Results-focused Senior Executive with 24 years of diverse experience leading well established and future growth organizations. Strategic and tactful executive management with the ability to keep sight of the critical details to achieve the ultimate goal. Excellent communicator with keen insights into people and organizations as well as business and finance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Land Development and Golf Course
The Villages of Sally Creek Inc.
Woodstock, ON
01.2018 - 12.2023
Responsible for all aspects of land development coordinating Municipal, Environmental, and Conservation Authorities for approval of development within specific time frames. Collaborated with Engineers, infrastructure and utility installers (hydro One, communications and gas suppliers for multimillion dollar projects reporting to Shareholders.
Collaberate with shareholders for the expansion of land inventory for future development, including residential and commercial sites.
Set strategic targets coordinating with the Course Manager and Superintendent to create a superior course and improve revenue streams and implement cost controls. Established staffing requirements for Pro shop and Grounds Crew.
Coordinate with the Financial team to assist in preparation of monthly and annually audited statements for the purpose of financing, bonding and Shareholder Assessment.
President and Director of Operations and Executor
Magic Transportation Group and Robert Skillings, Owner
Woodstock, ON
01.2012 - 12.2023
Maintain operations of logistics company including long haul and local delivery service.
Prepared all aspects of the estate for dissolution including sale of Logistics Corporation, multiple properties in Ontario and the State of Florida.
The dissolution of all assets including the above mentioned properties as well as multiple financial investments.
worked in cooperation with legal and financial counsel as well as the CRA and the IRS.
Tracking and distribution of assets to Benificiaries
Group Financial Controller
Sierra Construction Ltd., The Villages of Sally Creek Inc.
Woodstock, ON
08.2001 - 02.2012
Proposed financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment requirements. Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for the purpose of audited financials for Shareholders, CRA, financing and bonding requirements.
Monthly assessments with Division and project Managers for Infrastructure and General Contracting to ensure budgets were being met by implementing a new system for reporting.
Responsible for staffing of financial team, designating responsibilities and training requirements.
Established a new accounting system better suited for the construction industry Including tracking for job costing and more detailed reporting.
Liaised with builders for purposes of land valuation for preparation of Agreements of Purchase and Sale and tracking of all sales and Vendor Take Back Mortgages.
Coordinate with Legal Counsel and Municipalities for the preparation of condominium agreements and subdivision agreements.
Assist President with design, construction and operation of nine hole Golf Course.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Majoring in Accounting
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON
Skills
Capacity to work with all levels of individuals including Shareholders, Business Partners, and third party external counsel at multiple levels
Ability to multi-task and delegate responsibilities to produce best results for all involved
Preparation and analysis of financial data, legal and corporate summaries in Excel and Word
Affiliations
Devotion to family including my wife two daughters and our first grandchild.
A good round of golf
Vegetable gardening, and landscaping
Maintaining my antique and collector cars with a mechanical background in older cars
Timeline
Vice President of Land Development and Golf Course
The Villages of Sally Creek Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2023
President and Director of Operations and Executor
Magic Transportation Group and Robert Skillings, Owner
01.2012 - 12.2023
Group Financial Controller
Sierra Construction Ltd., The Villages of Sally Creek Inc.
08.2001 - 02.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Business Majoring in Accounting