Darrell Ford
Oakland,CA
Summary
Experienced in negotiating, preparing, and finalizing agreements, I possess proven skills and a meticulous, well-organized approach to work. My expertise lies in cultivating and deepening productive relationships with owners, companies, and agency representatives. With a strong positive attitude, flexibility, and a mindset geared towards success, I am prepared to bring my knowledge and abilities to a challenging role.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
KMD Enterprises Rehab/Construction Management/
01.2002 - Current
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Managed multiple properties simultaneously, coordinating efficient allocation of resources and streamlining communication channels to maintain high levels of operational excellence.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
Property Manager
Raymond Rentals Properties
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
Construction Project Manager
Anchored Tiny Homes
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Initiate/assume ADU builds projects from foundation to completion.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Solicit bids/pricing, negotiated contracts and terms for skill trades and specialty work for builds.
- Establish schedule and timeline.
- Maintain budget and approve expenditures.
- Primary point of communication with customer.
- Mediate between subcontractors and customers and vendors to maintain clear communication and working relationships.
- Monitoring/coordinating subcontractor benchmark inspections.
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Focon Inc.
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the successful completion of School site construction projects with budgets from $120 Mil - $160 Mil by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
Project Manager
Robert Smith Construction Co.
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks with construction crew of 4.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Conflict Resolution Coordinator @Camp Sweeney
West Oakland Health Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Recruited and trained wards to conduct peer to peer and ward to staff conflict meditations
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.,
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Environmental Marketing
01.1996 - 01.2000
Labor Organizer
Minorities and Women’s Participation Association of Oakland
01.1993 - 01.2000
Tenant Organizer
Prescott Family and Community Resource Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Community Building Team
Oakland Enhanced Enterprise Community (EEC)
01.1995 - 01.1996
Self employed Various business ventures
01.1985 - 01.1993
Education
Recruiting/Human resources Development
No Degree - Hei Long Sho Shu Kung Fu
Vallejo Chinese Martial Arts
Vallejo, CA07.2025
No Degree - Construction Project Management
Construction Resource Center
Oakland, CA10.2017
Developing Policy/Drafting Legislation
01.2003
Leadership Training and Development
01.2000
Community Organizing, Public Speaking
01.2000
Event Planning and Strategy Development
01.2000
Conflict Mediation
01.2000
Advanced Sales And Negotiating Techniques
01.2000
Group Facilitation, Business Plan Development.
01.1997
Skills
- 8 years experience on commercial construction projects
- 15 plus years managing residential construction activities
- 20 plus years managing Apartment unit turnovers and capital projects
- 14 plus years managing rehabbing & multi unit properties and turning over units punch list
- Excellent contract negotiating, workforce management and trades job scoping
- 10 years plus experience as community advocate
- 10 years plus experience in public relations
- Self directed with strong organizational skills
- Ability to represent organization with a poised and professional image
- Reputation for integrity, reliability, follow through and commitment to fiscal deadlines
- Community liaison experience with strong mediation and negotiation and problem solving skills
- Embrace projects with initiative , diligence and leadership and pride
Relevantexperience
- Construction Clean Up licensed contractor
- Certified Property Inspector
- Inspect buildings and grounds for Insurance, and Lending institutions
- Manage construction rehab projects for multiple units (remodel/turn over)
- Developed bid scopes for projects
- Inspect completed work for draws
- Conducted outreach to contractors for trade work
- Facilitated dialogues between residents, organizations and business’ to improve, diversity, promote strategic planning for affordable housing
Personal Information
Title: Project Coordinator
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Anchored Tiny Homes
08.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Focon Inc.
04.2018 - 12.2022
Project Manager
Robert Smith Construction Co.
01.2005 - 08.2007
Property Manager
KMD Enterprises Rehab/Construction Management/
01.2002 - Current
Property Manager
Raymond Rentals Properties
01.2000 - 01.2003
Conflict Resolution Coordinator @Camp Sweeney
West Oakland Health Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
Environmental Marketing
01.1996 - 01.2000
Tenant Organizer
Prescott Family and Community Resource Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Community Building Team
Oakland Enhanced Enterprise Community (EEC)
01.1995 - 01.1996
Labor Organizer
Minorities and Women’s Participation Association of Oakland
01.1993 - 01.2000
Self employed Various business ventures
01.1985 - 01.1993
Recruiting/Human resources Development
No Degree - Hei Long Sho Shu Kung Fu
Vallejo Chinese Martial Arts
No Degree - Construction Project Management
Construction Resource Center
Developing Policy/Drafting Legislation
Leadership Training and Development
Community Organizing, Public Speaking
Event Planning and Strategy Development
Conflict Mediation
Advanced Sales And Negotiating Techniques
Group Facilitation, Business Plan Development.
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