HomeMy WebLinkAboutKurcan, Steve - ResumeSteven Kurcan
1997 Hawaii Ave N. E. St. Petersburg, FL 33703 ♦ Home: 727.527.8307 ♦ steven.kurcan@verizon.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled Executive with over 20 years
of experience in both the public and private sectors in City Management and Economic Development. Demonstrated successes in negotiating the purchase and managing of multi-million dollar
real estate projects that benefit the community. Well-versed in all aspects of zoning, city, county and state real estate regulations. Excellent negotiator who brings a win/win philosophy
to the affected parties. Understands the big picture of community planning and the value of economic development and the value of bringing in new business. Effective team builder who
encourages employee empowerment and responsibility.
Additional Strengths and Competencies include:
♦ Public Partnership Developments
♦ Public Administration
♦ Economic Development
♦
Property and Asset Management
♦ Zoning Regulations
♦ P&L Responsibilities
♦ Grants and Government Funding
♦ Budget Management
♦ Commercial Real Estate
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Consolidat
ed City offices and worked with a private company that brought 600 new employees to downtown. Located two properties for the purpose of relocating city office space to the downtown
area. Negotiated a deal with property owners on two financially distressed properties. Renovated one property that provided office space for 400 city employees and sold the other property
to a private company that provided office space for 600 new employees. Results: Managed a 5 million dollar budget that created an economic business hub that added 1000 employees to
the downtown renovation effort.
Built a profitable real estate division for a large insurance company. Developed a business model that demonstrated the value of entering the real estate
market. The plan included financial strategies for funding, projected return on investments and the strategy to acquire property. Results: Four developments valued at 52 million
dollars (900 residential units), were developed within nine years. These assets brought approximately 1 million dollars of pre-tax cash flow annually to the company. A single property
transaction generated a profit of 16 million dollars.
Resolved a major asbestos removal problem and kept the renovation of a public project on time and within budget. A discovery
of improperly encapsulated asbestos virtually shut down a million dollar renovation project. Convinced the contractor to allow for the removal of the material during the construction
process and negotiated changes in the contract to provide sufficient funds to cover the cost of the material. Collaborated with the contractor and all tenants to insure access to the
material was scheduled ensuring safe and timely removal. Results: The project was completed on time and within the 1.4 million dollar budget.
Increased customer satisfaction and department
efficiency of the building department. Customers of the building department were not satisfied with the turnaround time of the permit approval process. Revamped the procedures within
the department and provided training to the employees. Evaluated personnel involved in the approval process and coached them on improved customer service techniques and completed staff
changes to insure better service. Results: A 3-week reduction of turnaround time in the approval process and a significant improvement in customer satisfaction.
Collaborated with
City of St. Petersburg and the County Planning Commission to rezone an undeveloped property. The rezoning allowed the property owner to develop the property in a sustainable fashion
adding value to the property and the tax revenue of the City and County. Developed a special area plan, obtained approval, the first such plan completed in Pinellas County. Results:
The rezoning was approved by the County Commission and St. Petersburg City Council.
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CAREER HISTORY
Vice President of Development
Grady Pridgen, Inc. February 2004 to March 2009
Responsibilities:
Represent
the company in public forums such as meetings with City and County staff, before County Commissions and City Councils, with neighborhood organizations,
Negotiate the business points
of legal documents such as leases, purchase contracts and development agreements.
Vice President of Asset Management
Bankers Financial Corporation April of 1995
to January 2004
Responsibilities:
Manage P&L and collaborate with executive staff of parent company,
Develop strategy and manage all facets of the a real estate development program
for the Company,
Manage staff and department budget.
Director of Development and Property Management
City of St. Petersburg October 1987 to March 1995
Responsibilities:
Administration
of the 200 million dollar Bay Plaza Redevelopment Agreement,
Manage the leasing and tenant build out of the St. Petersburg Pier,
Manage a department of 67 employees responsible for all
management of city real estate, completion of development projects and the issuance of building permits and zoning certifications,
Direct the completion of many city construction projects.
Administr
ator
Bloomington Port Authority January 1986 to August 1987
Responsibilities:
Direction and implementation of Board Policy for the organization,
Negotiate property acquisitions
and a major public private joint venture.
Vice President
Chafoulias Management Company May 1982 to January 1986
Responsibilities:
Manage the operation of a 3 million
dollar per year retail outlet.
Negotiate development agreements and property acquisitions
Assistant City Administrator
City of Rochester Minnesota January 1980 to May
1982
Responsibilities:
Executive Director of the Rochester Housing Authority,
City Administrator in the absence of the Administrator,
Downtown redevelopment activities.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Masters of Public Administration, University of Toledo
Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Toledo
Florida Core Training Program for Assisted Living Resident Management
State
of Florida Real Estate License #SL3062839
AFFILIATIONS
Board Member of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the United States Green Building Council
Membership Chairman of the Florida
Gulf Coast Chapter of the United States Green Building Council
Member of the Board of the Bay Area Commuter Services (BACS)