Nicholas Andrew Karpouzis
434 Mahogany Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 875-3101
NickAndrew[at]comcast.net
To Whom It May Concern,
I am interested in obtaining a permanent long term position with a solid well recognized firm.
I currently possess nine years of independent business ownership experience. Five years
of Operations Management in industrial and commercial construction. Five years of Sr. Project Management and Marketing, and four years financial planning and account management within the building industry and financial services sector..
Important to your needs, my tenure in these positions has afforded me the opportunity to develop a wide range of project management, account development, business management, marketing and estimating in the construction industry. I possess the necessary background and resources necessary to succeed with your current availability.
I have acquired highly developed skills and expertise in managing residential, commercial, and industrial projects in the many years I have been a Construction Project Manager and Senior Project Manager.
This includes experience owning/operating a successful service sector business that has been recognized numerous times for the quality workmanship produced. Additionally, I am well versed in managing all related operations, producing effective project schedules, managing subcontractors and crews to produce high quality structures on time.
My extensive marketing background has afforded me the opportunity to negotiate business contracts, material costs with vendors, and subcontractor’s fees, all that consistently produce revenues and profit margins at or above anticipated levels.
This professional expertise, coupled with my previous sales/marketing experience within the financial services sector, provides me with a diverse background not available from most other candidates and it will allow me to quickly and effectively integrate into your present availability.
Enrolled at Villanova University Masters in six sigma, currently working on green belt six sigma.
I believe the combination of my professional work history and my continued desire for success makes me the qualified candidate your organization desires. I am available for an immediate interview and I look forward to discussing this current opportunity with you at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Sincerely,
Nick Andrew
Nick Andrew Karpouzis
434 Mahogany Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 875-3101
NickAndrew[at]comcast.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• 20 plus years Management background in Operations, Personnel and Marketing.
• Nine years experience as President/Owner within the Commercial and Residential Building. Industry. Five years experience as Sr. Project Manager in the Industrial and Commercial Building Industry.
• Five years experience as Construction Sr. Operations and Marketing Manager. Four years marketing experience as a Financial Planner/Account Executive within the financial services industry.
• Highly experienced at developing, implementing and overseeing strategic business plans that enhance overall company growth and market share.
• Proven ability to negotiate, finalize and oversee a diverse range of construction and business contracts.
• Extensive background in producing effective project schedules, managing contractors and crews to produce high quality structures on or before scheduled deadlines.
Marketing Management Contract Negotiations Construction Estimation
Extensive experience securing and managing high volume Industrial, Commercial and residential new construction and rehabilitation contracts working with both owners and owner representatives. Possess excellent communication skills and diplomacy.
Extremely knowledgeable in all construction management phases including. Scheduling, subcontractor coordination, personnel supervision, estimating and project validation.
Extensive building experience in structural steel erection, concrete, all framing, roofing, all interior trades.
Very familiar with and have a thorough understanding of the OSHA, IBC, UBC, and NEC codes.
Possess extensive concrete experience including but not limited to footings, foundation, pads, poured walls and block. (Average pads and foundations poured in excess of 50,000 square feet.)
Knowledgeable with HCSS, Autodesk, Sage Master Builder and Bid2Win Estimating software.
I am a dependable, highly motivated individual that can motivate and mentor others to perform at their highest level to meet or exceed company goals. An assertive individual with extensive background and knowledge in all fascists of the construction and building industry.
I am looking for a challenging position that will allow me to use my extensive knowledge to achieve personal and professional success with a company who can benefit from an experienced professional. I am looking for a company that I can plant my roots and grow with.
Nick Andrew Karpouzis
434 Mahogany Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 875-3101
NickAndrew[at]comcast.net
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Apexx Building Solutions LLC Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware 2005-2008
Vice President of Marketing and Operations
• Managed the design and Construction of Industrial and Commercial structures as a General Contractor. Our scope covered footing a foundation, steel erection, framing, and roofing. Complete interiors, all trades. Projects included Industrial Manufacturing Facilities, Commercial Office Buildings, Agricultural facilities in excess of 50,000 square feet and Waste Storage Structures.
• Successfully upgraded Company status from Subcontractor to General Contractor
Through, Management and Marketing expertise.
• Increased average project contracts size by over 300 percent through contract negotiations and successful Field Personnel Management.
• Successfully interviewed and hired 29 new field mechanics to accommodate the increased project demands.
Apexx Building Solutions and subsidiary Co. Concrete Etc. LLC. PA, MD, DE 2003-2005
Senior Project Manager
• Extensively trained, managed and motivated field superintendents.
• Acquired bids from subcontractors. Interviewed, hired and managed subcontractors.
• Performed site inspections of completed contract work. Processed contractor invoices and maintained contract logs.
• Conducted correspondence with CEO’s, Developers, Owners, and Bank Reps personally, processed correspondence.
• Supervised and assisted superintendents and project managers in coordinating all field related issues.
• Developed and implemented daily and weekly goal spreadsheets that were required for all field mechanics and subcontractors to ensure all deadlines were met.
Nick Andrew Karpouzis
434 Mahogany Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 875-3101
NickAndrew[at]comcast.net
Platinum Companies (Platinum Construction LLC.) 1994-2003
President/Owner
• Received The 2001 Commercial Excellence Award from The BIA for “The House Of Clarendon†Lancaster, PA
• Worked in the capacity of General Contractor to manage the Design and Construction of commercial and residential structures.
• Received recognition for The Lancaster Historic Trust Building renovation.
• Received recognition for The Slaugh Professional Building Build out.
• Received recognition for The Lincoln Center Build out Ephrata, PA.
• Certified Contractor in Lead Based paint removal.
John Hancock Financial Services 1989-1993
Financial Planner/Account Executive
• Licensed for Life, Accident, Health, Annuities and Series 6 securities.
• Presidents council 1990 and 1991. Chairman’s council 1992 and 1993
US Wrecking Company. Fulmer Electric Co... 1983-1989
Construction and Electrical Journeyman (1988 full time, summers prior)
• Laborer of urban commercial and residential construction projects
• Trained and performed framing, sheetrock, and roofing
• Trained and performed electrical rough-ins and connections in commercial and residential electrical projects.
EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
Currently enrolled Villanova University Masters in six sigma. Working on green belt.
Maryland State Contractors License Exam. Passed with a 97%
PA Lead Based Paint Training Harrisburg, PA. Certified
UBC Training Course by FEMA. Course work for Hurricane and Earthquake
Construction Completed. Philadelphia, PA
Two years Economics Course Work, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Graduated Philadelphia School of Office Technology.
Volunteer Alpha and Noah’s Ark Christian Fellowship Programs
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