Edward McDuffie
Watkinsville,GA
Summary
Collaborative Real Estate Developer with expertise in real estate acquisitions, sales, property management, understands Civil Site work installation and business plan development. Assesses markets, develops budgets and obtains appropriate permits for commercial and residential projects. Skillful in managing stakeholder communications and expectations. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Developer
Trove / Construx LLC
Watkinsville, GA
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed a 22 lot site plan while undercontract and had it approved by the city of watkinsville as a back up plan before closing the 36 acre parcel.
- Purchased a 36 acre parcel in the city limits of watkinsville Ga with pedestrian workability to colham ferry elementary school.
- Hired smith planning and engineering to design a 56 lot sewer community to gain a larger lot count.
- Gained sewer capacity from the city by designing a site plan that met the requirements of the new transportation study and was aesthetically pleasing.
- Developed schedules for projects and managed all processes to obtain jurisdictional permits and approvals.
- Coordinated bid and qualifications processes to select architects, professional consultants and contractors for projects.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
- Developed a turn key mass graded lot pad community that was building permit ready.
- Sold the Development to Green River Builders in May 2022
Minor Subdivision Split of 127 Acres
Personal Venture
, GA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Negotiated sale of family estate that consisted of 127 acres in 3 different parcels
- Prepared reports using statistics, charts and graphs to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use or zoning.
- Had 13 lot minor subdivision split approved administratively during due diligence period.
- Worked with local agent to promote 13 lots
- Sold 10 of 13 lots same day of original closing on 127 acres.
- Sold remaining 3 lots within 60 days of closing.
Owner of The Sixty-TWO Event Facility
Personal Project
Madison Ga, GA
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Purchased 62 acres on hwy 441 in morgan county in 2018 from the bank of madison.
- Applied for a conditional use permit with morgan county.
- Went through a series of counsel meetings along with my legal team to get approval.
- Worked with GA DOT on approval of entrance with out the expense of a deceleration lane that was recommended morgan county officials.
- Installed a new standpipe drain system in the 9 acre lake on site.
- personally performed all site grading of building pads and installation of road ways.
- designed and constructed gated front entrance
- Designed and constructed a 5,500 sqft event barn along with two guest houses on the property.
- Landscaped entire facility around each structure.
- Hired a marketing team.
- Scheduled events
- Restocked linens, kitchen and other common areas to maintain adequate supplies for guest.
- Maintained all grounds on the property with in house staff.
- Set up and broke down for events.
- Booked the venue schedule to 85% in 2020 during covid.
- Booked the venue schedule to 100% for 2021
- Sold the facility in april of 2021 with all bookings in place for the year.
Home Builder
Personal Business
Watkinsville, GA
07.2015 - 03.2019
- Purchased lots left over from the 2008 down turn.
- Worked along surveying crews, performed site work, managed sub contractors.
- Managed quotes and invoices
- Purchased and renovated houses in Five points, Oconee County
- Constructed 15 houses between 2014-2019
Professional Hunter on the Outdoor Channel
Trophy Quest Outdoors
Dublin Ga, GA
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Worked as a professional hunter for Trophy Quest Outdoors
- Helped gain sponsors and sell Air time on the outdoor channel.
- Worked with sponsors on product marketing. TBC corporation, Tire Kingdom, NTB, Midas, National Tire Wholesale, Pennington Seed company
- Traveled many states and out side the US to Canada and South Africa.
- Maintained the grounds of Trophy Quest lodge and quail plantation with staff.
Education
2 Year Electrical Wiring Program -
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA05.2011
High School Diploma -
Oconee County High School
Watkinsville, GA05.2008
Skills
- Working with Local Government and city municipalities
- Studying Zoning regulations
- Seeking off market properties
- Residential / Mixed use Development Design and planning
- Designing best use practices for large tracts of land along with creative concepts to get the best return based on future demand and what mostly attracts buyers with Niche designs and structures that cant be found in near by areas
- Understand Turn Key Civil Site work Installation
- Value Engineering
- Working with local utility contractors
- Extensive Background in Grading and Equipment operation
- Skilled in team building and managing in house crews along with subcontractors
- Labor Management
- Quality control along with meeting delivery timelines
Timeline
Minor Subdivision Split of 127 Acres
Personal Venture
10.2021 - 02.2022
Real Estate Developer
Trove / Construx LLC
12.2019 - 05.2022
Owner of The Sixty-TWO Event Facility
Personal Project
03.2018 - 04.2021
Home Builder
Personal Business
07.2015 - 03.2019
Professional Hunter on the Outdoor Channel
Trophy Quest Outdoors
07.2012 - 10.2014
2 Year Electrical Wiring Program -
Ogeechee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Oconee County High School
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