RICHARD J. VALENTE

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Fairport, Ny 14450

585-***-****

EDUCATION:

Gates-Chili High Hchool-1970

R.I.T. – math, psychology-1979

Nazareth College- math, sociology- 1980

WORK EXPERIENCE:

HUD Disaster Relief Program

1977- Johnston, PA- Flood- (mud and water flood) Certificate, 100% Quality Control Rating-general repairs

1978- Kansas City, KS- Flood- mostly HVAC work, Replacing furnaces and hot water heaters

1978-Boston, MA-Tidal wave/flood- hvac, electrical, carpentry, etc repairs

1979-North and South Dakota-Flood- Inspector for HUD – Damage Assessment

1971-1985 Self- Employed as sub-contractor:

Fast Trak Construction

DiMarco Construction

Christa Construction

ARC

Completed retail and subcontract work on residential and commercial renovations on several homes

and offices, hostels, Hechinger’s, Jos.A Banks stores, Zale’s Jewelry

1985-2000-Ry-Kel Construction Honeoye Falls

Opened kitchen and bath showroom- sales approximately $1mil/ yr

Custom renovations, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, roofs, siding, etc

2000-2004- Bethel Full Gospel Church-25,000 sf sanctuary addition, renovated existing sanctuary, renovated 10,000sf

out building, parking lots, $3.5 mil+

2004-2009- licensed Florida Certified General Contractor- LIc.# GC-1507730

Hurricane Damage Repairs: worked with adjusters, insuranc e companies, homeowners for wind and water damage to

residential and commercial structures. Rebuilt apt. building from fire damage.

Custom homes using ICF construction, Restaurant build outs, office build outs, site work, design,

17 lot subdivision- raw land to completion, worked hand in hand with county, engineers, permitting,

Completed 80% of work in house, formed and poured catch basins and weirs, drainage system, grading, sod,

SKILLS:

Strong ability to read and comprehend blueprints, concept design, ability to foresee problem areas,

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Coffeecup Web Designer,

Managerial/Administrative: Ability to organize, plan and develop concepts from ground up, supervise and

Train employees in trades, job and tool safety, tool handling, job cleanliness, waste reduction,

Communications: Strong communication skills, strong writing skills, group presentations, open to new and or better

ideas, open to critiquing, strong ability to relate to and communicate with people on all levels,

Motivational skills: highly motivated, self-actualized, ability to motivate others,

Obsessions: Quality, organization, cleanliness,

AFFILIATIONS:

Florida Licensed Certified General Contractor

FLASH- Federal Alliance for Safe Homes

Florida Green Building Coalition

Building Trades Association

Inventors National Convention

CERTIFICATES

Pennsylvania Disaster HQ

LEED for new construction- Technical Review

FLASH- Blueprint for Safety Retrofit Course

Food Handlers License

Silver Medal for “Tablegator” invention

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