Raymond Thomas Ayers III
Oklahoma,OK
Summary
Accomplished professional with dynamic experience in optimizing company's operating capabilities, and launching business-focused strategies to maximize customer satisfaction. Demonstrated excellence in operational efficiencies, marketing initiatives, resource allocation, priority management, cross-functional trainings, sales and pipeline growth, hospitality management, and cost analysis. Radical success in overseeing property management by advertising and filling vacancies, negotiating and enforcing leases, and maintaining and securing premises. Seasoned in building credibility with executive management, key clients, and employees by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Economic Development Specialist
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with city colleagues, other levels of government, businesses, developers, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to coordinate activities.
- Assessed proposals and applications and determined eligibility for city financial programs, alignment with program guidelines and project feasibility.
- Solicited applications and proposals, reviewed and selected submissions, secured approvals and facilitated contracting and disbursement process.
- Built relationships with business owners, partner lenders and other entities to generate awareness of city programs and tools.
- Assisted in development, negotiation and review of terms and conditions of contracts that enhanced economic growth.
- Coordinated and sparked economic development in both public and private sector.
- Identified opportunities and developed plans for sustainability projects and programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste or restore natural systems.
Chief Operating Officer
Red Plains Surveying
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
- Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for multiple locations.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
- Identified and mitigated operational risks to minimize potential negative impacts on organization.
- Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
- Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Managed procurement activities to secure resource acquisitions at best possible cost.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer and Director
Dominion Assets Services
Oklahoma
01.1995 - 12.2020
- Implemented multiple analytical techniques to optimize Real Estate and all corporate functions including customer satisfaction
- Devised strategic planning and introduce comprehensive initiative aimed at scaling-up revenue and minimizing cost on international large scale farm in Kenya
- Enhanced operational efficiency of 8 property managers and 50 support personnel through progressive recommendations
- Blended management and analytical expertise to administer multiple construction remodel projects within existing portfolio Annual budgeting review and approval
- Communicated horizontally and vertically with executive management and established short/long range future goals to achieve specific project objectives
- Elevated business performance through optimal utilization of Real Estate valuations, Ad Valorem taxes, and tax valuation negotiations
- Led domestic and international property cost analysis, operating expenses, and lease revenues with statistical accuracy and precision
- Established robust relationships with all tenants, while overseeing facility maintenance to smooth the workflow
- Administered all facets of international purchasing and logistics for Africa, and ensure all available resources are directed towards project accomplishment
- Improved employee labor cost by resolving labor disputes, while providing inclusive recommendations to minimize health insurance cost and loss labor cost
- Optimized over 40 million dollars in assets, and established boutique hotel and restaurant
- Launched refinancing commercial portfolio while scrutinizing multiple properties that resulted in accelerating returns to reallocate funds and overall business revenue
- Efficiently enhanced company’s portfolio and construction projects by successfully negotiating development and site locations of future projects
- Successfully negotiated and accomplished multiple overseas projects by developing strong communication with international companies and foreign and domestic governments
- Additional Experience
- Staff Appraiser | Appraiser Mortgage Appraisal Services
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication
Organizational Management and Communications Real Estate Management Certified Property Management Designation (CPM) - undefined
Skills
Project/Program Managementundefined
Aviation Pilot
Single engine land, multi engine, Instrument Flight rated, pilot of many years. I love aviation and have been an avid pilot since I was Sixteen. In addition, I currently hold a Part 107 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) licensee to perform drone operations.
Timeline
Economic Development Specialist - Francis Tuttle Technology Center
02.2022 - Current
Chief Operating Officer - Red Plains Surveying
03.2021 - 02.2022
Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer and Director - Dominion Assets Services
01.1995 - 12.2020
Oklahoma City University - Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communication
- Organizational Management and Communications Real Estate Management
Certified Property Management Designation (CPM),
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