Robert C. Kresler
Web:  www.geocities.com/krescorp51/bio.html 

Objective:

To find a professional home that values my unique combination of high ethical standards and passionate entreneurial drive. A company that rewards clear and creative thinking in high pressure situations and strives to provide an atmosphere that promotes team spirit and individual achievement.  

Qualifications:

I have an extensive and successful career in residential and commercial construction management being responsible for the following:

·	The construction and financial management of horizontal improvements for four residential communities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
·	The construction management of design and infrastructure development on a 12 lot commercial subdivision in Rhome, Texas
•	The construction supervision of a multi storied mixed use development in the Uptown area of Dallas. 
·	The feasibility analysis, design, financing, marketing and construction supervision of over 200 high-end custom homes and over 40 renovation/remodeling projects 
·	The feasibility, design, financing, marketing and construction of  “sticks and bricks” medical centers, retail centers, and an office complex in the Dallas/Fort Worth area 

Education:

Graduate of the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Real Estate and Urban Economics. 

Employment History:

8/2004-Present  	Company Confidential , Dallas, Texas, Construction Manager ($80,000 salary+bonus)

Direct responsibilities:

·	Design/project supervision of architects and engineers in the planning process of a multi story commercial, retail and condominium project in Dallas, Texas
•	Director of site planning
•	Point man for submission of site and development plans to the City of Dallas Planning and Zoning Commission
·	Director of budget development and contract administration for all sub contractors and materials suppliers
•	Management director of cash flow schedules and budgets
•	Legal compliance management (insurance, OSHA, easements)
·	Permit/inspection administrator
·	Direct daily supervision of superintendents, sub-contractors and suppliers for the construction of over 300,000 square feet of steel, brick, stucco, and glass mid rise construction including an in depth amentity package involving pools, gardens, waterfalls, cabanas, bar & grille, theater, library, health club and upscale residential units. 

1996-2004	H. Creek Development, Inc., Southlake, Texas, Founding Partner and President

Development from raw land through marketing of 300+ residential and commercial lots within five subdivisions in the Dallas/Fort Worth area including:

	Lonesome Dove Estates, Southlake, Texas (192 Single Family Lots)
	Southview Estates, Southalke, Texas (87 Single Family Lots)
	Steiger Estates, Grapevine, Texas (24 Single Family Lots)
	Ellis Homestead, Rhome, Texas (72 Single Family Lots)
	Rhome Crossroads, Rhome, Texas (12 Commercial Lots)
 
Direct responsibilities:

·	Spearheaded acquisition of raw land including deed research, legal compliance (zoning, easements, liens) and financial feasibility analysis
•	Interim construction loan financing procurement
·	Subdivision design and engineering contracting and supervision
·	Interaction with municipalities on planning and zoning, zoning changes, city annexations, plat recordings, city services (water and sewer), parks and recreation, thoroughfare plans, permit and impact fees, permitting and city inspections
·	Bid coordination for sub-contractors including engineering, surveying, grading, water and sewer, paving, drainage, curb and gutter, landscaping, erosion control, SWPPP implementation and monitoring, clean up, amenity construction including parks, playgrounds, entry features, and perimeter screening walls
·	Bidding and scheduling materials procurement
·	Scheduling of all sub-contractor work
·	Set up of temporary services including portable restrooms, temporary electric, water, trash receptacles and construction offices 
·	Coordination and contracting of dry utilities including electric, phone, and cable
·	Direct daily supervision and management of sub-contractor progress
·	On site decision making involving municipal inspections, engineering changes, scheduling adjustments, and procurement of materials
·	Daily interaction with accounting for budget compliance and variances, billing and draw requests, payment scheduling, and insurance compliance
·	Preparing necessary variance reports (off budget expenses)
•	Marketing management to end user custom home builders and commercial developers
·	End user builder support including city compliance, lot surveys, soils reports, foundation engineering, and marketing
·	Development and implementation of Home Owners Associations and contracting for initial HOA management, dues and budgets
•	Direct management and training of support personnel including administrative, accounting, superintendent and sales

1987-2003	Kresler Homes, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, President 

Constructed over 200 high-end custom homes and commercial buildings in the Dallas/Fort Worth area

Direct responsibilities:
·	Feasibility analysis for price points and design
·	Lot acquisition negotiation and closing
·	Marketing & sales management
·	Design management with appropriate customer interaction
·	Pricing and profitability reports
·	Interim financing procurement
·	Engineering coordination
·	Permitting
·	Sub-contractor bidding and hiring
·	Materials bidding and procurement
·	Draw schedule development
·	Budget and time schedule development
·	Daily on-site sub-contractor supervision, coordination and scheduling
·	Legal compliance (insurance, OSHA, easements)
·	Accounting (bank draw schedule development and payment draws and releases)
·	Closings coordination including title policy reports and lien releases
·	Warranty scheduling
·	Customer follow-up
·	Management and training of assistant superintendents, accountants, receptionists, and sales people

1981-1987	Dotson and Associates, Dallas, Texas, Vice-President and Senior Appraiser

Performed appraisal and feasibility analysis reports on multi-million dollar properties, including office, retail, multi-family and single family subdivisions

Direct responsibilities:

·	Develop real estate valuation reports and feasibility studies on hundreds of large scale projects throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area
·	Responsible for the review and management of as many as 12 associate appraisers
·	Responsible for support staff (clerical) management

1978-1981:	Uptown Federal Savings and Loan, Chicago, Illinois, Real Estate Appraiser

•	Performed real estate appraisals on single and multi-family residential properties

Achievements:

·	Recently served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Rhome, Texas
·	Quoted on development issues in Wise County in both the Fort Worth Star Telegram and the Decatur News (2000-2001)
·	Founding chairman of the South Wise County Economic Development Group (SWEDG) (2000)
·	Featured on the front cover of the Dallas Business Journal in 2000 for development issues 	
·	Earned the prestigious MAI designation in real estate appraising in 1985.
·	Was a published author on estimating functional obsolescence in the "Appraiser and Analyst" quarterly in 1983
  
Compensation:

My historical earnings have increased consistently from year to year. I am now motivated to secure an interesting position where compensation hinges on performance. I am driven by challenges and successful results. 

   
References:

1. Jeff Hampton, owner and general manager of Bil-Mik Inc, a municipal and private general contractor specializing in the construction of underground water, sewer and drainage facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
C/O Bil-Mik Inc.
11585 Alta Vista
Keller, Texas, 76261 
817-431-2623

2. Creed Minnis, owner and general manager of Wise Liquors, a retail company located in Rhome, Texas. Former business partner in the land development and construction of a retail center in Rhome, Texas.
C/O Wise Liquors
400 N. Highway 287
Rhome, Texas, 76278
817-638-2554

3. Mr. Greg Matlock, owner and general manager of American Air Customs, an HVAC general contracting company in Irving, Texas
C/O American Air Customs
2314 W Eleventh 
Irving, Texas 75060
972-313-3734
www.americanaircustoms.com