Summary of qualifications

I have approximately 20 years of hands on experience and numerous years of schooling in the Construction and Property Management fields. I am a very confident and productive leader, as well as a team player with extensive problem solving and motivational skills and I am sure that I can be a great asset to your organization.

Professional experience

2005 - 2008 WOODS RESTORATION SERVICES

Project Manager  / Sales Estimator

In February of 2007 I sold approximately 2.5 million dollars worth of Restoration Contracts in Lady Lakes FL. after a Catastrophic Storm that produced massive Tornadoes that claimed 19 lives on Feb. 2nd 2007. I also had the privilege of being a project manager and overseeing a 24 hour workforce of approximately 50 men working double shifts to to secure peoples homes and begin the rebuilding process as well as consoling the people affected by the storm.

• Scoped damaged properties, analyzed blueprints, specifications, Proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost,labor,equipment, and material estimates for numerous restoration and new construction projects simultaneously.
• Oversaw the generation of estimates used as a basis of agreement with insurance companies.
• Established, monitored and altered budgets when necessary for projects to be adhered to by production departments.
• Researched procedures and pricing for non- standard items or services 
• Sold projects and ideas to property owners while exhibiting compassion for there losses. (Both residential and commercial)
• Reviewed data to determine labor material and equipment requirements and prepared itemized list.
• Submitted necessary documents and drawings to proper authorities to insure timely processing of permitting
• Pulled permits in numerous counties for restorations as well as new construction projects
• Worked closely with architects as well as building inspectors and sub contractors to insure quality control and make sure projects were completed safely and in compliance with OSHA Regulations as well as the current local code.

2003 - present    Merced Services Corp. Orlando, Florida

President / Founder

• Marketed, Sold and Managed residential and commercial construction projects, including multi-unit housing, retail and office space, schools, and churches. Hired and supervised construction workers and sub-contractors. Maintained strict safety standards and procedures. Consulted with clients on progress and issues.
• Maintained track record for quality work and effective project management, delivering 93% of projects on time and within budget.
• Promoted comprehensive safety program, reducing insurance costs by 18%.
• Attended continuing education classes to increase knowledge of plumbing, electrical, foundations, cement, brick weatherization, and wood construction.
• Developed regional specialty with steel frameworks, fiberglass, roofing, and siding.
• Hosted and attended seminars and trade shows to monitor construction industry trends.
• Contracted to do disaster restorations by well respected companies such as the Best western hotel, Darden Restaurants, Flight Safety Academy, Instar Services, State Farm Insurance, Century 21 Realty and Belfor USA

2000-2003  Convent of Sisters of Mercy  Brooklyn, New York                                                                     

Facilities Director

• Provided direction and oversight for the maintenance, operations, alternations, and improvement activities within a facility area with seven buildings a huge parking lot and a huge garden area with a total of approximately 250,000 sq. ft. through subordinate administrators and other staff in planning, designing, and implementing facility projects.
• Acted as liaison and conferred with the board members, site administrators, outside contractors and vendors, Facilities Services Division management personnel, and contract project management personnel.
• Directed the implementation of repairs and improvements to existing buildings and grounds.
• Directed the maintenance of facilities and grounds including technical support to board members, tenants and staff regarding fire safety and security issues.
• Worked cooperatively and pro actively with Federal, State and local regulatory agencies to ensure that the assigned areas met all applicable safety standards in its operations. For example   O.S.H.A. , N.Y.F.D. and  D.E.P.
• Administered the maintenance budget for the assigned facilities area and monitored project expenditures.
• Remained up-to-date on approved materials, equipment, techniques, and usage for construction and modernization of the facilities.
• Performed other duties as assigned.

Certifications  

• Certified in Systematic Catastrophe Estimation
• Certified in the cleaning, re mediation and restoration of Mold, Fire and Smoke
• Z-50 Fire Safety Director  for  High rise office & hotel motel buildings
• P-99 #6 Commercial Boilers & Air Pollution Control Compliance License
• Z-00 Stand Pipe and Sprinkler Systems City Mains
• W-12 Citywide Sprinkler Systems Maintenance
• D.E.P.  # 50857 for the satisfactory completion of the course in the operation of residual fuel oil burners and incinerators.
• A-100/3310 Course in the preparation for the role of certified   superintendent
• F-90 Maintenance and Supervision of Interior Fire Alarms and Supervise Alarms Systems
• A+ Certified Computer Technician

 Computer Skills

• Certified Computer Repair and Operating Systems Technician
• Advanced Software Application Specialist Microsoft, Adobe, Macromedia, JPP Project Management and many more various industry standard business applications
• Web Design and Development Specialist Dream Weaver, Fireworks, Flash, Front Page and numerous other HTML, PHP, CSS editors and utilities
• Advanced Xactimate 2.4 Estimating software

 Education

• 1993   T.F.T.F Building Co.      Brooklyn, New York      Building Operator Certification BOC
• 1994   The Career Institute      New York, New York     A+ Certification Certified Computer Repair and Operating Systems Technician 
• 2000 New York Fire Department     New York, New York  Noise and hazardous materials Certified in the operation of residual fuel  oil burners and incinerators       
• 2002 ACI Environmental Safety Training Institute      New York, New York  Fire Safety Directors Course and many others, which were required for my  position as Facilities Director                                        
• 2006 All Lines Business Training Institute  1653 Feather Trail West Palm Beach FL 33411  Systematic catastrophe Estimating
• 2007 Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification   2715 E mill plain boulevard Vancouver Washington 98661 Mold, Fire and smoke Remediation

Languages Spoken

•  Bilingual English /Spanish

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