To secure a position within a growing construction firm in which I can utilize my talents to improve the operational aspects of the organization.
Manager with 20+ years of experience in sales, personnel management and Project Management and over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience creating and establishing a new venture. Skilled in sales and marketing, conflict resolution, computerized solutions, team / morale building, and risk assessment. Possess the knowledge to maximize the success of an organization and the desire, the dedication, and the integrity to strive to accomplish every job and task with excellence.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Completed several residential Xactimate Estimates (Scopes of Loss) ranging from complex custom homes to multi-family type residences in which we were awarded the contracts. Completed a complex commercial project consisting of 206,000 square feet meeting a stringent deadline and were awarded a bonus in excess of the original contract by the owner resulting in a greater GPM than estimated.
WORK HISTORY
Xactimate Estimator
2/2009 – 6/2009
Freeman’s Construction Inc
Ramona, CA
Produce specialized estimates for General Contractor on a project by project and independent basis.
•Generate Xactimate estimate/Scope of Loss in the course of rebuilding custom residential homes valued from $500K to $1.3 million consumed by fire and those structures partially damaged by fire
•Customize reports according to employer's specifications and the requirements of Insurance Company
•Sales and marketing to Insurance companies and homeowners
Assisted Department Director in managing the operation and maintenance of twenty-eight acre property consisting of Residential units, Assisted Living units and a Nursing Facility, in excess of 400 units total.
•Transformed a department with low morale and poor customer satisfaction through improved communication and hands-on resources, which enhanced morale and customer satisfaction
•Maintained department budget of approximately $500K annually and provided oversight of major improvement budget of approximately $2 million annually
•Managed General Contractors and Contractors to ensure quality and timely services in the remodeling of multi-family style structures and major construction projects and emergency repairs
•Directed maintenance staff to assure that all buildings and structures complied with stringent Federal, State and Local regulations. Reduced department deficiencies by over 50%
•Coordinated with the accounting department, in approving and expediting all department invoices to eliminate past due vendor payments
•Established new accounts with local wholesale vendors which reduced costs and inventory by at least 25%
•Ten direct reports with maintenance, security and construction duties and assisted in managing a department of twenty persons with housekeeping, janitorial and laundry duties as well as overseeing the activities of Grounds and Landscaping contractor
Project Manager / Estimator
7/2006-2/2008
Hathaway Door & Trim Co., Inc.
El Cajon, CA
Reported directly to CEO of Construction subcontractor on commercial and residential construction projects. Promoted several times during my employment and received increasing responsibilities. Clients included Harper Construction, Roel Construction Company, Pardee Homes, McMillin and Companies, KB Homes, DBC Construction, and D.R. Horton.
•Generated all submittal documents (Specification submittal, RFP, RFI) for review by Architect and/or General Contractor/Developer
•Created Excel spreadsheet reports to track scheduling, completion status and Job Cost Analysis reports to submit to CEO
•Assessed project issues and formulated solutions
•Supervised project superintendent and installation team consisting of ten persons
•Implemented and tracked safety procedures in compliance with all government regulations to meet standards of client – General Contractor or Developer
•Purchased and coordinated delivery of products and supplies to jobsite
•Performed as liaison between General Contractor/Developer and Officers of Corporation.
•Produced estimates for commercial and residential projects
•Performed operational duties overseeing Hardware Shipping and Receiving Department, and maintenance of vehicle fleet
•Assessed all litigation documents and functioned as a liaison between attorneys, insurance companies and officers of the corporation relating to construction defect lawsuits reporting to Secretary/Treasurer of Corporation
Owner / Operator
8/1996 – 5/2006
Progressive Investigations
La Jolla, CA
Conducted surveillance and witness interviews as a state licensed Private Investigator.
Served as an expert witness in potential insurance fraud claims. Clients included Mobil Oil, Travelers Insurance, Crawford & Company, Safeco Insurance, and San Diego Gas & Electric.
•Established new business, utilizing sales and marketing, customer service, accounting and highly effective investigative skills and technology
•Emphasized integrity and professionalism with a reputation of getting results
•Obtained thousands of hours of videotape evidence as an investigator, which assisted multiple insurance carriers and self-insured clients to accurately evaluate claims
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer as Treasurer of non-profit organization - responsible for oversight of budget and the administration of all financial transactions, riding motorcycles with sons, camping, and computer/internet research.
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