Erik S. Atkinson
***** **** ****** ***** ? Riverview, FL 33569 Phone: 239-***-**** ?
Cell: 239-***-****
****.********@*******.***
Objective:
To utilize over 16 years of construction, inspection, and management
success spearheading multi-million dollar projects while meeting stringent
budgets, timelines, and ensuring quality workmanship.
Summary of Qualifications:
Extensive construction project management industry knowledge with
continuous progression into more challenging roles such as Construction
Superintendent, Certified Contractor, Project Manager, and General
Construction Inspector.
o Lead from a position of strength, focus, and results with superb
communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
o Served as a liaison between government and private landowners, supervised
numerous construction teams, and interacted effectively with senior
management, regulatory officials, clients, crews, and the general public
throughout all project stages.
o Continuously touted by upper management for great pride in workmanship,
attentiveness to detail, exemplary leadership skills, superior job
performance, and timely project completion.
Experience:
The Keyes Group / Citizens Insurance Ponte Verde, Florida
Licensed Field Inspector August 2010 to Present
o Plan, coordinate, and facilitated inspections for the Keyes Group
Inspection Service's on Florida's West coast.
o Exceeded company required daily inspection amount of 5 by a minimum of 2
inspections for a total of 7 per day.
o Responsible for scheduling, inspection, re-inspection and data submittal
of residential and commercial building envelopes to assess structural
integrity and wind/impact protection for wind mitigation upgrade
determinations.
o Work closely with insurance carriers' underwriting department when
submitting inspection findings for insurance credit determinations.
o Surpassed the file submittal accuracy percentage with 100% accurately
submitted files.
Allied Energy Global, LLC. Riverview, Florida
Independent Sales Representative (West Florida) February 2010 to Present
o Designed and implemented sales/marketing campaign as well as new
company slogan for Florida division.
o Responsible for review of all aspects of assigned "GREEN" equipment
installation projects; including assembly of project documents,
scheduling, cost code budgeting, estimating, support of engineering
effort through design coordination and review, procuring materials,
preparing, and installing packages.
o Handle purchasing, negotiate and write contracts for materials and labor,
and ensure compliance with strict budgets.
o Construct and design cost cutting, energy efficient equipment packages
for prospective customers, including electrical and conditioning systems,
LED residential and large commercial lighting systems, and HVAC UV
resources and refrigerant in-line fluid conditioning systems.
Cornerstone Remodeling Fort Myers, Florida
Project Manager November 2006 to January 2009
o Scheduled, managed, and inspected managed up to 20 commercial and
residential high rise build outs, remodel projects, and restoration
projects from conception to certificate of occupancy remodeling projects
to completion with 100% customer satisfaction at completion.
o Processed payroll for 26 in-house laborers, negotiated and contracted for
materials and labor, and complied with strict cost-cutting budgets
o Participated in lead generation and project sales.
o Constructed and designed plans for prospective customers, including
electrical and plumbing designs, cabinet layouts, flooring designs,
bathroom and kitchen designs, trey ceilings and wall placement
o Grew new project sales 100% within 120 days and sustained a 20% annual
sales growth with profit margins no less than 20 % net.
David Weekley Homes Fort Myers, Florida
Construction Manager September 2005 to November 2006
o Exceeded average number of 12 semi-custom homes managed and completed in
one year by 8 for a total of 20 and received commendations for 100%
customer satisfaction and completion of all homes under budget.
o Scheduled, instructed, managed, and inspected the quality of construction
of 15 to 20 one and two story single family homes at once by
subcontractors and their craftsmen through certificate of occupancy.
o Negotiated prices, established and maintained labor budgets, and
completed subcontractor payroll.
o Conducted business closely with sales consultants and homebuyers to
ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
o Analyzed, measured and approved layouts of all masonry and the placement
of reinforcing materials for construction.
o Reviewed and approved truss design, modification and layout process.
o Oversaw the placement and construction of structural columns and bearing
walls.
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Stockton Turner & Company Sarasota, Florida
Owner/Operator, Mortgage Brokerage (July 2004 to September 2005)
o Contacted and interviewed up to 30 client prospects daily and determined
financial position, assets available to invest, and financial goals.
o Trained and managed 3 loan officers and achieved significant improvements
in their productivity.
o Independently opened new branch in West Florida and grew product sales
100% in 90 days with sustained sales growth by introducing new marketing
initiatives, forging effective strategic alliances, implementing
innovative sales techniques and reengineering sluggish sales in area.
o Evaluated market conditions to determine allocation of resources to
various products and services.
o Negotiated bank credit lines and special financing from high ranking bank
executives.
o Created training programs for new and existing realtors and referral
partners, resulting in improved productivity.
Avenue Home Builders, Inc. Windermere, Florida
Project Manager (June 2002 to July 2004)
o Performed specified construction work on high-end residential homes in
accordance with architect's plans, blueprints, codes and other
specifications.
o Increased total net profit by 10% from 20% by the sales of custom
specialty home design products, such as water features and high end
construction materials.
o Scheduled, instructed and inspected the quality of the job performed by
subcontractors, particularly in the beginning stages of construction,
including site preparation, grading and formation of retaining walls.
o Also managed construction process under budget while achieving 100%
customer satisfaction with an exceptionally high rate of customer
referrals.
o Worked with city inspectors and maintained a professional and organized
job site.
o Negotiated multiple bids from subcontractors, while maintaining quality
and minimizing costs.
Demuth Renovations Winter Park, Florida
Partner/Operator, Home Renovation (April 2001 to June 2002)
o Purchased and renovated distressed properties within 60 days yielding a
net profit of no less than 35% of total costs.
o Estimated costs of materials, labor and use of equipment required to
fulfill provisions of contract and prepared bids.
o Subcontracted specialized craft work, such as electrical, concrete, and
plumbing and supervised subcontracted workers.
o Generated material take-offs and purchased material for construction.
o Executed daily operations of all aspects of each home renovation.
o Researched and purchased property for each investment.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Maitland, Florida
Senior Mortgage Consultant (October 2000 to June 2002)
o Responsible for originating and structuring first and second residential
mortgages.
o Rocketed to top producer in branch with 120 days with monthly sales
exceeding 1 million dollars.
o Identified potential clients using advertising campaigns, mailing lists
and personal contacts.
o Assisted in the processing and closing of 20+ loans a month for a
national mortgage lender.
o Performed extensive follow-up through telephone, e-mail, and personal
visits.
o Defined and met sales goals.
Performance Engineering Orlando, Florida
Sales and Service Manager, Senior Technician (February 1996 to September
2000)
o Coordinated activities of workers, determined work standards and
evaluated worker's performance.
o Assembled and operated national race team support system for amateur off-
road motorcycle racing competition.
o Participated in the research and development of aftermarket accessories
o Facilitated national distribution of custom billet aluminum motorcycle
products through Californian based Parts Unlimited increasing production
volume and sales 400%.
o Responsible for engine and suspension modification development and
testing.
Education:
State of Florida Certified Structural Wind Mitigation Inspector ~ West
Coast of Florida / 2010
o Commercial and residential structural compliancy inspections.
Edison State College ~ Fort Myers, Florida / 2008 - Present
o Relevant Coursework include business and property management. Current GPA
4.0
Contractors Exam School ~ Tampa, Florida / 2006
o Licensed Certified Residential Contractor (Florida) CRC1328812
OSHA Construction Course ~ Fort Myers, Florida / 2006
o 10 Hour Construction Safety Course
Rutgers University ~ New Brunswick, New Jersey / 1990 & 1991
o Studied in environmental science and business management. GPA 3.4
References: available upon request
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