSED Due to factors as a result of the economy.
GOLDEN SOUTH CONSTRUCTION, LLC 1/05 – 7/28/06 (Owned by Clark Scherer of Scherer Construction)
President
• Built (2) 4,300 s.f. Golden Rule Bar-B-Q Restaurants in GA
• Built 53 Plaza West a 10,000 s.f. Retail Center in Jasper, GA
• Built out The Bed Store in Jasper, GA
• Built out Curves ladies fitness center in Jasper, GA
• Built a 15,000 s.f. Retail Center in Braselton, GA
• Built a 10,000 s.f. BodyPlex fitness center in Jasper, GA
SCHERER CONSTRUCTION OF MID GEORGIA, LLC 5/04-1/05
Project Manager
• Built 6,300 s.f. Michael’s Steaks/Seafood in Hoover, AL
GOLDEN SOUTH, LLC (Franchisee of Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Michael’s Steaks/Seafood) 5/04 – 9/06
As the member of the LLC with restaurant design and construction experience, performed the following:
• Due-diligence Restaurant Design Construction Equipment Procurement
Eckerd 7/02-5/04
Regional Construction Manager
• Built 30 new stores in 22 months
• Reduced the Average Development Time in GA, AL & TN from 16 to 13 months
• Reduced the Average Construction Costs by $10.00 per Square foot
• Had as many as 25 projects under construction at the same time
• Opened (15) 14,000 sq. ft. stores in 6 weeks
• Brought (9) 2004 stores into 2003 fiscal year to help the company meet their 2003 store openings commitment to Wall Street
• Built the 2nd highest number of stores out of 15 RCM’s
VISION Const. Mgmt. 2/02 - 3/04
President
• Built numerous Zaxby’s restaurants
• Built Wing’s Landing Grill in Lawrenceville, GA
• Remodeled Corky’s Ribs & BBQ in Duluth, GA
• Build out The Cluckin Pig in Buford, GA
• Build out Mo-Joe’s restaurant in Snellville, GA
Boatwright Construction, LLC 7/00-6/02
Director of Business Development/Senior Project Manager
• Brought in the following new business
Community Bank of Jasper, National Bank of Commerce (4) locations, Washington Mutual Bank multiple locations, Steak n Shake multiple locations, Badcock Furniture, Wendy’s multiple locations
• Managed the following National Accounts:
Olive Garden, Atlanta Bread Company, Wendy’s, National Commerce Bank,
Washington Mutual Bank
Franchise Design & Construction 1/99 – 6/02
Vice President - Business Development
• Design-Build of Pizza Restaurant in Roswell, GA
• Design-Build of Denver Steakhouse in Orange Park, FL
• Design-Build of City Range Grill in Greenville, SC
RTM Restaurant Group 2/94 – 1/99
Director of Construction for Mrs. Winner’s
• Designed and built new prototypes, including dual concepts with Arby’s, Del Taco and Subway.
• Managed (2) CM’S and (1) coordinator.
• Provided leadership to franchisees regarding the construction and remodeling of their facilities
• Managed 600,000 sf. of facilities and responsible for a $4,000,000 capital improvements budget
Director of Architecture and Engineering for all concepts
• Managed the process to develop new Arby’s prototypes
• Managed multiple architectural and engineering firms
• Wrote the RTM Construction Handbook
Checkers Drive-in Restaurants 10/93- 2/94
Construction Engineer
• Managed Site Design, Permitting and Due-Diligence
(Checkers laid off 30% of the staff because of poor store financial performance)
C.R.C.I 2/92 – 10-93
Project Manager
• Built restaurants and auto care facilities
• Passed the exam and obtained (1) additional General Contractor’s license
NE Renno, Inc. 9/90 - 2/92
Project Manager
• Built restaurants, auto care and health care facilities
• Passed the exams and obtained (7) General Contractor’s licenses including Florida
Wendy’s International 8/85 -9/90
Sr. Construction Engineer
• Awarded Best Cost Control and On-time Performance of all CM’s in the first year employed at Wendy’s.
• Promoted to be responsible for the design and construction of all special projects from Arizona to Virginia.
• Provided leadership to franchisees regarding the construction and remodeling of their facilities
D’Lites of America 7/83 – 8/85
Director of Construction
• Created the construction department and led the design and construction of 92 restaurants in 2 years.
• Provided leadership to franchisees regarding the construction of their new restaurants
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Henry A. Lurie & Assoc. 6/77 -11/82
• Developed plans for restaurants and food processing plants
• Provided construction management services on a meat packing plant
• Co-op employer while obtaining an Associate degree
• Full-time employer while pursuing B.S. Degree in evening
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati – Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technology, 1983 - 3.4 GPA
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