* * * * * L O R E E L A N E • R O C K V I L L E, M D • M G R O S S M A N 7 7 @ G M A I L . C O M • ( 2 0 3 ) 5 3 6 – 7 0 2 3 MICHAEL S. GROSSMAN
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proactive, detail-oriented multi-tasker and team leader. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Work effectively with a team or individually. Performance driven experience with high profile clientele who expect highest quality work. Always striving to learn and improve. EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Marketing
September 1995 to August 1999
• Received 3 public speaking awards out 5 given to the entire communications department WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2005 to present
Owner - High-End Carpentry
Specialize in high-end home renovations, additions and historic restoration. Meet and brainstorm with clients as to their project needs. Hire and oversee carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and paint crews in order to allow for the smooth blending of all systems in the home. Deliver the highest quality workmanship on the market.
Superintendent:
• Manage all on-site activity and direct subcontractors on multiple ongoing projects
• Establish and enforce schedules to ensure on-time delivery of projects
• Enforce quality control program and on-site safety policy
• Manage the order and delivery of material and rental equipment
• Track permits and mange inspection process
• Manage project closeout to include required inspections, commission pay and completion of punch list
Project Manager:
• Develop estimates and budgets for multiple projects.
• Create and execute project work plans and make revisions to meet changing needs.
• Supervise Assistant Managers, review their reports, check on any reported difficulties, and correct any safety violations or other reported deficiencies. June 2004 to April 2005
Carpenter – R.J. Aley Construction – Westport, CT
• Worked with a team of carpenters renovating high-end homes. Responsible for framing interior and exterior walls, installation of insulation and sheetrock, and all finished trim. April 2002 to June 2004
Apprentice with William C. Carpentry – Greenwich, CT
• Worked with master carpenters learning the many aspects of building and renovating upscale homes in high-end neighborhoods from foundation to finish. Responsibilities included driving the company truck to and from the job site, selection and quality check of building materials, set up of sites for various types of work and to leave the job site cleaner than when we arrived.
February 2000 to March 2001
Account Coordinator at J. Brown/LMC Group, subsidiary of Grey Global Group – Stamford, CT
• Joined the Kraft Team and met with representatives from Kraft Foods (J. Brown’s biggest client) to brainstorm seasonal promotions and upcoming events. Developed concepts and wrote creative briefs and budgets based on these meetings. Gathered marketing and demographic information to maximize efficacy of media chosen to showcase campaign. Implemented the program by guiding it through the agencies art, copywriting and legal departments while maintaining the budget and client approval throughout. September 1999 to January 2000
Intern at Tommy Hilfiger, Inc. – New York, NY
• Assisted the Public Relations Department with coordinating publicity events and issuing press releases. Helped launch the introduction of the Hilfiger Sport blimp and booked its appearances at sporting events across the country. Coordinated and photographed seasonal fashion collections for runway shows and spreads in retail and consumer publications.