Madonna Ristaino

**** *** *** ****

Annapolis, MD, 21409

410-***-****

acfz1p@r.postjobfree.com

August 28, 2014

Self Employed

To Whom it may concern,

I am writing to inform you of my interest in your advertised job position of Job ID: 358366 I encountered the

job listing on line . I possess a great deal of experience in Construction/Ach/PM and I feel that I would be

an asset to your team. I would be grateful for the opportunity to interview with you at your earliest

convenience.

Thank you so much for your generous time and attention in considering me for this position. I will follow

up with an email in a week in order to clarify your position in this matter.

Respectfully yours

Madonna Ristaino

Madonna Ristaino

E: acfz1p@r.postjobfree.com H: 410-***-****

1610 Col-Mar Lane- Annapolis, MD 21409

With over 20 years of experience in facility construction, project management, design and

construction management; I possess a strong ability to identify problems and act upon logical

and practical solutions. My academic and hands-on construction experience has had heavy

emphasis in project control applications, including, scheduling and cost analysis. I am

experienced in relevant software systems. I am conversant in Spanish and Italian.

Job Experience:

I have been self-employed as a Home Inspector and Architect since 2000. I have acted as a

Subcontractor for Heery International and Architectural Interiors on an “as needed” basis. I

provided Construction Documents, prepared specifications, reviewed drawings, designed

lighting and furniture, assisted in presentations and technical designs and provided CADD

designs.

Prior to being self-employed, I worked for Heery International as a Project Manager. Some of

the projects included were:

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office- Assisted in planning for the relocation of the POA in

Washington, D.C. to Arlington, Virginia. I supervised Equipment de-installation and re-

installation and Scheduling coordination. Provided assistance in Move management formatting

for relocation of employees.

Randolf-Sheppard Vending Facility -1999- Tenant fit-out for estimated 1,800 square feet of

space used for food preparation, storage and sales for support of 1,200 employees in building.

Prepared schedule, conducted project meetings, billing and Administration of files, reviewed

architecturals for compliance, directed interior design.

POAC- Physical Fitness Center for Army Officers. –1999- Tenant fit-out for estimated 4,500

square foot Fitness Center. Provided Design coordination, project schedule, billing and

Administration of files, facilitated communication between Government agencies, performed

drawing reviews for compliance.

CEAC- Cost Economic Analysis Center -1998-1999- Tenant fit-out for estimated 2,500 sf.

Defense Sales Supply Warehouse –1999- Tenant fit-out for estimated 4,000 square feet of retail

office supply space. Evaluated individual needs and provided architectural drawing review and

coordination, furniture procurement, interior design, billing and Administration of files.

Communicated requirements to project architect, scheduled coordination between agencies and

subcontractors.

NGB- National Guard Bureau- 1998- Tenant fit-out for estimated 12,000 square feet of office

space. Provided architectural drawing review and coordination, furniture procurement, interior

design, billing and Administration of files. Communicated requirements to project architect,

scheduled coordination between agencies and subcontractors. Developed meeting minutes and

punch list, in addition to reports for progress of construction and phase completion.

OCAR- Office of the Chief, Army Reserve. –1998- Tenant fit-out for estimated 12,000 square

feet of office space. Furniture procurement, interior design, billing, and communication between

government agencies, Administration of files.

Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, Pentagon, Washington D.C. -1998- Managed the field

team and prepared precursory drawings for the generation of construction documents required

(CADD) for base building. Prepared preliminary project schedule. Support of the consolidation

of approximately 900 employees into 200,000 square feet of office space. Scheduled activities

included the full spectrum of pre-design through post construction and relocation activities.

Montgomery County Detention Center –1998- Contract and drawing review, cost estimates and

file administration.

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington,

D.C.-1998- Assisted in planning for the relocation of the Army’s Bio-Medical Research

Laboratory. Procured pricing for HAZMAT disposal and relocation, Medical equipment de-

installation and re-installation, Medical equipment transport, Scheduling coordination. Provided

Move management formatting for relocation of employees.

Perimeter Security Improvements, General Services Administration, National Capital Region

Washington D.C. –1997- Developed CADD drawings for design and installation of proposed

security improvements to multiple governmental facilities in Washington D.C., including

numerous historical sites.

Arlington County Public Schools, Arlington, Virginia -1997- Reviewed technical specifications

for new school design guidelines in support of the Arlington initiatives to standardize

procurement documentation and produced design development documents (CADD) for

prototype school design.

Other Work experience includes:

Arundel Homes, Annapolis, Maryland -1994-1995- Design and preparation of master plans

(CADD & hand drafting) for construction of new homes. Expedited communication between

upper level management and subcontractors, identified problems, diagnosed causes and

determined corrective actions. Acted as liaison between clients and owner, maintained critical

area records and reports for the Permit Application Process. Managed the change order process

and negotiated with subcontractors.

Witt Contracting, Annapolis, Maryland –1987-1994- Directed design and construction for a

business which provided remodeling and renovations in residential construction (historic and

modern). Acted as direct liaison between owner and client, Consulted with clients to determine

their needs and priorities, Coordinated and oversaw scheduling of subcontractors, Compiled,

analyzed and presented pricing for materials, Developed and expedited solutions to unexpected

problems and delays.

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Catholic University of America, 1997

(Area of Concentration: Construction Management)

Completed IDP for NCARB

Licensed in Home Inspections in the state of Maryland

Ravenna, Italy Ravenna School of Mosaic, Master Certificate

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