Michael B. Avis

Mobile 484-***-**** ac0q7l@r.postjobfree.com

*** **** ******** ****** *********, PA 19083

**** ** ******* *****/******** Proper House Care, LLC a property management consulting business specializing in residential and light commercial maintenance and capital improvement projects for private and corporate clients. Current management portfolio > $25 million dollars.

1.Performed Home/Property Inspections

2.Created Prioritized Action Plans that addressed

a.Liability issues (life safety)

b.Issues affecting Property Value

c.Maintenance/Repairs

3.Developed strategic short and long term budgets

4.Identified and vetted contractor talent

5.Oversaw all projects

6.Liaised with property owner or agents

7.Conducted all critical path communications with owners and contractors

8.Created all sales/marketing material

Projects ranged from trivial repairs to $500,000 improvements. Completed dozens of hazardous waste abatement projects addressing asbestos, mold, hydrocarbon (fuel oil) contamination etc.

1996 – 2009 Owner/Operator Avis Construction; a niche general contractor concern specializing in high-end residential additions and renovations for private and corporate clients.

1.Hands-On operator performing most carpentry and other general construction

2.Assembled, vetted and managed project subcontractor teams

3.Conducted all communications with property owners and project team

4.Frequently performed project design and documentation for client and/or municipal review.

5.Conducted all the behind-the-scenes business; sales, marketing, bookkeeping etc. necessary to running a company.

Desire for a less physically onerous work experience resulted in the launch of Proper House Care, LLC in 2009.

1990 – 1996 Owner/Operator Odd Jobs Associates – a handyman concern performing small scale repairs/improvements in various trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing and masonry for primarily private property owners. Through continued success the projects grew in size and complexity resulting in the launch of Avis Construction in 1996.

1979 – 1990 Staff Architect for various Philadelphia firms including

Sullivan Arfaa Architects and Planners (no longer in business)

Mitchell Giurgola Architects (now MGA Partners) – a firm with global recognition for design.

French and Crane Architects

Worked on a broad range of residential, commercial and institutional projects.

Education Drexel University School of Architecture (now Westphal College of Media Arts & Design). Timeline concurrent with Staff Architect experience above.

Leadership Board President – University City New School – A small, private elementary school serving a diverse community in West Philadelphia. The School is no longer open. Term of Service was 1984-1987.

Vestry/Accounting Warden – St Mary’s Episcopal Church – A medium-sized church with an active and growing outreach mission serving Ardmore, PA. Served as Property Committee Chair, Accounting Warden from 2009 – 2015.

BoardMember – Narberth Community Theater – Served as project designer, manager and Board Liaison for the theater’s move into their new space in the Overbrook Presbyterian Church. 2013-2015.

References

Jim Mercer – Retired relationship manager, Glenmede Trust

Ph. – 267-***-****

email – ac0q7l@r.postjobfree.com

Tim Dilworth – Owner Dilworth Building Company

Ph. – 610-***-****

email – ac0q7l@r.postjobfree.com

Steve Arcidiacono – Former Board President Narberth Community Theater

Ph. – 610-***-****

email – ac0q7l@r.postjobfree.com

Project List

Michael B. Avis

Mobile 484-***-**** ac0q7l@r.postjobfree.com

236 East Turnbull Avenue Havertown, PA 19083

Commercial Projects

1.The Robert J Koegel Public Works Complex- Lower Merion Township

Project Description – Consolidate the Townships’ public works facilities into a single site. Design/Build 3 new buildings aggregate total 12,000s.f., complete reconfiguration of existing site. Managed all phases of project from design through construction including four multiple prime contractors.

2.Kirkwood Farm – Willistown Township

Project Description – Relocate an existing residence to a new foundation and remediate large underground hydrocarbon contamination. – Managed all phases of project from design, through construction including multiple prime contractors. Size-1500 s.f. construction, 350 c.y. remediation.

3.New Residence (Commercial Client) – East Goshen Township.

Project Description – Demolish existing residence, design and build new residence. Prepared design and documentation, managed all client relations, (multiple trustees) through permitting and contract letting. Size-3800 s.f.

4.Office Fit-Out - Tamman Technologies, Philadelphia. Designed/Built corporate offices, 2500 s.f.

Residential Projects

5.McCabe Residence - Design/Build two-story, 2400 s.f. kitchen/garage addition

6.Kaplan Residence - Design/Build/Renovate 2nd story addition

7.Nakata Residence-Renovate deteriorated residence for sale. Residence sold in 36 hours for full market value.

8.Bock Residence – Design/Build/Renovate two, single story additions

9.Marino Residence – Design/Build 3rd story, 600 s.f. addition

10.Nastri Residence – Design/Build full second story to single story rersidence, 1250 s.f.

11. Cavanaugh Residence – Design/Build two story, 1200 s.f. addition

Institutional Projects

12.Narberth Community Theater – Philadelphia, PA Designed/Managed alterations to existing church facility to accommodate theater company relocation. 5500 s.f. affected. Managed multiple prime contractors – Project delivered on time and on budget.

13.St. Mary’s Episcopal Church – Ardmore, PA – Managed multiple capital improvement projects:

Installation of A/C system, new windows throughout largest building, (90 windows) with multiple contractors. Projects delivered on time and on budget.

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