Tiffany McLeod Hudson Atlanta, GA| 706.614.3957 | tiffanymhudson@netscape.net
Real Estate Development Executive Construction Planning | Land Development | Project Management | Financial Forecasting & Oversight ▪
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Accomplished and knowledgeable senior management leader adept in strategy planning, budget and cost control, risk mitigation, and portfolio management for new construction, renovations, acquisitions, and dispositions of real estate assets.
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Construction, Renovation, Acquisition
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Budget/Cost Control/ROI
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Client Relations & Service
Action-oriented visionary with proven expertise in oversight and successful delivery of full-cycle real estate development projects.
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Risk Mitigation & Management
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Relationship Building/Partnerships
Collaborative and critical-thinking leader with keen ability to establish, engage, and nurture clients or stakeholders to achieve client goals and budget constraints within tight deadlines.
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Vendor Negotiation/Management
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Logistics/Organizational Planning
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Safety, Security & Compliance
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Portfolio Development/Management
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Community/Agency Collaboration
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Staff Leadership & Training
Persuasive communicator and proactive leader with abilities to build rapport and develop key relationships with architects, engineers, local officials, vendors, and clients to ensure positive results. Cross-functional leader able to develop a culture of respect, motivation and accountability in ever-changing and challenging environments requiring adaptability and decisiveness to succeed.
Career Experience ATLANTA HOUSING – Atlanta, GA 2017 - Present Real Estate Development Executive Hands-on and knowledgeable leader for residential and commercial real estate development process with oversight of strategy planning, feasibility studies, underwriting, construction and successful closing of real estate projects focused on affordable housing. Direct and organize comprehensive neighborhood revitalization projects to enhance community and economic development. Selected Accomplishments: ▪ Strategy Planning – Spearheaded due diligence feasibility and planning for a $650M mixed income development. ▪ Portfolio Management – Effectively oversee all types of real estate development efforts for new construction, acquisitions, renovations, or disposition of real estate assets. ▪ Executive Liaison – Key contact for communications and collaboration with City of Atlanta, Atlanta Public Schools, Georgia DOT, Atlanta BeltLine, Georgia Department of Housing and Urban Development, plus Georgia Department of Community Affairs. TIMBERLAND HOME BUILDERS – Athens, GA 2015 - 2017 Chief Operating Officer Led development and implementation of financial, operational, and administrative systems to maximize efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, and optimize profitability. Directed strategy planning and goal setting to enhance growth. Selected Accomplishments: ▪ Change Management – Introduced multi-project budgets to effectively manage cash flow projections, introduced other cost control systems, improved recordkeeping and documentation, and process improvements focused on meeting operational goals. ▪ Revenue Growth – Significantly improved year-over-year revenue growth by 30% annually with proactive strategy. ▪ Staff Leadership – Led training and mentoring efforts of staff to enhance knowledge, customer service, and project coordination efforts.
Tiffany McLeod Hudson…Page 2 STAR HOME BUILDERS, INC. & ALL STAR RESTORATION, LLC – Athens, GA 2012 - 2015 Senior Vice President Directly managed onsite construction for spec homes, remodeling work, and foreclosure/flip homes. Supervised, trained and managed performance of staff of nine with oversight of resource allocation and organizational management. Fully certified to ensure compliance with all IICRC requirements. Led sales and marketing for startup and acted as Lead Safe Renovator to ensure compliance with all services and management of contracts. Selected Accomplishments: ▪ IICRC Certified – Fully certified to ensure compliance with all IICRC requirements. ▪ Collaboration – Ensured timely coordination of restoration and repairs in collaboration with homeowners, adjusters, and insurance agents. ▪ Operational Change Leadership – Successfully transformed a home building business to a restoration and remediation business with $1M in sales. CITY OF BEAUMONT, WEATHERIZATION – Beaumont, TX 2009 - 2012 Project Manager / ARRA Grant Program Manager – Housing Department Directed Department of Energy grant-funded program for retrofitting low income homes to enhance energy efficiency. Effectively managed budget and cost control, developed scope of work, and managed procurement, bid process, and change orders for successful program management. Directed all general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and administrative staff associated with program. Selected Accomplishments: ▪ Funding Increase – Awarded additional funding from $650,000 to $2.5M. ▪ Program Success – Successfully tripled the unit forecast from 165 to 472 unit completed and exceeded the scheduling benchmarks. Deficiency findings were less than 1% of budget. STAR HOME BUILDERS, INC – Athens, GA 1996 - 2009 Senior Vice President Led private residential spec homebuilding company. Oversight of staff of 28 and facilitation among subcontractors, suppliers, sales agents, inspectors, bankers, and closing agents. Conceived and implemented broad scope marketing efforts. Directed work of engineering firms and infrastructure contractors; oversaw municipality review processes. Selected Accomplishments: ▪ Organizational Growth – Lead period of rapid growth, 400% increase in sales, production of 800+ homes per year. ▪ Land Development – Completed twenty-six residential projects and three commercial tracts located in six counties valued between $3M and $40M; work began on seventeen additional projects. Other Professional Experience Senior Project Manager – Legacy Property Group, Atlanta, GA
Education, Professional Development & Credentials Master of Arts, Public Policy – American University Bachelor of Arts, English – Georgia Southern University Licensed Residential Builder/General Contractor – State of Georgia Private Helicopter Pilot’s License Technical Proficiency: Advanced Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SmartSheet, QuickBooks, Xactimate Project Management and LEED Certifications, International Building Codes, OSHA Safety 10-Hour, HVAC System Design, Mold Prevention, Weatherization and Energy Efficiency, Smart Home Technologies, Erosion Control Best Practices, Job Costing & Estimating, Land Development Regulations, Conflict Resolution, Warranty Response
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Raised over $300K in donated materials and labor to build and furnish a Homeless Shelter 1 st Place National Award – National Association of Home Builders for charitable activities Project Leader – Women Build House for Habitat for Humanity in Madison County Speaker – Local High Schools regarding opportunities for Women in Construction Board Member – Homeless Shelter and local Home Builders Association