Michael Adam Ferrara
Mount Pleasant, Sc,SC
Summary
Professional Leader of Teams with 20+ years of experience successfully devising and executing strategic business plans. Sustainable growth-minded budget coordinator with collaborative approach to determining specific, detailed quarterly and annual revenue and expenditure targets. Sensible personnel manager, implementing employee-focused wellness programs and generating industry-leading worker satisfaction ratings. Seasoned project and property development expert managing multiple contracts in multiple municipalities while possessing necessary knowledge to self-develop projects of various types, sizes and scale. As a Licensed General contractor in NC and SC, Lead the development and construction of over $500,000,000 in project value in large- and small-scale private projects in the Carolinas.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President of Operations
Ferrara Buist Contractors
06.2010 - Current
- Hired and managed over 25 employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified financial opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Established annual performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- 25% Increase in workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
- Developed strategy to combat increased competitive presence within territory.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of each client's business through research and regular on-site meetings.
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans.
Project Manager
Toll Brothers
05.2005 - 05.2009
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Lead Builder
John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods
01.2000 - 05.2005
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Achieved multiple large-scale projects on time, within budget and to high-quality standards through meticulous planning.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
- Coordinated subcontractors to complete work within quality and timeframe targets.
Real Estate Developer
Vulcan Property Group
01.2020 - Current
- Procured financing from conventional and public sources by preparing and submitting financing applications.
- Performed feasibility analysis to evaluate potential development sites.
- Valued residential real estate investment opportunities to determine property values.
- Performed site investigations to determine developmental requirements.
- Developed schedules for projects and managed all processes to obtain jurisdictional permits and approvals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2000
Skills
- Commercial Real Estate Interventionist
- Activity Development
- Operational Analysis
- Team Member Development
- Leadership and People Development
- Operations Leadership
- Profit Growth Strategies
- Proposal Writing
- Contract Negotiation
- Profit Target Achievement
- Business Consulting
- Motivational Leadership
- Customer Engagement Strategies
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved strict contract development which led to reduced warranty and reduced client call back.
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of various multi unit retail buildings, boutique multi family projects and many various property types to bring them to market.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through our design partners pre-development services
- Achieved project management success by introducing Procore for current project management tasks.
Affiliations
- Rotary International 2007-2012
- Green Building Council Certifications
- Licensed General Contractor unlimited NC and SC
- Board of Elders Palmetto Presbyterian Session 2021-Current
- Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
- Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Certification
- Licensed GC NC 2001 - Current
- Licensed GC SC 2007 - Current
- Green Building Certificaiton
- Strategic Growth Certification
- Currently studying to obtain my SC Realtor License
Running, Golf, Lifting and Fishing
I have several outdoor sports which I absolutely love! Running and Golf and number 1 and 2 respectively. I run anywhere from 10-20 miles per week and I play golf at my club once per week. These extracurricular activities are integral to the work relationships that I can develop and provides a strong mental balance for me personally. I also enjoy lifting in my home gym a few days a week to stay healthy and engaged with my body. Fishing is a newer hobby that I am growing to love. I do not fish enough but when I do I really enjoy to serenity of the outdoors it provides.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Real Estate Developer
Vulcan Property Group
01.2020 - Current
President of Operations
Ferrara Buist Contractors
06.2010 - Current
Project Manager
Toll Brothers
05.2005 - 05.2009
Lead Builder
John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods
01.2000 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
College of Charleston
- Licensed GC NC 2001 - Current
- Licensed GC SC 2007 - Current
- Green Building Certificaiton
- Strategic Growth Certification
- Currently studying to obtain my SC Realtor License
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