Jacksonville, FL *****
email ***********@*****.***
cell phone 904-***-****
fax 904-***-****
Melinda J. Power
Objective A position which requires me to draw on my experiences in the construction and development industry, in materials purchasing and
management, and as an independent business owner to provide knowledge and expertise, offering outstanding products and
services and building long term customer relationships.
Professional Experience
Jared Jewelry, St. John’s Town Center Mall, Jacksonville, FL Feb. 2012 – current
Diamond/Fine Jewelry Sales, DCA Certified
Here’s where you put in something specific about your responsibilities/achievements at Jared
Helzberg Diamonds, Regency Square Mall, Jacksonville, FL Nov. 2009 – Feb. 2012
Diamond/Fine Jewelry Sales, DCA Certified, Key Holder
Responsible for providing professional attitude and atmosphere to assist clients in finding the perfect diamond or piece of fine
jewelry. Used a “listening” approach to enhance selection and sale, as well as establishing relationship encouraging a client
return for future purchases. Number One Sales Associate annually 2010, 2011, 2012.
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, Jacksonville, FL Feb. 2005 – June 2008
Assistant Superintendant
Responsible for building construction, framing through finish, including subcontractor interface building inspections, owner
walkthroughs, completion items and warranties.
Ponte Vedra Restaurant
Marina San Pablo Condominiums Yacht Club/Marina (high end 12 –story condominium complex on
the ICW)
Summit Contractors, Inc. Oct. 2004 – Jan. 2005
Finish Superintendant
Responsible for completion of 7 apartment buildings (140 units), finished and delivered to owner.
• Vestcor Construction Serices, Inc., Jacksonville, FL May – Oct. 2004
Finish Superintendant
Responsible for completion of 64 condominium units. (Hired for 30-day consultation, kept on to complete first phase of the
project)
• Burkett International, Palm Coast and Jacksonville, FL 2001 - 2003
Superintendant
Drywall – high end 8-story (192 units) residential building on Hammock Beach, FL Framing, drywall and plaster
(including historic preservation/renovation) of 90-year old ceiling on 17-story apartment tower, 11 E. Forsyth
Street, Jacksonville, FL.
Construction Facilitator/Framing Superintendant
Resolution of outstanding change orders for major high rise
Oversight of completion of framing and stucco of 22-story high rise
• Close out of job (Berkman Plaza One)
• The Power Group, Inc., Bonita Springs, FL 1993 – 2002
President
Construction management operations, fee based contract with Doubletree Hotels
Performed value analysis of systems and cost projection for hotel conversions/rebuilds
Owned/operated franchise printing firm
• Miller and Smith Homes, Calverton, MD 1989 – 1993
Purchasing Agent – Contract and Construction Manager
Prepared scopes of work, contract and purchasing decisions for residential and light commercial development
projects
Oversight of daily operations on housing projects and numerous land development projects
Direct supervision of project and land development superintendants, and liaison of designers including architects
and engineers
• Carl Bernstein & Associates, Annandale, VA 1988 – 1989
Project Manager – Production Manager/Purchasing Agent
Managed field operations for all residential and commercial properties
Scoped/purchased work for all of firm’s Virginia and Maryland projects
Managed average of 12 concurrent projects
• Miller and Smith Homes of Virginia, McLean, VA 1978 –
1988
Purchasing Agent – Project Management
Scopes of work and contract negotiations for residential and commercial projects
Managed development of architectural and engineering plans and specifications
• Arlington Trust, Arlington, VA 1971 – 1978
Trust Manager
Managed trust accounts, vault control, asset control, estates tax accounting and department audits
Organizations Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow
Personal Interests Reading, Cooking, Gardening, Golf, Boating
References Available on Request