Frank Medina

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203-***-**** / (203)496-6534cell

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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

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