CARLTON MAY

Project Manager/Consultant for a large-scale, residential remodeling project. Directed all phases of construction for the project, including purchasing, permitting and scheduling.

Hired and supervised subcontractors, vendors, and crews.

Recruited by Acadian Custom Shutters for part-time sales of ACS product line.

• Successfully managed this $4 million remodeling project.
• Handled all aspects of issues involving the property's location on the Tchefuncte River.
• Worked with Acadian Shutters on exterior & interior shutters sales and installation.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Recruited by Quality Plumbing based on desire of owner to potentially transfer ownership.

Quality Plumbing is a large firm specializing in new construction and some remodels, with $6 million in annual sales, a fleet of 14 service trucks, and 43 employees, including managers and office staff. VP-level duties and responsibilities include review of contractor schedules, preparing bids and quotes, collections, permitting issues,

• Service 40+ contractors: St. Tammany Parish Area
• Oversee tie-ins to water & sewer lines, undergrounds, rough-ins & trim.
• Manage the Warranty Dept., including daily scheduling and resolving homeowner issues.

Managed projects within the new home construction sector, overseeing projects for homes from

1,800-2,400 sq. ft. in a rising housing market. Handled issues with inspectors, realtors, homeowners, and homeowner associations. Coordinated with Sub-Contractors, permit agents, supplied materials, served as General Contractor, and worked closely with real estate agents.

Approved activities at site for all phases of construction, as well as scheduling of subcontractors.

Supervised foundations, underground utilities, tie-ins, framing, top-out, floors, roofs, drywall, insulation, fixtures, and interior elements.

• Built 400+ plus homes in subdivisions in St. Tammany & Tangipahoa Parishes in 5 years.
• Supervised crews and skilled craftsmen for up to 28 construction projects simultaneously.
• Worked closely with the Parish permitting offices on all permitting issues.
• Managed all phases of construction, from permitting to homeowner 30-day walk-through.

• Established a successful contracting business with a focus on residential spec and custom homes up to 5,200 sq ft
• Consulted with construction personnel on size & scope of projects, generated cost estimates, and oversaw all business management tasks including billing, proposals, bidding, and negotiations
• Ensured quality control and coordinated scheduling for work
• Read blueprints, monitored compliance with local building codes, processed permit requirements, and maintained an excellent safety record
• Additional duties included personnel hiring, payroll, inspection of work, materials sourcing and purchases
• Consistently recognized by clients, architects, inspectors, owners, and contractors for detail-oriented work style in the custom housing market.

• As Right-of-Way Agent, performed title searches and secured site and strip easements for outdoor cabinet terminals and fiberoptic lines throughout Southern MS as an authorized agent of BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc
• Conducted courthouse research and due diligence, handled landowner complaints, coordinated with contractors on private property encroachment issues, and followed up on all contacts
• As Supervisor, managed 11 Agents to research court records and acquire Amended Easements / Easements / Temporary Work Space for fiberoptic lines in a 250-mile area within 20 counties
• Supervised field personnel in researching records at courthouses for current landowners, acquired easements when needed, notified landowners of operations on easement, monitored construction to mitigate damage, and negotiated damage payments
• Generated Line Lists from title research, creating acquisition reports, and project correspondence
• Authorized to negotiate prices up to $5,000 on an independent basis
• Consistently negotiated fees lower than allocated value by a factor of 15-25%.

• Made landowner contacts and negotiations throughout LA & TX under contract to land service firms representing independent oil / gas exploration companies
• Researched court records for land-mineral ownership, oil leases, and easements
• Contacted landowners to negotiate exploration, leases, options, seismic permits, and royalty contracts covering oil exploration, drilling and production

• Oversaw all daily retail operations for a franchise specializing in nutritional drinks, sports nutrition, vitamins, herbs, and health-related merchandise
• Coordinated franchise purchase and store set-up, site selection, lease, build-out, hiring-training employees, and sales, marketing and customer service
• Sold business at a profit in 1995
• Achieved up to $65,000 in sales per month.