Paul W. Gilcrease
*** ******* **** **. *******, Alabama 35758 Phone 228-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.*** Page 1
Objective
A new opportunity allowing for parlay of demonstrated organization, customer service, communication, project management skills and construction experience. Open for many new challenges. Profile
Motivated, personable business professional with multiple talents and 15 years of construction hands on and 12 years of small remodeling business ownership. Talent for quickly mastering new technology and new ideas in remodeling and construction. Diplomatic and tactful with clients. Accustomed to handling some of the most challenging needs of my clients. Insured 35 clients moved back into their homes in a timely manner after the Katrina devastation. Completed countless projects on time and within estimated budgets. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent problem solving skills. My clients become my friends. Skills Summary
Project Management
Estimate Preparation
• WrittenCorrespondence
Experience in Electrical,
Plumbing, Framing,
Bathroom Remodeling,
Kitchen Remodeling
Flooring, Finishing,
cabinetry, landscaping.
Computer Savvy
Windows platforms
Including MS Windows
10
Customer Service,
Working with clients to
fulfill needs.
Scheduling
Communications
General Office Skills
MS Office 2013/2016
Quickbooks and Quicken
H&B 2016
Adobe Acrobat
Accounting/Bookkeeping
Front-Office Operations
Human Resource
Management
Home inspections
including roofs, high value,
commercial, Storm
damages, and Farm
inspections
Paul W. Gilcrease
727 Madison Park Dr. Madison, Alabama 35758 Phone 228-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.*** Page 2
Professional Experience
Marketing to vast array of clientele through email, phone calls, website, advertisements in trade magazines and other periodicals. This business thrives on referrals.
Create professional estimates using QuickBooks and offer additional services not previously mentioned.
Assign employees to the job and use good written and verbal communication to explain in detail jobs scope of work.
Provide quality materials to jobsite to insure project is completed on time and within budget.
Continually give updates to clients on job status.
Perform job in a quality manner through direct hands on.
Insure job is completed according to local and national code specs.
Create professional invoices with full details of job completed and warranty information.
Make recommendations to client on additional services that are required beyond previous scope of work.
Perform follow-ups to insure job was completed to client’s expectations and acquire referrals.
Perform payroll and tax functions.
Consistently stay educated on changes in industry.
Member of Home Builder Association of St. Tammany
Certified Home Inspector. JMI, Fannie Mae, VA, Freddie Mac, Chase Bank, HUD Employment History
KMAT, LLC, Covington La. 70435
Owner/ Operator Started Company October 2016. Remodeling and property preservation company. This company replaced Distinctive Changes Home Remodeling. All duties resumed. Pay: 75,000 per year
Engility Corporation, Pasgagoula, Ms. 39553
Fiberoptics Test Engineer, Ingalls Shipbuilding, US Navy Shipbuilding. Contract 1Year. Oct 2015-Oct 2016 Security Clearance required.
Responsible for testing all fiberoptics for proper installation and operations shipbuilder installed on US Navy Vessels. Maintaining network systems, Installing computers and proper operations. Pay: 72,000 per year 2 year contract ended.
Distinctive Changes Home Remodeling, LLC Mandeville, La. 70448 Owner/Operator Started Company October 2005. Shut down operations October 2015 Responsible for the hiring and firing of employees, Sales and Marketing, Providing estimates for complete home remodels and /or small repair jobs and requested by client, Completed payroll and filed appropriate tax forms quarterly, Sustained customer satisfaction by consistently updating client with scheduling, purchasing of material to complete projects.
Rebuilt over 200 homes that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Flipped nearly 37 properties for investors, and maintained nearly perfect budgets.
Pay: 167,000 per year
Leading Edge Financial Mandeville, La. 70448
Insurance Sales November 2000 until October 2004 Left to start own business. Louisiana Life Health and Accident License, Series 6, 7 and 63 license, Investment company Carilon Investments
Pay:147,000 First Year Salary
Paul W. Gilcrease
727 Madison Park Dr. Madison, Alabama 35758 Phone 228-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.*** Page 3
Best Access Systems Kenner, La. 70468
Operations Manager June 1990 until October 2000 Company Buyout /laid off due to buyout by Stanley Tools. Installation and management of Security Systems, Electrical and Mechanical Locking systems. Responsible for increase in monthly sales from 175,000.00 to nearly 500,000.00 in sales monthly. Pay: 58,000 per year + commision
US Naval Reserve JRB New Orleans La.
Petty Officer 1st Class (Retired)
E-6 C-130 Ground Crew Supervisor (Retired) September 1985 until October 2005 Ground Support Mechanic
Education:
Phillips Jr. College Metairie, La
August 1990-June 1992
3.5 GPA Associated Degree in Business Management.
East St John High School R e s e r v e, La
August 1981-May 1985
Basic Studies Diploma
Dale Carnegie Training for Managers
July 1998
Course Completion Certificate
Associations:
Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout 1982
Earned Gold, Bronze, and Silver Palms 1983
Currently Serving on Committee of Cub Scout 119 and BSA Troop 111. Navy Achievements
Navy Tech School Memphis Tenn. 1987
Navy Advance Tech School Pensacola Fl. 1989
Navy Flight Training for Engineers 1996
Flight Specific Training C130 1998
Presidential Citation for Lifesaving 1990
Letter of Appreciation (Fleet Command) 1991
Letter of Accommodation (Japanese Admiral) 1993
Letter of Appreciation (NASTA Rota Spain) 1999
Letter of Accommodation (Nasta Roosevelt Roads P.R.) 2000 Letter of Retirement and Outstanding Service NAS JRB NOLA 2005