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Gary A. Davis, PE, PLS Property Manager - Estate Manager - Project Engineer Property/Estate/Project Manager with 20+ years experience. Expertise in all aspects of property management, administration, staffing, infrastructure, marine operations, equipment, landscaping, commercial / residential design and facilities maintenance. Naturally creative and organized. Infuses a high level of dedication and discretion. Attention to personal integral development: mental, spiritual and physical. Understands the importance of family, loyalty and client confidentiality. Possesses great attitude and people skills. Key Skills Staff and vendor management Hands-on maintenance and cleaning Organic gardening and food prep Budget creation and adherence Luxury vehicle maintenance Landscape design and installation Management of multiple properties Event/ fundraising coordination Security systems / standards Construction management Smart Home technology Water features/ pool maintenance Historic property management Home theater/ audio/visual Cooking and entertaining Computer proficiencies: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, social media, smart home software, Google Docs Key Accomplishments • Property / Estate Manager for 70-acre estate with multiple outbuildings, residences and office facilities • Property/Estate Manager of St. Croix Virgin Island property. • Extensive experience with watercraft, coastal properties and tropical seasonal / severe weather challenges • Project Engineer on waterfront facilities for US Navy submarine fleet at King's Bay Naval Base, Georgia • Consulting Engineer for significant projects in the Virgin Islands, including design/ build for casino, oil refinery, cable landing station and property management / development • Project Engineer for medical facilities site design with budgets ranging from $2M - $125M • Design Manager for retail projects throughout the US with budgets of $1M plus • Alternative energy technologies, including wind, solar and reverse osmosis filtration systems • Owner of historic beachfront Myrtle Beach, SC estate and luxury condo in Gulf Shores, AL; coordinates maintenance, housekeeping and rentals. Monitors property by remote through Smart Home technology • Passionate natural foods advocate, gardener, cook and entertainer • Accomplished in horticultural designs, sustainable natural gardening and edible landscapes Experience Davis Engineering - Rogers, AR 1983 - Present Owner/ Civil Consultant to industrial, commercial and residential clients Significant projects include private estates, airports, hospitals, bridges, waterfront services, utilities, solarlwind energy • Expert in all phases of property management of all types • Provides land development consulting services, from conceptual planning to final occupancy • Creates civil/ environmental/ agricultural engineering designs; oversees construction • Researches local, regional and national codes & environmental restrictions; acquires all necessary permits • Compiles budgets up to $100M; identifies appropriate vendors/ contractors for projects Assignments in the US Virgin Islands, 1999 - 2000: • Contracted by Hovensa Oil Refinery and design / build cable landing station and casino facility • Managed the property and grounds of a 30-acre private estate with 12 cabins and 5K sf main lodge; oversaw repairs following hurricane damage, restored property and tamed jungle overgrowth EFTA01098920 Cobblestone Farm - Fayetteville, AR Dec 2009 - Dec 2012 Manager of 40-acre non-profit organic farm with the mission to assist low income families. • Spearheaded the single-handed start-up of successful project centered in sustainable agriculture • Wrote and secured grants, managed volunteer and paid workforce, in charge of all farm operations • Provided educational opportunities with local schools • Provided quality organic food to school children Cobblestone Farms continues to provide the community with hunger relief, economic development and education. Visit http:llthefarm.cobblestoneproject.org to see how the program has continued to grow. Restoration Village - Rogers, AR Jan 2007 - Sept 2009 Estate Manager (Property Manager) of a 70-acre long-term shelter for womenlchildren in crisis. • Performed building and grounds maintenance for the property, featuring 6K sf main lodge, library, several residential homes and cabins, owners' residence and Children's Advocacy Center • Oversaw major projects: painting, plumbing repair, electrical, HVAC; installed new playground • Upgraded grounds to create a beautiful and peaceful environment; planted and cared for all gardens • Monitored security systems for the private property • Managed a staff of housekeepers, house mother and administrative assistants Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Bentonville, AR May 2000 - May 2005 Design Manager, Real Estate Division specializing in the selection, negotiations and construction ofnew retail stores throughout the US East Coast region. • Travelled in corporate jet to sites, liaison with real estate agents and evaluate potential new locations • Conducted due diligence on properties, including rights, ownership, market surveys and potential opposition (legal, commercial and community) • Provided recommendations for site selection to senior management; secured sites when selected • Negotiated contracts, secured permits, researched local codes, coordinated plans with architects, engineers and contractors • Oversaw construction of new buildings; Managed up to 60 active projects at any given time Williamson County Government - Franklin, TN May 19% - June 1999 County Engineer suburb ofNashville recognized as the fastest growing County in the State at the time. • Managed all commercial, industrial and residential regulatory requirements for land development • Evaluated all pending projects, requests and public inquiries for the Planning Department Davis Engineering - St. Simons Island, GA September 1983 - May 19% Civil Engineer/Land Surveyor in charge of development ofresort/commercial/residential properties. • Managed all phases of planning, design, development and implementation of coastal island properties Education & Professional Affiliations University of Georgia (Athens, GA) — Bachelor of Science in Engineering, 1983 Professional Engineer - AR, USVI Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Professional land Surveyor - AR, USVI Biodynamic Farming & Gardening Association Certified Master Gardener Certified Naturally Grown Member Certified Scuba Diver Energy Corp, Nat'l Center for Appropriate Technology Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Low Impact Development (LID) Earlier Career Professional musician/songwriter performing guitar and other instruments and vocals in multiple musical styles. Traveled extensively through the United States and Canada, working in top venues with world-renowned artists. EFTA01098921