Updated company | Rick Provenzano
(408) 293-9220 Private (408) 416-1420 cell email: rick@wwrdc.com
PROFILE:
Mr. Provenzano is ... more> accomplished in multiple executive level functions, as a seasoned results driven, professional with over thirty years of expertise in all facets of real estate development and construction. Demonstrated successes include business structuring, project development, including layout, design, and total effective plan execution. He is widely recognized for exceptional team building skills, strategic partnership development, fostering effective rapport and skilled negotiations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self Employed 1984-Present
Mergers and Acquisitions 2002-2003
Selected to be a partner in a private merchant bank in New Jersey. Responsible for acquiring and overseeing all facets of project selection, deal flow and development relating to real estate and specific segmented markets
Real Estate Development 1999-Present
Selected as Developer of record for:
Commercial -Post Traumatic Stress Treatment Facility, Monterey County, CA to begin forth quarter 2009 $30mm scope.
Commercial redevelopment of five acres industrial property into commercial retail business use.
Completely upgraded and marketed two Santa Clara commercial properties resulting in 300% increase in gross income in a period of eighteen months.
General Contractor 1989-Present
Founded and established general contracting corporation. Effective management of commercial and residential construction projects. Successfully implementing systems and procedures to increase job size capability and bidding thresholds, for continuing growth.
Achievements:
Awarded and completed contract to convert approximately two hundred and fifty thousand square feet of industrial warehouse to interim commercial office space, Santa Clara, California.
Selected as a qualified and preferred contractor for the State of California on projects up to one million dollars.
Selected as a qualified and preferred contractor for the City of San Jose, City of Santa Clara, City of Palo Alto and Town of Los Gatos.
Awarded the contract to relocate and build the new facility for Guido's Restaurant and bar, completed under budget and ahead of schedule. Campbell, California.
Awarded contract for the Santa Clara County Builders Exchange remodel and ADA compliance project, Santa Clara, California
Solicited, bid and subsequently was awarded work for the Federal Government USPS, State of California, University of California at San Jose, County of Santa Clara, Main Jail, facilities buildings, Superior Court House, Los Gatos CA.
Partner Wholesale Material Supply 1989-1999
Management of product based business replacing non-functioning key personnel. Implemented new systems, reporting processes and controls to increase cash flow, revenue and sales, including marketing strategies and sales campaigns.
Achievements:
Implemented min/max inventory control for all divisions. Improved inventory control, resulting in greater customer satisfaction, reorders and sales. Worked in conjunction with Purchasing to increase profits through reducing costs and establishing strategic alliances with vendors.
Upgraded information technology, and implemented an online catalogue to increase sales and encourage growth of territory. Incorporated advertising in multi-lingual resources to increase our visibility and reach. Hired multi-lingual employees to expand our sales and enhance our customer satisfaction. Implemented Cultural Awareness and Diversity in the Workplace training.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT 1985-1986
Oversight of construction of five thousand square feet concrete block building, material selection, scheduling with Prime Contractor, management of the project with the Prime Contractor. Managed all responsibilities for retrofit and rehab of eight thousand square foot building on an adjoining parcel.
Achievements:
Successful completion of project
Participated in consummation of successful leases with tenants.
Successfully upgraded building on adjoining parcel with new tenant.
Successfully negotiated the sale of a commercial property realizing a net profit of 400%.
Commercial Specifications Specialist 1984-1999
All outside specifications supply and contacts for commercial projects supplied. Design assistance to Architects for masonry projects we had specified and supplied. Timely delivery of material to projects throughout the United States, requiring continuous coordination over several months to several years. Set and maintained stock levels and integrity for product supplied to projects. Presented training to design professionals for the use of masonry panels in a commercial application. Maintained a working relationship with manufacturers and continually worked to achieve custom design implementation.
Achievements:
Secured projects locally and across the nation, including but not limited to; Stanford University, UC Santa Cruz, Fairmont Hotel, downtown San Jose, the Embarcadero in San Francisco, Ledson Winery, Sonoma, McCandless Tower in Santa Clara, AMC Mercado Cinema, and AMC Saratoga Cinema, Westfield Mall, Santa Clara, Camera One Theatre in downtown San Jose, Archbishop Mitty High School, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, Samuel Jackson’s home in Los Angeles, The Getty Estate and the Fioli House restoration.
Secured the contract for material used in the downtown renovation of Monterey California.
Coordinated the material used on both the Double Tree Hotel and the Marriott with the Downtown renovation project in Monterey.
Maintained the Commercial Specifications department
Responsible for numerous commercial and residential projects requiring specific design and supply of materials from all over the United States
Community Service Activities
Level I Reserve Police officer in Morgan Hill California 1986-Present
Hazardous Response Team Member Morgan Hill Police Department 1987-2006
Allied Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team Member 1989-1991
EDUCATION
1986 - 1987 San Jose State University, San Jose, California
Completed required coursework for a successful grade in Justice Administration
1985 - 1986 Evergreen College, San Jose, California
Completed Reserve Police Academy, graduated second in class.
1980 - 1983 West Valley College, Saratoga, California
Focus on Architectural Design, Architectural Drawing, Construction Specifications, GE
1976-1980 Archbishop Mitty High School, San Jose, California
LICENSES, SPECIAL SKILLS
Licensed General Contractor
Construction Management and Implementation
Commercial and Residential Design and Construction
Contract Negotiations
Certified instructor in Tactical Weapons
Trained in responding to Domestic terrorism and counter measures as a first responder.
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