         PROJECT & CONSTRUCTION MANAGER           Summary    Experienced Project Manager with Auto CAD background, executing luxury custom residential projects from bidding to completion, maintaining industry-leading Quality standards, and implementing CAD technologies for major capability gains. Highly skilled in leading cross-functional teams, liaising with contractors and external agencies, and ensuring on-time completion project milestones. Able to excel in demanding environments and introduce Best Practices.      Highlights          Residential construction  Blueprint reading  Leadership  Exceptional problem solver  Excellent driving record  Strong communication skills  Detail-oriented  Friendly and hardworking  Architectural facades  Accurate measurements and estimates  Auto CAD     Proven working experience in construction management   Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods   Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards   Understanding of all facets of the construction  Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.   Familiarity with construction management software packages Ability to plan and see the “big picture”   Competent in conflict and crisis management Leadership and human resources management skills                  Accomplishments      Turned around projects.  Took numerous projects turned over to me because
they were behind schedule and over budget and turned them around to meet
timeline and budget commitments. 
						
					
				
			
		   Restored customer relationships.  Built trusting relationships with dissatisfied
customers at risk of litigation, converting them to happy and loyal.
   Facilitated subcontractor upgrades.  Identified subcontractors with quality and
value gaps and replaced them with others who could deliver to higher standards. 
						
					
				
			
		     Built the brand through a community project.  Took over a job to build an

							affordable foster home for a church. The project was faltering without direction,
plans, or funding. Secured plans, permits, and funding to complete the project,
building an 8-bedroom, 9-bath foster home heavily funded by contractor and community donations. 
   Project Manager  during the construction of Five international Furniture Retail stores in Egypt. I was the first Project Manager to work in this region, and was successful opening all five stores.           Experience      Company Name     August 2014   to   April 2016     Project & Construction Manager    City  ,   State     Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry.   Completed indoor and outdoor residential construction projects
		
	
	
		
			
				
					
						
							Handle all new-start announcements, do the intake for bids, and decide which
contractors to use.
		
	
	
		
			
				
					
						
							Review building plans and contracts to obtain permits and licensing.
		
	
	
		
			
				
					
						
							Review project in depth to schedule deliverables and sub contractors as needed.
		
	
	
		
			
				
					
						
							Oversee all on-site and off-site construction to monitor compliance with building codes
and client needs and selections.

						
						
							Review work progress on a daily basis, plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any
emerging ones, and do hands-on problem solving.

						
						
							Facilitate meetings with owners, construction managers, and upper management.

						
						
							Schedule building inspections.

						
						
							Stay out in front of activities, priming subcontractors in advance of their next

							deliverables, to make sure they're ready with any needed change orders, purchase

							orders, or other preparation to prevent delays and mis-steps.

						
						
							Personally complete punch out tasks requiring a broad skill set from making minor fixes

							to addressing complex structural issues, such as stucco work, truss repair, drywall
repair, installing appliances, and hanging light fixtures. 
						
					
				
			
		         Company Name     January 2012   to   January 2014     Interior Designer   City  ,   State      As an Interior Designer for the largest furniture retailer in the U.S., I designed, developed, and oversaw implementation of floor plans, electrical, merchandise, paint, and signage--all to meet specifications of time, quality, and budget.  I adapted plans to maintain the Ashley brand inside and out while accommodating municipality requirements.          Company Name     January 2004   to   January 2011     Bartender   City  ,   State      While going to school fulltime (2008-2011) I supported myself as a bartender where I strengthened my customer relations skills.          Company Name     January 2004   to   January 2008     Permit Coordinator   City  ,   State      As a Permit Coordinator for this regional permitting service, I served more than 70 municipalities, helping builders cut through red tape and expedite the permitting process.  By understanding the technical specifications of the construction, and building trusting relationships with builders and municipalities, I was able to help builders save time, and often money, in the permitting process.          Education      B.A  :   Interior Design, International Academy of Design and Technology    City  ,   State      Interior Design, International Academy of Design and Technology        WARRIOR LEADER COURSE (WLC)   2003         Leadership    WLC, formerly called Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), is the first leadership course Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) attend. WLC is a month-long course that teaches Specialists and Corporals the basic skills to lead small groups of Soldiers. This course is hard hitting and intensive with emphasis on leadership skills and prepares Soldiers to advance to the rank of Sergeant.        Ohio State University       Sports and Fitness Management     City  ,   State  ,   Franklin             Military Experience      Company Name     July 1998   to   September 2007     Field Artillery Surveyor    City  ,   State    Records field data, prepares schematic sketches, and marks survey stations. Performs astronomic observation, measure azimuths, and angles and determines deviations for target, connection, and position area surveys with angular measuring equipment. Assist PADS operator with the transfer, strap down, and preparation for operations of PADS. Computes data using logarithms or calculator to obtain the unknown required field data to include computing for accuracy ratios and adjustment. Operates and performs PMCS on vehicles, radios, weapons, and all survey equipment.        Skills    Auto CAD, Great Leadership Skills, Operation Monitoring, Management of Material Resources, Judgment and Decision Making, Management of Personnel Resources, Time Management, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Contribute to planning Meetings, Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Working Within Budget, Creative & Resourceful, Hard Working, Proficient With Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel & Most Other Office Programs, Drafting, Understanding Construction Plans, Managing Change Orders, Organized, Detailed Knowledge of Florida Building Codes, Multi Tasking          