Michael R. Melena
Novelty, Ohio 44072
Home 440-***-**** Cell 216-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
****-******* ******** ************ - ******* Superintendent
Supervised the restoration of the plaza of the Akron Federal
Building. Obtained Homeland Security clearance.
2008-2009 Self Employed
Performing construction projects such as drywall
installation, painting and landscaping.
2003-2008 M. E. Osborne Companies - Project Superintendent/Project
Manager
Worked on a 100 acre wetland mitigation project coordinating project
with Army Corp of Engineers, Lake County Metro parks and EPA.
Worked as a Project Manager on the $6,000,000 Ashtabula ODOT
Maintenance Facility. Involved in negotiations with the State
Architects Office Sub-contractors and the 3 other prime
contractors. Write RFI's, coordinate subcontractors, order
materials, check submittals, conduct weekly OSHA safety meetings
and submit change orders. Constructed two 5/3 Banks in Medina and
Brunswick. Managed the construction of two Chase Banks
simultaneously. Coordinating all aspects of the job with the sub-
contractors, utilities, architects, engineers, and inspectors.
Both projects completed on time and under budget. Responsible for
quality control and layout of the banking facilities. Completed
construction of a 5/3 Bank in Streetsboro. Constructed Bank from
November to April. Managed all aspects of the construction of a
56,000 square foot building for the Cintas Corp. from ground
clearing through punch list, a nine month project. Completed a
4,000 square foot building in three months for Men's Wearhouse.
Oversaw the construction of under ground utilities and a road on a
private parcel for future development. All projects completed on
time and under budget.
2000-2003 URS Corporation - Project Manager/Construction Manager
Manage the 10 Million-Dollar renovation of six
Kent State University dormitories, 400 men per day on site,
project completed in 90 days. Architects Representative for the
addition and remodeling of the City of East Cleveland, Prospect
School. Manage a team of architects, engineers and cad operators
in the layout and design of over 200 cellular communication sites
for Verizon T-Mobil, AT&T, Alltel. Secure zoning and building
permits. Responsible for bringing projects in under budget.
Performed cost estimates for clients.
2000. Verizon Wireless/Airtouch/Cellular One - Construction Site
Supervisor
Manage and direct all aspects of construction for raw-land sites,
stick-builds and tenant improvements. Coordinate and schedule
excavators, tower crews, mechanical contractors, electricians, and
utility companies. Supervise the build schedule and ensure its
timeliness with the remainder of the technical operation team.
Enforce quality standards and procedures. Assist in site
acquisition and design.
1993-1994 City of Cleveland Law Department - Intern
Interned as a paralegal to gain hands-on experience.
1993. A. J. A. Enterprises D. B. A. Good Olde Daze - Owner
Owned and operated the Good Olde Daze Bar and Restaurant.
Acquired skill in management, finance, purchasing, marketing and
advertising. Sold business for a profit.
1993. Lightning Bolt Productions - Owner
Owned and operated commercial and residential rental properties.
Developed contract-negotiating skills while dealing with tenants
and contractors. Sold business for a profit.
1990. Local 860 Laborer Local 310 Laborer - Labor Foreman
Union Laborer working in heavy highway, concrete, asphalt and
installation of sewer lines.
Promoted to foreman while working for Tri-Mor Construction 1986-
1988. Building Trades Laborer in concrete, formwork, site layout
and demolition
1987. Wheeler and Melena - Surveyor/Inspector
Worked periodically as a surveyor or a road and sewer inspector
whenever I was laid off from the Labor Union.
EDUCATION
2010 OSHA 30 Hour Certificate
Completed a 30 hour OSHA training course in
construction safety and health.
2009 Auburn Vocational School - CAD 2009 Classes
Earned a certificate for completing course work in Auto CAD 2009
1994. Dyke College - Bachelor of Science Degree
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business degree Magna Cum Laude
and a Four-year Paralegal Certificate August 1994.
1991. Cuyahoga Community College - Associates of Arts Degree
Earned an Associates of Arts degree in General Studies March 1991.