JOSEPH A. DELUCA
 2745 S.W. 28th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33914 
 239.910.3840 ~ 

 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE


Seasoned, well-respected, bottom-line business manager with extensive real
estate development, construction management and portfolio asset management
experience. Broad-based experience in all property types with strong marketing,
asset management, due diligence, finance, rehabilitation and real estate
transaction expertise. Strong expertise in controlling expenses and improving
efficiency for institutional clients. Adept at bridging gaps between builders and
investors. Natural leader and mentor, able to motivate personnel to achieve goals
and make sound financial decisions for investment groups.

Areas of Expertise:
 
· Investor Liaison
· Municipal Acceptance
· Site Location & Acquisitions
· Construction Documentation
· Bidding Process
· Contract Awards
· Project Management
· Development Budgets
· Leasing 
· Tenant Relations
· Build-out Oversight
· Portfolio Asset Management
 

“Joseph has demonstrated reliable command of field knowledge, fastidious
attention to detail as well as gifted insight to evaluate problems and requisite
forcefulness to implement effective solutions.” 
 Thomas Cusack, President, Cusack Professional Learning Center



 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Increased revenue 30%, reduced expenses 15% and lowered assessments 33% by
instituting a creative renegotiation strategy, implementing progressive energy
efficiency upgrades and challenging assessments.

Increased office occupancy rate from 8% to 100% through the creation and
implementation of a unique marketing program and by forging relations with key
real estate professionals.

Improved energy efficiency by 35% by replacement of aged equipment using utility
company incentives.

Maintained 100% land entitlement community acceptance and governmental approval
rate 20+ years.

Played key role in leading regional group to an unprecedented $50M a year in
office park development.

Successfully managed 1.7m s/f of office space and 100,000 s/f of retail space.

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP / SOMERSET, LLC 1995 – Present
President (Cape Coral, FL) 2002 – Present
·Established Florida operations while maintaining NY operations concurrently
until 2005. 
·Spearhead leasing and sales functions to and ensure efficient transition to
property management.
·Directed 400 associates including inspectors, trade contractors, architects &
engineers.
·Coordinate governmental approvals, documentation, budgets, and financial
resources.
·Provide critical review for all developments to anticipate problems before they
arose.
·Lead and coach all levels of project development ensuring on time project
delivery.
·Provide timely, accurate, complete reports on the operating condition of the
region.
·Assist in interviewing, selecting and managing the regional team.
·Set budgets, control costs and maximize the use of assets.
·Develop and administer goals, objectives and strategies.
·Oversee pre-leasing and marketing process.
·Organize and direct construction projects.
·Broker land acquisitions and sales.

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President (Amherst, NY) 1995 – 2005 
·All duties and responsibilities of the Florida operation listed above.
·Charged with complete fiduciary responsibilities, controlling all financial
decisions for each property.
·Sustained property values through periodic equipment upgrades, refurbishment
and updates.
·Turned office buildings into high occupancy properties and maintained low
tenant turnover.
·Purchased and sold holdings, improved value, leased, and managed property for
investors.
·Evaluated property taxes and lowered when possible.
·Negotiated contracts to lower and control expenses.
·Took troubled properties and increased their value.

DELHERST BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1984 – 1995 
Vice President Real Estate Operations
·Responsible for site location, land development process and infrastructure for
residential and commercial subdivisions.
·Directed construction management, leasing, tenant improvements and property
management at multiple sites, cities and states.
·Managed office buildings, office/warehouse parks, retail space and apartment
complexes.

BORMAC BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1980 – 1984 
Project Manager / Property Manager
·Coordinated construction.
·Charged with accounting and commercial property management.
·Oversaw 12 restaurants, 22 retail plazas, 59 convenience stores, 150 apartment
buildings, 13 office buildings, 250 homes, and 3 residential subdivisions.

 EDUCATION
BS, Business Management, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY

 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Building Trades Association, Member
FL Home Builders Association, Member
Gerson Lehrman Group Consultants, Member