Residential land acquisition and sales professional with more than 30 years of broad-based experience in multiple facets of the residential building and real estate industries. Highly focused on building productive client and colleague relationships. Effective as a leader and a team member. Adept in current real estate market demands and trends.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Acquisition Broker
Ted Day Company
01.1984 - Current
Responsible for identifying suitable land for residential development in the Dallas, Austin, Tx area
Preparation of property evaluation reports and preliminary startup pro formats for presentation to development team.
Negotiated purchase agreements with brokers and landowners.
Performed entitlements and public hearing presentations for contracted properties.
Personally helped for successful completion of due diligence, governmental approvals and acquisition of many actively selling communities and assisted in acquisition of numerous others.
Real Estate Broker/Vice President Land Sells
Harlod Chenault Company
05.1984 - 12.2004
Led contract negotiations that resulted in favorable terms for both parties while minimizing risk exposure for company.
Optimized team performance by providing continuous feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
Maintained internal control safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
Hired and Trained agents for land sales in DFW Markets
VP Land Acquisitions
Skorburg Companies
11.1989 - 05.1993
Managed marketing and sales initiatives for Single Family Land Acquisitions.
Led cross-functional teams through complex negotiations that resulted in mutually beneficial agreements between multiple parties.
Ensured compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations throughout land acquisition process.
Managed team of professionals responsible for locating, evaluating, and acquiring suitable land parcels for development projects.
Assisted Marketing Department as Online Sales Counselor in effort to eliminate out dated marketing efforts and increase website and Internet based presence resulting in significant increase in prospect leads.
Managed and trained several new sales associates during their first months with Skorburg sales team.
Developed strong pipeline of potential land acquisition opportunities by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders in industry.
College Football Coach
Rice University, West Texas A&M Univ, UTEP
01.1973 - 01.1984
Promoted Flexibility, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Improved team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs and practice sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
07.1973
Skills
Legal Compliance
Real estate development
Due diligence
Permitting Process
Acquisition Strategy
Environmental assessments
Land valuation
Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Organizational Skills
Team Leadership
Adaptability and Flexibility
Self Motivation
Time management abilities
Decision-Making
Team Collaboration
Effective Communication
Problem-solving aptitude
Reliability
MS Office
Adaptability
Professionalism
Team Development
Team building
Relationship Building
Goal Setting
Project Planning
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Documented and resolved zoning which led to Single Family Developments .