1. JOHN L. TATUM, 1056 East Queen Street ■ Strasburg, VA
22657
MPM 540-335-2350 ■ jltatum78@gmail.com
ENTERPRISING REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE
Strategic Business Development – Logistics Management – Productivity Improvement
Results-driven manager well respected throughout the industry for achievement in
both project management and business management. Able to identify and implement
strategies to reduce costs, increase revenue, strengthen customer relationships,
improve business practices and drive profitable growth. Advanced in creating and
maintaining an effective business plan to increase profitability. Broad-based
management skills, with strong planning, communication, organizational and decision-
making ability to successfully direct concurrent projects. Mentors staff and
encourages a team environment for high levels of employee confidence and
satisfaction.
■ Construction ■ Project Management ■ HR/Staff
Management Management
■ Facilities Management ■ Proposal Development ■ Budget
Management
■ Inventory Control ■ Loss Control & ■ Vendor Relations
Prevention
■ Contract Negotiations ■ Regulatory Compliance ■ OHSA Compliance
Specialized expertise in: concrete construction, multi-level building construction, installation
of water and sanitary sewer mains, lift stations, storm water management, detention
facilities, road building, tenant improvements & build outs, dynamite and hydro
pressure rock removal.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Quadrupled revenue of an 8a, woman owned contracting firm from $5 million to $20 million in seven months,
by restructuring, executing and maintaining a new business development plan.
Secured untapped department of transportation, state, and federal government
contracts by utilizing status as a minority business and submitting company to DOT
project listing in Mississippi, Florida and Alabama. Recruited quality estimators and
project manager to sustain business objectives.
Pioneered the launch of J.L. Tatum Contracting Company, Inc. Acquired and directed a team of 50
managers, superintendents, foremen, and laborers. Completed $50 million in
commercial and multi-unit residential developments, infrastructure construction and
wetland restoration in response to damage caused by hurricane Katrina. Built the
largest man-made water feature in the state of Mississippi consisting of over 15,000
square feet of waterfalls and fountains in Hattiesburg, MS.

2. Conceptualized and developed 13 mixed use and residential properties as President of a real estate
development company. Collaborated with developers to build out commercial
complexes projects of up to $35 million. Oversaw property management of
approximately 500,000 square feet of commercial and residential facilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vice President of Operations
January 2009 – July 2009
Providence Construction, LLC
Fairhope, AL
Managed Department of Transportation, federal and State government contracts on highway, utility, and building projects
up to $35 million for a certified 8(a), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Woman Owned Business Enterprise
(WBE).
 Directed 125 employees, performed new hire evaluations and personnel
performance reviews.
 Evaluated all bids and estimates for submittal prior to project.
 Performed quality control inspections and managed final close-out of all projects
JOHN L. TATUM
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President
2006 – 2008
J.L. Tatum Contracting Company, Inc.
Strasburg, VA and Gulfport, MS
Oversaw all aspects of multi-unit residential and commercial developments, utility construction, and site development
projects ranging from $5 to $50 million and 10 to 250 units.
 Prepared and administered project budgets up to $25 million, including
estimation of labor and material costs and approved all expenditures, while
maintaining quality control.
 Conducted weekly production and safety meetings with principles, managers,
subcontractors, suppliers, and government officials; created and implemented
policies and procedures.
 Performed design/build, construction management, and owner representative
projects; provided facility and property management services on residential
complexes up to 250 units.
President
1998 - 2006
The Virginia Companies, LLC
Strasburg, VA
Oversaw all function of residential and commercial real estate development and general contracting company including
acquiring sites, planning construction schedules, negotiating lender financing and managing budgets up to $20 million.
 Managed all on-site production employees, subcontractors, and suppliers.
 Collaborated with developers to contract complete build out of commercial
complexes taking it from design to completion and then provided facility
management services.

3.  Negotiated with lenders to obtain debt financing for project proposals; directed
planning and management of budgets up to $20 million.
Associate Broker
1998 - 2006
ERA, OakCrest Realty, Inc.
Winchester, VA
Conducted property assessment and evaluations for potential residential and commercial property acquisitions and
development projects.
 Initiated and negotiated sales and purchase contracts.
 Liaison with lenders and attorneys for the execution of contracts.
 Networked with developers to Secure average annual sales of $15 million.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified Master Project Manager - MPM
American Academy of Project Management
Bachelor of Science in Education
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
LICENSES
Alabama Commercial Contractor Florida Underground Utility Contractor
Alabama Highway and Streets Mississippi Commercial Contractor,
Contractor Major Classifications
Alabama Municipal and Utility Mississippi Municipal Contractor
Contractor Virginia Class A Contractors License
Florida Commercial Contractor Virginia Real Estate Broker (Expired)
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Member, Town of Middletown, Virginia, Planning and Zoning Commission
Member, Town of Strasburg, Virginia, Board of Zoning Appeals