LEE W. DODSON

-RESUME-

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Tucson, AZ 85739

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West Hills CA 91303

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December 10, 2014

Health: Excellent

Willing to relocate

Motivated to travel

WORK HISTORY:

1975-85: Worked foundation and frame at various locations throughout Southern

California, beginning on Rambla Pacifico Rd. in Malibu. Supervised all phases of work

from ground breaking through finish, specializing in hillside work from 1976.

Produced average $750,000 worth of housing, industrial, and commercial or remodel per

year. In 1987 was responsible for $3,000,000 in construction, in 1988 produced

$3,750,000 in housing. Operated Westchester Landscape and Design 1992-95. COO of

Allied Imaging Office Products 1995-97.

In 1991, completed office and conference rooms for the Leonis Adobe Association in

Calabasas. Recreated 1870's mid-Victorian building from ground up, complete with

multi-color wainscoting and antique water closet. Also did contemporary restyle of

facade on ramshackle houses in Laurel Canyon while building technically difficult and

advanced hillside foundation on nearby site. Placed in National AIA Competition

Execution 1985 for hi-tech contemporary interior.

JOBSITES:

1985 TO PRESENT: Licensed as general contractor, continued specialty remodeling and

foundation work on single family dwellings in the Hollywood Hills, Malibu, and San

Fernando Valley at various addresses. Also did tenant improvements for high end

clientele from Maxim’s Beverly Hills to Liz of Paris. Functioned as Chief Consultant on

commercial and industrial construction, TI, and structural upgrades, 1991 through

present. Most recent, General Manager of Pastrana Construction, Big Valley Concrete,

Los Angeles, to reform, rebuild company operations, 2013.

EXPERIENCE:

Grading and drilling; caisson and grade beam, concrete and slab form and pour; all

phases of framing, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning layout, rough and finish;

estimation, scheduling, cost analysis; Hi-tech steel beam construction; underground and

exploratory work; re-hab of Victorian single-family dwellings, drought resistant

landscaping, high concept structure, tilt up structure, limited access and time pressure

projects.

CERTIFICATIONS:

OSHA; CPR; First Aid; Exec of Year 1997 from NAWIC, Conejo Chapter; Life Scout,

BSA; Honorary Director, Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, 1998; LAFD Life Saving

Award, 1996; Topanga Canyon Fire Watch, 1994-2000; Second degree Black Belt,

American Freestyle Karate; First Place in Martial Arts Weapons Competition, Pasadena,

CA, 2010.

SPECIAL TALENTS:

Bi-lingual, (Spanish fluent) Hillside foundation, all aspects, post tensioning, steel

reinforcement, CAD, Quickbooks, Excel, Word, Scheduling, Expediting, Estimating,

Fabricated steel layout and set, Framing, Project estimating, Critical path design and

expedition, Solar heating and electrical, Concept, Development, Limited access jobsites.

Published in many publications, including BUILDERnews, many e-mags.

TRAINING:

Apprenticed in the carpentry trade by Carl Fairleigh, master carpenter to F. L. Wright for

twenty years. On site training as general contractor and manager since 1985.

Experienced in every phase of bureaucracy and construction as a small business owner.

Journeyman level in concrete, drilling, steel fabrication, rough carpentry, finish

carpentry, roofing, sheet metal, drywall, electrical, plumbing, paint, grading, layout, low

voltage, landscape. Highly experienced in solar, flooring, expediting, zoning issues.

Lee W. Dodson

6504 Farralone Avenue

West Hills CA 91303

3950 E. Hawser St. #46

Tucson AZ 85739

323-***-****

Experience and enthusiasm are two fine business attributes seldom found in one

individual William Feather, American publisher (1889-1981).

Lee W. Dodson, actively seeks challenging position of Project Manager or above on

contract, short-term, or permanent basis. Salary dependent upon areas of responsibility.

Four decades of experience in building trades, thirty years managing company and crews.

Specialized in hillside construction, limited access work.

Qualified as master or journeyman in 16 trades following:

Jobsite:

“New Construction” Skills:

Ground planning and layout staking;

Grading, site prep, summary;

Staging;

Trench outlining, underground utilities;

Drilling, soils observation;

Caisson and grade beam assembly;

Backhoe oversight;

Forming, pad set up;

Templets for structural steel;

Post tensioning;

Steel re-inforcement, tying;

Rough under-slab plumbing, electrical;

Waste line, sewer setting;

Concrete pours;

Concrete finish;

Structural steel assembly;

Tilt-up;

Crane oversight;

Wood and metal framing;

Rough plumbing, electrical;

Roofing;

Insulation;

Exterior cover (stucco, wood/concrete siding);

Interior cover (drywall, plaster, paneling);

Finish plumbing, electrical;

Floor covering;

Painting, finishing;

Low voltage, security;

Landscape, hardscape;

Solar heating, BIPV.

“Remodel/Tenant Improvement/Commercial/Industrial” Skills:

All of above;

Demolition;

Concrete layout, cutting;

Limited access staging/prep.

Expertise:

Conversant in every area of construction business; Broad Experience in:

Victorian

Contemporary

Ranch

Modern

Mission

Santa Fe

Excellent Overview Of:

Modular

Wet Core

Prefab

Office/Executive Skills:

Project evaluation;

Contract negotiation;

Plan analysis, takeoffs, estimating;

Quote referral;

Cost analysis;

Scheduling, oversight;

Jobsite control;

Staff re-organization;

Broad knowledge of business, labor law;

Excellent computer skills;

Facile communication.

Leadership Skills:

Goal oriented;

Ability to relate goals to others;

Bi-lingual fluent in English, Spanish;

Effective manger;

Poised under pressure;

Experienced public speaker.

Certifications, Awards:

OSHA; CPR; First Aid; Exec of Year 1997 from NAWIC, Conejo Chapter; Life Scout,

BSA; Honorary Director, Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, 1998; LAFD Life Saving

Award, 1996; Topanga Canyon Fire Watch, 1994-2000; Second degree Black Belt,

American Freestyle Karate; First Place in Martial Arts Weapons Competition, Pasadena,

CA, 2010.

Other Interests:

Two books published:

Infiltration, a homeland terrorism novel;

This Never Happened, a modern Western dealing with the anasazi.

Owner of websites:

contractorside.com;

skoshitiger.com;

PR Exec. American Heroes Air Show

Appear on radio frequently;

Write extensively on BrennerBrief.com;

Articles in HOMEbuilder Magazine; H

Expert testimony concerning projects;

Consult as company troubleshooter;

Public relations specialist.

Most Interesting Projects:

Foundation replacement for existing,

historical buildings, land marks;

Relic preservation, protection;

Accident investigation;

Hillside construction for 40 years.

References:

Victor Sapphire, Esq. 818-***-****

Byron Higa, Sgt. (Retired El Monte PD) 626-***-****

Kelly Greve, Former Client 323-***-****

Kent Estes, PhD (Seismic Engr. Disney, Shanghai) 909-***-****

Hong Tam, Structural Engr. (Private Practice) 626-***-****

Experience and enthusiasm are two fine business attributes seldom found in one

individual William Feather, American publisher (1889-1981)_

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