I run companies, divisions, or departments. My goal is to join a company willing and able to grow profitably with my help. I have been a successful senior executive in Construction, Development, Service and Subcontracting. I have the business acumen you desire. Please consider my attached resume.
Best regards,
Craig Combs
craig_combs[at]msn.com
Craig L. Combs
Accomplished Senior Level Executive with 30 years experience driving
profitable growth in challenging,competitive markets. Decisive solution-
focused and results-oriented expert in building and revitalizing a
company’s organizational infrastructure, products, technologies,
processes, measurement systems and sales/marketing strategies to optimize
results. Strong leadership, creative and analytical skills.
Executive leadership competencies: strategic planning and growth, revenue/
market growth and profit improvement, P&L management, interim management,
mergers-acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances, value added products
and customer relationships, organizational leadership and development,
operations, turnaround, negotiation and more.
Proven leadership and management expertise increased asset value by 66%
from $30 million to $50 million within three years.
Visionary leader with an eye on the horizon who develops new ideas,
systems and technology creating high-growth opportunities.
>15% turnaround ROE generated in 1 year despite major industry
downturn and recession.
>57% savings in operational costs achieved through top-end
reorganization.
>67% closing rate produced through creation and implementation
of innovative marketing campaign.
>Sold asset at double the conventional price as a result of
creative market/buyer research.
Results-oriented planner and problem solver who knocks down barriers
identifies talent and empowers collective team efforts.
>40% reduction in cost of contracted services produced while
improving overall results by 28%.
>25% savings on payroll achieved without reducing quality through
creative master vendor contracting.
>78% reduction in reporting turnaround time produced through
organizational and process changes.
>Reduced annual work-related injuries from 66 to 0 through unique
approach to safety and employee involvement.
Combines strong technical ability with exceptional communication,
interpersonal and organizational skills.
B.S., Accounting/Economics, Indiana State University, 1976.
Open to relocation. Married, 2 children. Member, Urban Land
Institute, ALCOA Foundation and The Executive Committee.
CEO, C. LESTER MANAGEMENT, LLC, Arl Hts, IL 2006-PRESENT
>Performed direct sales to CEO for consulting services.
>Improved turnaround-client Revenue 25% and Net Profit Margins by 8%
>Reconfigured management information system software providing
job cost and inventory control systems while improving AP
and AR detail information.
>Developed cash planning disciplines.
>Developed owner exit strategies.
>Negotiated working capital bank loan.
>Eliminated employee theft ring resulting in grand theft conviction.
EVP, PROVIDENT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, Naples and Jupiter, FL 1999 - 2005
>Opened Naples territory and increased contract volume from
$10 million to $30 million for award winning luxury home builder.
>Performed direct sales to demanding CEO customer base for luxury
housing in Naples and Jupiter, FL.
>Home construction from $300 per square foot. Speculative homes
from $1.5 to over $11 million.
>Raised $21 million investor financing, arranged $5.6 million
bank financing.
>Developed exclusive Florida self storage rights.
CEO, C2 ASSOCIATES, INC., Jupiter, FL 1997 - 1998
>Provided consulting services in the areas of operations,
strategic planning, project management and real estate
development.
>Developed business plans, growth/acquisition strategies,
organizational plans and exit strategies.
>Implemented plans through creation of high-performance
work groups, contract negotiations, acquisitions and
divestitures.
>Led by example in developing residential real estate
development throughout Florida and North Carolina.
CEO, JONATHAN’S LANDING, INC., Jupiter, FL 1988 - 1997
>ALCOA Business Unit President reporting to Chairman of the Board.
>P&L responsibility for $400 million, 1,000 acre development
with 600 employees and 6 individual operating companies.
>Responsible for strategic planning, financial development,
construction, sales, marketing, operations, legal and HR.
>Negotiated profitable sale of operating companies and directed
turnover of Golf Club and 30 homeowner associations.
Asset Manager, JMB REALTY, INC., Chicago, IL 1984 - 1987
>Led strategic planning, asset management, partnership activities,
negotiation, finance, and forecasting for real estate assets
of $2+ billion.
>Involved with acquisition including ALCOA Properties, Arvida and
Cadillac Fairview
>Partners included Equitable, Metropolitan, Heitman Financial, UPS,
Cadillac Fairview, BATUS and John Buck.
Budget Director, UIDC, Chicago, IL 1980 - 1984
>Directed budgeting, forecasting, analysis, problem solving
and special projects for $100 million commercial,
industrial and residential developer with 400 employees
and assets totaling $2+ billion. Managed financial group
of 8 employees.
>Worked closely with Chairman of the Board and subsidiaries in
all facets of operation including property management,
engineering and construction management. Acquired by
JMB REALTY, INC., in 1984.
Audit Supervisor, COOPERS & LYBRAND, Chicago, IL 1976 - 1980
>Responsible for planning, bidding, reporting, compliance,
supervision and tax preparation.
>Clients included Draper & Kramer, Heitman Financial, Balcor,
Met Structures, Continental Illinois Bank and the
City of Chicago.
>Maintained high realization percentages; promoted through the
ranks to management in record time.
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