Hampton Carver

Experience

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  Virginia Realty and Development Co.

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1987

  Partner

  Led the 10X growth of the suburban division of this Commercial Real Estate Company, and was responsible for leasing, development planning, construction and asset management, and the sale of class A investment properties. Represented leading institutional investors and corporate tenants during the above activities.

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  CarverCo llc

  Jan 1987 - now

  Principal

  I have served leading U.S. institutional investors, tenants, owners and municipalities during facility planning and development, economic feasibility, design-build, construction management, asset management and the sale of investment grade properties.Consulting engagements have included:City of Newport News, Virginia - Collaboratively created the business and development models, and economic justifications for developing an urban waterfront seafood market and entertainment destination within an underserved “Choice Neighborhood” community.Commonwealth of Virginia - Economic repositioning of depressed areas of southwest Virginia under the direction of Virginia’s Department of Housing and Community Development. Private-Public Interests Zhejiang, China - Master Planned 1,000 acres for agribusiness, environmental, cultural and sustainable mixed-use economic development. US-Russian P3 - Privatizing state owned properties for commercial uses, during the collapse of the Soviet Union.Indian ministries of Housing and Defense - Localize the manufacturing, distribution and construction of affordable self-build housing in India. Show less

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  China-U.S. Ventures Group

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2008

  President

  Real estate advisory and development planning initiatives to create a sustainable economic development model localized for application in China. Land planning, entitlement and business development. China-centric manufacturing and export business. Performed factory sourcing, sampling, manufacturing, export finance and management for electric and soft goods. Successfully managed the certification process with Underwriter Laboratories to obtain label authorization for use in China and for export. Show less

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  Hand Holdings, LLC

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Managing Member

  Hand Holdings, LLC designed and manufactured accessories for mobile phones, handheld games and electronics. Hampton managed:Product designRapid prototypingMaterials selectionTool designPatents & trademarksFactory sourcing and manufacturing

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  Forever Oceans

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2015

  Co-Founder, COO and Managing Director Asia Pacific

  One of six co-founders, Transitional COO and Managing Director-Asia Pacific for this deep ocean aquaculture spin-out of Lockheed Martin Corporation. Led efforts to standardize design and programing for world-class RAS facilities and systems for global placement. Shared responsibilities for company set-up, business development, market entry strategy and client relations. Negotiated license agreements with international partners and structured teams of SMEs to plan regional hatchery and aquafarm operations and training centers. Show less