Jack Morris
Orlando
Summary
Experienced real estate developer and investor with 17 years of expertise in leading residential and commercial projects. Proven skills in strategic planning, budget management, and contract negotiations drive innovative solutions. Strong leadership and operational oversight foster successful team dynamics and financial performance. Graduate in Business Economics from Florida A&M University enhances capability as a valuable asset.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Real Estate Developer and Investor
The Morris Property Group, LLC
Central FL
06.2009 - Current
- Identified and negotiated new investment opportunities for residential projects.
- Secured financing for residential development projects, ensuring adequate funding for successful execution.
- Managing the projects: Establishing budgets and schedules, finding and negotiating with a construction team, and managing the labor.
- Strategic planning: Determine maximum construction budgets and potential permits needed to complete project.
- Obtained permits: Collaborated with zoning officials to secure permits for construction projects.
- Established budgets and schedules, coordinated with construction teams, and oversaw project execution.
- Managing the sales team: Overseeing the sales and marketing teams that work to sell the completed project.
- The Morris Property Group is a residential development and investment company based in Central FL and the hub through which we acquire and liquidate residential and commercial real estate.
Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
Central FL
12.2004 - 04.2009
- Established service culture and ensured team accountability in delivering high standards.
- Prioritized the guest experience, modeled and trained expectations, and coached to deliver service standards.
- Drove sales by helping team understand how their area and team contribute to total store sales and profitability.
- Led change initiatives by identifying store trends, planning, and executing operational adjustments.
- Fostered a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion.
- Planned and lead change by anticipating and identifying changes in store trends, planning, leading, and following up on organizational and operational change.
- Elevated team member skills and expertise and helped close product knowledge and skill gaps.
- Enhanced team member skills and addressed product knowledge gaps through targeted training.
- Demonstrated a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance and led and held team members accountable to work in the same way.
- Managed emergency situations and coordinated responses during regulatory visits.
Personal Financial Analyst
Primerica Financial Services
Central FL
07.2000 - 11.2004
- Provided financial education, analyzed clients' financial situations, and recommended appropriate financial solutions to meet clients' financial goals and needs.
- Empowered families to explore various avenues for enhancing their income, supporting their financial growth., become properly protected, debt-free and financially independent.
- Delivered daily financial presentations to educate and inform large groups and individuals.
- Primerica is a financial services company serving the middle-income market in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam.
Store Manager
Toys ‘R’ Us
South and Central FL
08.1995 - 06.2000
- Maximized sales opportunities and led associates to provide a great shopping experience for our customers.
- Empowered team to deliver positive, seamless customer experiences.
- Empowered my team to provide a positive, easy customer experience.
- Promoted a sales and service culture.
- Drove team to achieve results and meet corporate initiatives.
- Analyzed key financial metrics to identify and maximize sales driving opportunities.
- Maintained merchandising and operational standards.
- Maintained statistical and financial records.
- Maximized profitability and set/meet sales targets including motivating staff to do so.
- Toys "R" Us, Inc. operates as a retailer of toys and juvenile products. The Company offers products such as action figures, dolls, role play toys, vehicles, video game software, and accessories. Toys "R" Us serves customers in the United States.
Education
B. S. - Business Economics
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee01-1994
Skills
- Project Team Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
- Financial Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Real estate finance
- Change Management
- Managing Large Teams
- Leadership
- Real Estate Valuation
- Initiative Driven Team
Accomplishments
- Reduced logistics process operational expenses by 25% while at Target Corp.
- Completed ALL renovation projects on time and under budget at The Morris Property Group, LLC.
- Created a detailed project management system and manual to insure successful residential redevelopment projects.
- Hired, trained and developed a 20-person District leading team while at Primerica Financial Services.
Affiliations
- MEMBER Orlando Regional Realtor Assoc. 2022 to date
- MEMBER Central FL Realty Investors 2009 to date
Timeline
Residential Real Estate Developer and Investor
The Morris Property Group, LLC
06.2009 - Current
Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
12.2004 - 04.2009
Personal Financial Analyst
Primerica Financial Services
07.2000 - 11.2004
Store Manager
Toys ‘R’ Us
08.1995 - 06.2000
B. S. - Business Economics
Florida A&M University