Steven Dews

*** ******* ***, ***** ******** NJ **742

908-***-****

Senior Project Manager with experience in commercial and residential disaster recovery, reconstruction/ restoration efforts. Grants Management, Public Assistance Programs and Insurance Claims Specialist for repair and new construction of infrastructure damaged by recent storms. Included field assessments, engineer evaluations, inspections, estimates, mitigation project evaluation, monitoring and environmental services. First Responder on an on-call basis in the wake of natural and man-made disasters

EXPERIENCE:

Pre-construction Status Review * Property Structure Type * Dwelling Feasibility * Zoning Permits * Grant Construction * Schedule * Gantt Charts * Milestones * Construction Costs * Allowances and Disbursements * Work in Place * Workflow Plan * Estimated Cost of Repair, ECR * Internal Scope Adjustment Calculation * Site Inspection and Documentation * Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word-PowerPoint * Outlook * Excel * Smart Sheets * Siroms * HRIQ Programs * Xactimate * Energy Star Checklist * Alternative Energy * HUD Green Building Certification * DEP Permits * ICC * COO * Asbestos / Lead Assessment Reports * FEMA * DCA * Finances * Funding Status * Extensions * Duplication of Benefits * Contingency / Retainage * Tier 2 Environmental Issues * Knowledge of OSHA Regulations * Fire Fighter One* New Jersey State Certified.* National Fire Protection Association * Hazmat New Jersey State Certified * Hazardous Materials and Waste Management * Haag Certified Inspector * Licensed Insurance Adjuster * ADA* Governmental Regulatory Compliance * Extensive Knowledge of Building Codes and State and Local Ordinances * Contractor Validation Specialty and Type * Probation * Fraud * Undercover Operative for Loss Prevention * Certified N.J. Do No Harm/Autism Awareness * Certified National Incident Management System 700 * Certified Terrorism Awareness * Certifications set forth NFPA established under OSHA 29, SFR Part 1910

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

IEM…Innovative Emergency Management: Senior Project Manager. The work includes site assessments of disaster-damaged infrastructure, documenting damages, restoration, scopes of work, and formulating cost estimates. Training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, communicating as the Project Manager Liaison to multiple sub-recipients of Federal funding. Responsible for managing up to 50 accounts in excess of $12 million. Incorporated all FEMA-funded disaster efforts related to individual Assistance, public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grant programs as consolidated within the International Homeland Security Sector. 2017-Present

Joesal Construction: Senior Project Manager responsible for acquiring roofing and siding accounts for residential and commercial projects. Outstanding record as company’s # 1 producer. Responsible for sales and management in excess of $2.5 million, contract negotiations, safety and public relations, and 75+ employees. 2013-2014

Experience Construction: Senior Project Manager. Started, owned and operated a roofing and siding company. Worked with insurance companies and adjusters, filing claims for homeowners. Managed sales and service operations providing vision and leadership to drive sales. Hired and trained high caliber teams. Met financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures expenditures; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions. 2014-2017

Wells Fargo: Sold and acquired accounts for Armed and Unarmed Guard Services, Background Checks, Investigations and Drug Testing Kits. 1987-1989

Investicorp: Trained and placed as an Undercover Operative for Corporate Loss Prevention. Supervised and led investigations. Assigned 50+ cases per year gathering and analyzed sufficient evidence in major crime cases, resulting in 100% solvability rate. 1986-1987

America Study Taught English abroad in Spain, France and Greece. 1989-1990

Wet Paint Studios: Self Employed Artist and Master Painter for High-end custom homes, restaurants and museums. Appeared on HGTV’s “MANCAVES” as a featured artist. 1994-2012

Carson Productions: Worked in Hollywood Ca, selling TV shows and Feature Film. Proven track record of capturing opportunities, cultivating partnerships and launching startup ventures into competitive positions. 1990-1994

AT&T: Long Distance Sales: During the divestiture of AT&T and while in freshman year of college, trained in customer service. Eventually promoted to sales; selling the first of its kind in long distance, home and office accounts. 1982-1986

Ocean Fire Company #1 First Responders for Rescue and Fire Fighting. 2015-Present

Education: Stockton State University, William Paterson University. !982-1987