
Chief Operating Officer (Acting) at New Homes Cascades
Norfolk, Virginia Area

Chief Operating Officer (Acting) at New Homes Cascades
Norfolk, Virginia Area
-- Marketing, sales and finance strategies for global brands, notably in the construction and real estate development industries. Special focus on supporting the raising of private equity
-- Business plan development and primary writing.
-- Business modeling (in partnership with colleagues at Ascend Performance Group).
-- Opportunities where clients become friends, laughter is part of the culture and people are serious about their work, but not about themselves.
>>Strategy and creative business writing >> C-Level "Special Projects" executive for strategic business development initiatives >> Decisive Internet marketing strategies gained from advanced PC use since 1976 (I was 13) >> Strategic partnership/high level sales development through proven International contact base >> Industry focus: Financial Services. Construction. Real Estate Development. Contract Negotiation. International Product Sales. Asset Lending.
(Real Estate industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
As of November 2009, engaged in re-starting the new home development capacity of New Homes and its subsidiary companies. Company pre-sold and built 120 homes thus far in 2009. Current focus is raising additional lot acquisition funds and vertical construction capital to meet the growing demand for modestly-priced, energy-efficient new homes in the Greater Seattle market. Anticipate expanding the company to Oregon and Canada in 2010 to meet demand in those markets. www.newhomesllc.com. A lot of work to do!
(Management Consulting industry)
August 2001 — Present (8 years 4 months)
Marketing and investor relations strategies for some of the world's most innovative leaders.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
2008 — 2009 (1 year )
(Construction industry)
June 2007 — October 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Served as consulting Chief Marketing Officer for this global lightweight fiber reinforced concrete panel manufacturing company based in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Helped the company successfully position itself to gain the attention of international investment groups for the sale of licenses a proprietary technology.
Focus:
-- Brand development.
-- Go-to-market strategies.
-- Department creation.
-- Serving as a member of the executive management team
-- Developing partnerships and new business development.
-- Managing relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Will be winding down this assignment in the late Fall of 2008 in order to manage special projects at the direction of the company's CEO.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; OMC; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1998 — 2001 (3 years )
Was previously KVO.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
1992 — 1994 (2 years )
(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1992 — 1994 (2 years )
(Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)
1988 — 1992 (4 years )
Bachelor of Arts , Business and International Relations
corporate and management strategy, marketing and sales strategy, creative marketing and sales, internet marketing, financial services marketing, sailboat racing, skiing, global housing crisis
American Concrete Institute; Social Venture Partners; Advisory Board Member, Forest Park Conservancy; advisory to Co-CEO's, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Portland Metropolitan Area; Member, Multnomah Athletic Club; advisor to The Shadow Project
Strathmore's Who's Who 2004 Edition, PRSA Awards