Paul W. Gilcrease

*** ******* **** **. *******, Alabama 35758 Phone 228-***-**** Email: ac8awn@r.postjobfree.com 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: ac8awn@r.postjobfree.com 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: ac8awn@r.postjobfree.com 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

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