Frank Medina
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
. EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL WITH OVER 20 YEARS
EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION FIELD, BEGINNING IN ROUGH
CONSTRUCTION/FINE CARPENTRY AND ADVANCING IN BOTH CORPORATE POSITIONS AS
WELL AS SELF EMPLOYMENT.
. Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional attitude and firm
personality to complete tough jobs through independently or as a team
member.
. Proven record of the ability to work on projects on time, schedule and
performance.
. Performed various supervising construction activities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KINGDOM CRAFTSMAN LLC, Bridgeport, Conn. 2004 - 2012
Construction Site Supervisor
. Managed home residential/commercial remodeling and new construction
projects valued in excess of $700,000.00.
. Supervised and coordinated daily work of general workers, carpenters,
drywall crew, masons, plumbing, electrical and other trade workers.
. Hands on in the construction activity. Fabricated and Installed kitchen
cabinetry and bathroom remodeling as well as installed millwork.
Successful in completing jobs on time and on estimating budget.
. Communicated with subcontractors and vendors to requisition and purchase
building materials and equipment.
. Assisted with General Contractor to estimate projects and develop
proposals.
. Monitored work performance and achieved budgets goals in remodeling
projects and completion on time.
. Also assisted in promoting sales in the Home Improvement market.
COLUMBIA EQUITIES MORTGAGES BANKERS, Westport, Conn. 2001 - 2003
Mortgage Loan Officer
. Worked for an Ocean First Bank Subsidiary, one of the fastest growing
mortgage bankers in the northeastern U.S.
. Originated new loan applications for the residential market.
. Produced an average pipeline over a million monthly.
. Strongly analyzed client's financial and credit report in order to enroll
them in to our loan programs.
. Collect and submitted all documents necessary and coordinate with
processing and underwriting departments to expedite the loan procedure.
. Interacted with clients, real estate agents, appraisers, attorneys and
lenders reps in exploring new concepts to improved and enhance new
markets.
. Improved significantly the production of sub-prime loans to the ethnic
market community.
. Educated and oriented client's in the mortgage process.
. Worked under minimum supervision and under strong pressure to meet
deadlines.
INNOVATIVE DESIGN & DISPLAY, Bridgeport, Conn. 1999 - 2000
Job Captain Carpenter
. Worked for one of the fastest growing small companies in the U.S. (rated
by INC Magazine in 2000) specializing in the trade show exhibit industry.
. Job Captain in charge of fabrication of high end show exhibits using
blueprints and strictest specifications.
. Oversaw a skilled carpenter crew.
. Worked closely with project managers and designers in order to improve
developments of new and existing projects.
. Heavy experience in building custom work.
. Very skilled in cabinetry making, laminate, hard woods, solid surfaces
construction and design.
. Traveled across U.S. cities to manage the set up installations on various
trade show exhibits projects.
. Provided expertise in problem solving techniques on site to meet the high
demands by exhibitors and architect / designers overcoming unexpected
challenges.
. One of my project won 1st prize on one Trade show Exhibit in 2000.
J. FREDERICK CONSTRUCTION INC, Milford, Conn. 1998 - 1999
Carpenter
. Leading construction company in the entertainment industry.
. Worked as a Team Leader in the fabrication and installation of special
high profile projects including architecture woodworks and cabinetry
making custom work.
. Supervised a team of three skilled carpenters.
. Worked closely with architects and designers in order to perform as job
demanded.
. Travel as job require for installations to different destinations.
. Performed major projects for the Mohegan Sun Casinos, High End Luxury
Hotels, Restaurants, Cartier and Big Amusement Parks such as Hershey Park
in Pennsylvania, Lake Compound in Conn. and others. Projects varied in
the of amounts of $500,000 to $3,000,000.
ROBIN TESAR INC, Stamford, Conn. 1997
Carpenter/Sub contractor
. As a carpenter performed a variety of skilled tasks in building custom
trade show exhibits complying with blueprints and specifications.
. Worked under minimum supervision using skills in cabinetry, carpentry,
electrical and mechanicals skills.
. Interacted with project managers in the coordination and planning of new
project developments for trade show exhibits projects.
frank medina/SELF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTOR, Bridgeport, Conn. 1995 - 1996
Home Improvement Contractor
. Home Improvement Contractor in the residential and commercial remodeling
market.
. Supervised a crew of 4-8 skilled workers in all aspects of the
residential/ commercial remodeling work performed.
. Extensive work in interior and exterior renovations to include foundation
work, framing, masonry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting,
millwork, cabinetry installation, doors windows, roofing and siding.
. Interfaced with customers in the coordination and design of project work
to fulfill their demands and satisfaction.
JEFF CARTER CARPENTRY, Bridgeport, Conn. 1993 - 1994
Carpenter
. Custom architecture shop dedicated to an High End market.
. As a skilled craftsman, performed duties in a variety of home remodeling,
custom architecture and cabinetry wood products.
. Used carpentry skills and a variety of power tools and machinery to
manage fabricate/assembly from initial design to complete onsite
installation.
. Oversaw an installer crew providing hands-on supervision at different
residential and commercial sites to insured customer satisfaction.
RAM WOODWORKS, Stratford, Conn. 1991 - 1993
Commercial/Carpenter
. As a carpenter worked for an A+ architecture firm in the wood working
field.
. Performed commercial installations of cabinetry to schools, hospitals,
high end commercial offices.
. Hands on building hard surfaces countertops, reception centers, doors and
other related wood and laminated products in Cabinet Shop using a variety
of machinery and power tools.
. Work with minimal supervision and on a fast paced environment.
HOWE FURNITURE CORP, Trumbull, Conn. 1985 - 1990
Product Developer Assistant
. Started as a Production Supervisor overseeing 15-20 skilled workers at
LAMCO, Inc., a subdivision of Howe Furniture Corp., demonstrating
management skills in an office furniture manufacturing sector.
. Introduced the 32mm cabinetry manufactory system with great success.
. Used operational production techniques and skills achieved an increased
in production by 55% during my first year.
. Promoted to Product Developer Assistant (PDA).
. As a PDA, assisted mechanical engineer staff and designers in generating
of new ideas in the development of new products and improvements of
existing ones in the High End Office furniture industry.
. Built new prototypes for testing and initial marketing exposure to the
demanding office furniture market to assured the best quality.
J. RODRIGUEZ CONSTRUCTION INC, Coamo, P.R. 1980 - 1984
Carpenter/Foreman
. Lead Carpenter foreman in a residential and commercial construction
company.
. Oversaw crew leaders in different residential and commercial project
assignments.
. All construction projects were concrete and block construction including
steel structures.
. Assisted in hiring personnel, preparing payroll, obtaining permit
procedures and creating estimate/proposal documents and overall
administration.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration 3.20
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, Ponce, Puerto Rico, 1985
Effective Supervision workshop
NORWALK COMMUNITY TECH COLLEGE, Norwalk, Conn., 1989
Basic Mechanical Drafting and Blueprint Reading
PORTER & CHESTER INSTITUTE, Stratford, Conn., 1989
Concepts in Manufacturing
HOWE FURNITURE CORP, Trumbull, Conn., 1989
Loan Originator Training School
OCEAN FIRST FINANCIAL CORP, Tom Rivers, NJ, 2001
HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Bridgeport, Conn., 2008
Certifications
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (2 CREDITS)
OSHA HAZWOPER / OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 Certification
ASBESTOS & LEAD Abatement SUPERVISOR, 2012
STATE of CONNECTICUT LPRR Certification
Environmental Management Geological Consultants Inc.
LANGUAGES
FLUENT IN SPANISH