Kyle Friesen
Calgary,AB
Summary
Quality focused result-oriented professional offering 35 years’ experience coordinating, organizing, and leading, small and large-scale projects. Pragmatic critical thinker delivering a record of enhancing procedures, optimizing productivity, controlling cost, streamlining operations, improving quality, and delivering projects within time and budget requirements. Resourceful leader adapt at maintaining contract documentation, preparing forecasts, tracking projects and developing reports. Exhibit solid analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and technical abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
KCF Investments
01.2016 - Current
- Investment portfolio that manages investments in land, construction, short- and long-term vacation rentals, and real estate sales in Alberta
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
V.P. Sales - Multifamily
Calbridge Homes
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Directed sales and marketing activities and initiatives for all multi-family projects.
- Developed budgets and provided detailed expense reports for financial analysis.
- Collaborated with architectural firms and in-house design teams from concept to final plans for all project designs.
- Partnered with marketing firms to create marketing collateral and deliver market insights to the design team.
- Supervised the construction and merchandising of show suites and sales centers.
- Formulated and implemented sales and marketing strategies and budgets.
- Led and trained the sales team, enhancing their skills and performance.
- Managed the lead database and devised lead generation strategies.
GENERAL MANAGER
Greenboro Estate Homes, Elite Homes, &, Todays’ Homes
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Single family starter, estate, and custom home builder
- Production of up to 270 homes per year, $400K-$2M price range
- Collaborated with operational team members to prepare investment analysis for new projects for presentation to senior management, banks and private investors.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
V.P. SALES & MARKETING
Wilderness Homes - Canmore
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Recreational Real Estate Developer
- Developed small & large-scale multi-family recreational projects from 1 - 100 unit(s)
- Responsible for all sales and marketing activities and initiatives for both single and multi-family projects
- Provided budgets and expense reports for financials
- Worked with architectural firms as well as in-house design team for all project design from concept to final plans
- Worked with marketing firms to create all collateral and to provide market information back to Design team
- Oversaw construction of show suites and responsible for merchandising show suites and sales centers
- Prepared sales and marketing strategies and budgets
- Led and trained Sales team
- Managed lead database and lead generation strategies.
SALES & MARKETING MANAGER
Greenboro Estate Homes
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Single family estate, semi-custom home builder
- Production of up to 170 homes per year
- 800K-$2M price range
- Led and trained sales team
- Preparation and analysis of yearly budgets
- Prepared competition studies for senior management
- Responsible for all marketing and advertising initiatives, including budgets, schedules and costing
- Managed lead database and lead generation strategies
- Responsible for all show homes Including architectural design, marketing and inerior design.
Education
BUSINESS MANAGMENT - Business Administration
S.A.I.T
Calgary, AB01.1998
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB01.1996
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork
- Contract Negotiation
- Property valuation
- Property Marketing
- Sales closing
- Contract Preparation
- Sales Presentations
- Active Alberta Real Estate License
- Real estate development
Accomplishments
- Developed and Piloted “Holmes Approved Homes” In Cooperation with Mike Holmes - 2011
- First Lead Approved Home in Alberta - 2006
Hobbies and Interests
- Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Health & Fitness
- SUP
- Travel
- Investing/Stock Market
Timeline
Owner
KCF Investments
01.2016 - Current
V.P. Sales - Multifamily
Calbridge Homes
01.2014 - 01.2015
GENERAL MANAGER
Greenboro Estate Homes, Elite Homes, &, Todays’ Homes
01.2010 - 01.2014
V.P. SALES & MARKETING
Wilderness Homes - Canmore
01.2007 - 01.2010
SALES & MARKETING MANAGER
Greenboro Estate Homes
01.2004 - 01.2007
BUSINESS MANAGMENT - Business Administration
S.A.I.T
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
University of Calgary
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