CAROL SHILLIDAY

2013 – 2019
Owner / La Foi Boutique at Scottsdale Quarter

·        Created company under LLC

·        Negotiated leasing contracts

·        Built business model, hired employees

·        Developed every aspect of the business plan from marketing to inventory acquisition, point of sale, etc.

·        Have grown store into self-operating, profitable entity.

·        Built online shopping model to augment sales.

1999 – present
General Contractor-Owner Builder / CMI Construction

·        Developed raw 1.3 acre hillside parcel in Paradise Valley from land acquisition through architecture, city approvals and completion.

·        Managed all subcontractors throughout process. Sold property for $500K profit.

·        Designed and developed Scottsdale Property to 6000+ Sft property, 8000+sft under roof, including tennis court and yard development.

·        Managed all subcontractors through completion.

1997-1999
Auditor- Real Estate Division / Ernst and Young

·        Auditor responsible for confirming financial statements and construction ledgers for large land developers and home builders:

o   Maracay homes

o   Homes by Dave Brown

o   Estes Homes

o   US Home corporation

o   Acacia Capital Corporation  

·        Worked on valuation of major hotel properties

1992-1996
Team Leader-Manager / Macy’s Department Store

·        Assistant Operations Manager- Sunnyvale Mall

·        Assistant Buyer Men’s Outer wear

·        Team Leader Accounts Receivable

·        Manager Human Resources Call Center

Education

Bachelor of Science- Finance / WP Carey, ASU
Bachelor of Science- Accounting/ WP Carey, ASU

Panhellenic Executive Board, Greek Steering Council, Gamma Phi Beta Standards Chairman

Skills / Certifications

·       Certified Public Accountant – Active – CPA#11096

·       Real Estate license – SA53673000

·       General Contractor License – 321647

·       Retail store development and management