SUMMARY:

Experienced construction management professional with a strong track record of developing company and customer loyalty thru successful projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive knowledge and experience in the design/build construction field

30 years of experience in commercial and custom residential construction environments interacting with clients, sales staff, subcontractors and government officials

Owner for over 25 years of a design/build construction company

Zoning Commissioner for Auburn Township, Ohio from 2004 to 2006

Member of the County Residential Board of Appeals - Geauga County, Ohio 2004 to 2006

Dedicated and hardworking, with an unmatched drive to produce results

Strong communicator with ability to motivate diverse groups to work together

Strong team leader who establishes goals and motivates employees to achieve objectives

EXPERIENCE:

Bridge Creek Construction, Inc. - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

President (6/1990 - Present)

Developed a medium sized design/build construction and development company. Projects consisted of 30% light commercial(office, medical, retail and warehouse) and 70% high end custom residential construction (new construction and additions). Built and sold many speculative and model homes. Aquisition and development of a small residential subdivision.

Awarded best energy-saver model home in the "Spring 1994 Showcase of Homes" parade of homes

Ventura Builders, Inc. - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

President (6/1987 - 6/1990)

Developed a small sized design/build construction company employing 4 people. Projects consisted of 20% commercial and 80% high end custom residential construction

Mark E. Ventura Designs - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Owner (12/1985 - 6/1987)

Owner of a small design/build architecture and construction company. Provided architectural services to small architectural firms, businesses and homeowners. Completed turn key projects including sales, design, construction documents, bidding, contracts, field supervision of subcontractors for small commercial, restaurant, retail, office and residential projects

Louis J. Marino and Associates, Inc. - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Project Manager (8/1984 - 12/1985)

Project manager for a small design/build architecture and construction company. Provided design, construction documents, bidding, contracts, field supervision of subcontractors for small commercial, restaurant, retail and residential projects

The Stouffer Corporation - Hotel and Restaurant Division - Solon, Ohio

Project Architect/Management (4/1982 - 8/1984)

Project architect/manager providing complete project design, construction document preparation, construction bidding, contracts, on and off site construction supervision for various restaurants throughout the United States

Richard R. Jensen and Associates - Cleveland, Ohio

Project Architect (12/1981 - 4/1982)

Design development and construction documents for retail projects

Richard L. Bowen and Associates, Inc. - Cleveland, Ohio

Intern Architect (6/1980 - 12/1981)

Preparation of construction documents for commercial, retail and airport projects

EDUCATION:

Kent State University - School of Architecture and Environmental Design - Kent, Ohio

Bachelor of Science - (1981) Bachelor of Architecture - (1981)

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