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Jacksonville, FL *****

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Melinda J. Power

Objective A position which requires me to draw on my experiences in the construction and development industry, in materials purchasing and

management, and as an independent business owner to provide knowledge and expertise, offering outstanding products and

services and building long term customer relationships.

Professional Experience

Jared Jewelry, St. John’s Town Center Mall, Jacksonville, FL Feb. 2012 – current

Diamond/Fine Jewelry Sales, DCA Certified

Here’s where you put in something specific about your responsibilities/achievements at Jared

Helzberg Diamonds, Regency Square Mall, Jacksonville, FL Nov. 2009 – Feb. 2012

Diamond/Fine Jewelry Sales, DCA Certified, Key Holder

Responsible for providing professional attitude and atmosphere to assist clients in finding the perfect diamond or piece of fine

jewelry. Used a “listening” approach to enhance selection and sale, as well as establishing relationship encouraging a client

return for future purchases. Number One Sales Associate annually 2010, 2011, 2012.

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, Jacksonville, FL Feb. 2005 – June 2008

Assistant Superintendant

Responsible for building construction, framing through finish, including subcontractor interface building inspections, owner

walkthroughs, completion items and warranties.

Ponte Vedra Restaurant

Marina San Pablo Condominiums Yacht Club/Marina (high end 12 –story condominium complex on

the ICW)

Summit Contractors, Inc. Oct. 2004 – Jan. 2005

Finish Superintendant

Responsible for completion of 7 apartment buildings (140 units), finished and delivered to owner.

• Vestcor Construction Serices, Inc., Jacksonville, FL May – Oct. 2004

Finish Superintendant

Responsible for completion of 64 condominium units. (Hired for 30-day consultation, kept on to complete first phase of the

project)

• Burkett International, Palm Coast and Jacksonville, FL 2001 - 2003

Superintendant

Drywall – high end 8-story (192 units) residential building on Hammock Beach, FL Framing, drywall and plaster

(including historic preservation/renovation) of 90-year old ceiling on 17-story apartment tower, 11 E. Forsyth

Street, Jacksonville, FL.

Construction Facilitator/Framing Superintendant

Resolution of outstanding change orders for major high rise

Oversight of completion of framing and stucco of 22-story high rise

• Close out of job (Berkman Plaza One)

• The Power Group, Inc., Bonita Springs, FL 1993 – 2002

President

Construction management operations, fee based contract with Doubletree Hotels

Performed value analysis of systems and cost projection for hotel conversions/rebuilds

Owned/operated franchise printing firm

• Miller and Smith Homes, Calverton, MD 1989 – 1993

Purchasing Agent – Contract and Construction Manager

Prepared scopes of work, contract and purchasing decisions for residential and light commercial development

projects

Oversight of daily operations on housing projects and numerous land development projects

Direct supervision of project and land development superintendants, and liaison of designers including architects

and engineers

• Carl Bernstein & Associates, Annandale, VA 1988 – 1989

Project Manager – Production Manager/Purchasing Agent

Managed field operations for all residential and commercial properties

Scoped/purchased work for all of firm’s Virginia and Maryland projects

Managed average of 12 concurrent projects

• Miller and Smith Homes of Virginia, McLean, VA 1978 –

1988

Purchasing Agent – Project Management

Scopes of work and contract negotiations for residential and commercial projects

Managed development of architectural and engineering plans and specifications

• Arlington Trust, Arlington, VA 1971 – 1978

Trust Manager

Managed trust accounts, vault control, asset control, estates tax accounting and department audits

Organizations Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow

Personal Interests Reading, Cooking, Gardening, Golf, Boating

References Available on Request

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