David Stokes
Metairie,LA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in construction management at Superior Custom Builders, real estate, and sales leadership. Expert in design planning, permitting, and conflict resolution. Excelled in elevating homes post-Hurricane Katrina, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Skilled in negotiating and strategic planning, with a knack for exceeding project and sales goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Superior Custom Builders
Metairie , LA
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Realtor
Self-employed
Metairie , LA
06.2010 - Current
- Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers to reach agreement on price and terms of sales.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Oversaw and negotiated offers for real estate purchases on clients' behalf.
General Manager
Southern Elevations & Shoring
Kenner, LA
07.2009 - 08.2022
- Created efficient method to elevate homes following Hurricane Katrina.
- Built and coached a sales team focused on securing grant recipients.
- Discovered clients eligible for home elevation grants.
- Managed communication and project processes for extensive home elevation projects alongside governmental bodies.
Account Executive
UPS
Metairie, LA
07.1990 - 09.2005
- Negotiated contracts with clients to ensure profitable outcomes for the company.
- Cultivated relationships with key decision makers through regular client visits and follow-up calls.
- Monitored competitors' activities and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Attended networking events to build relationships with potential customers.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive sales plan to increase revenue in assigned territory.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
University of Phoenix
Metairie, LASkills
- Estimating
- Design and planning
- Permitting
- Building codes and regulations
- Conflict resolution
- Building, demolition, and renovation
Public speaker
My family is part of the Sudden Impact Program at UMC Hospital in New Orleans. We share our story with High School Students to help them understand the power of their choices, the risk of bad decisions and the consequences of distracted driving. For the past 13 years we have had the opportunity to share and make a difference in our community.
Timeline
Construction Manager
Superior Custom Builders
06.2022 - Current
Realtor
Self-employed
06.2010 - Current
General Manager
Southern Elevations & Shoring
07.2009 - 08.2022
Account Executive
UPS
07.1990 - 09.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
University of Phoenix
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