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**** *. ********* **., ******, TX 77535; 936-***-****; **************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

C u r r e n t l y s e e k i n g e m p l o y m e n t w i t h a c o m p a n y t h a t w i l l i n c o r p o r a t e m y h i s t o r y, e d u c a t i o n a n d

skills to help them grow and become more successful. Having more than seventeen years of

experience in the building industry doing commercial and residential construction, I offer my

expertise in all building phases and divisions of construction from concept to completion. My

h i s t o r y i n c l u d e s wo r k i n g t h e j o b s i t e a n d t h e o ff i ce, c o l l a b or a t i n g wi t h t he cu s t o me r, f i n a nc i a l

institutes, architects, engineers, subcontractors and venders. Having flexibility to provide

c o n s t r u c t i o n, p r o j e c t a n d o f f i c e m a n a g e m e n t . A s a n o w n e r o f a s u c c e s s f u l c o n t r a c t i n g c o m p a n y, I

understand the dedication, ethics and confidentiality required from the employees and the customer

s e r v ic e e x pe c t e d b y t he cu s t o mer, I p r o v i d e t h i s a n d e xc e l at b o t h .

INTRODUCTION:

From April 1998 to June 2014, I have been working in the building industry; contracting or working

for other contractors providing residential and commercial construction. My history expands into

m a n y a r e a s f r o m t h e o f f i c e t o h a n d s o n ; i n c l u d i n g s u p e r v i s i o n a n d e q u i p m e n t o p e r a t o r. D u r i n g t h i s

time period, I worked as the vice president for a specialty subcontractor that provided commercial

framing (some residential), along with foundations, siding & roofing. The owner rented a space in

Little Rock, AR; I set up his office with furnishings, phone, fax, computer and internet. It required

w o r k i n g w i t h t h e C PA t o s e t u p l o c a l, s t a t e a n d f e d e r a l t a x r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d l i c e n s i n g . S e t u p

construction accounting procedures, programs and software. As the sole person in the office, I did

the banking, payroll, audits, various reports, paid taxes, insurance, bonding, draw request,

estimating and bidding. Set up a filing system for documentation, close outs, warranties and future

reference. Set up accounts for materials, fasteners, equipment along expense accounts for travel

and accommodations for out of town or state projects. As a newly established company and office;

job site protocols were set up and included educating and training the supervisor for: job site

s a f e t y, i n s p e c t i o n s, t o o l b o x m e e t i n g s, j o b s i t e j o u r n a l s, t i m e s h e e t s, s u b p r o g r e s s r e p o r t s a n d

equipment maintenance check off sheets. Arrangements were made for the supervisor to attend the

OSHA Safety Rules and Regulations course plus certification for operating equipment from Hertz

and certification from Hilti. It was required for me to travel to the projects and deliver payroll to

t h e s u p e r v i s o r. T h i s i n c l u d e d w a l k i n g t h e p r o j e c t, c h e c k i n g q u a l i t y, s a f e t y a n d d i s c u s s i n g w i t h t h e

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s u p e r v i s o r a n y i s s u e s . T h i s c o m p a n y w o r k e d a l l o v e r A r k a n s a s, i n Te x a s, M i s s i s s i p p i, M i s s o u r i,

Oklahoma and Kansas. I co-signed the purchase of a 10K extended reach forklift for $80K. It was

more cost efficient to buy than constantly renting. I stayed with this company for 1 – years

(1999 – 2001), the owner wanted the company to become a family business; once I trained his sister

f o r t h e o f f i c e a n d h i s b r o t h e r r e a d i n g p r i n t s, e s t i m a t i n g & s u p e r v i s i n g . Wi t h t h e f o r k l i f t p a i d, w e

p a r t e d w a y s, l e a v i n g m e f r e e t o e x p a n d m y c o m p a n y. I n l a t e 2 0 0 8, s l o w i n g o f t h e i n d u s t r y f o r c e d

me to close the rented office in North Little Rock, AR and a created a home office. In 2009, I

worked for another contractor as job site supervisor until an adequate supervisor was hired. This

was building a Holiday Inn Select in North Little Rock, AR; it included all phases of construction.

F r o m 2 0 0 5 t o 2 0 11, u n d e r c o n t r a c t w i t h t h e N o r t h L i t t l e R o c k S c h o o l D i s t r i c t t o p r o v i d e t h e m w i t h

t h e i r c o n s t r u c t i o n n e e d s . T h e w o r k w a s i n t e r i o r a n d e x t e r i o r, m o s t w o r k r e q u i r e d d e m o o f s o m e

sort and rebuild. It included office remodels, conversions and roofing. Flooring, ramps & railing

in temporary buildings, concrete pads, sidewalks, curbs and pavement. Adding or rebuilding

retaining walls, adding drainage and playground improvements. Installed fencing, added sidewalk

r a m p s h a v i n g t r u n c a t e d d o m e p a v e r s a n d r a i l i n g s . I n 2 0 11 w i t h t h e c o n t r a c t f u l f i l l e d a n d t h e

s l o w i n g o f t h e i n d u s t r y I d e c i d e d n o t t o r e n e w a n d g o t o Te x a s w h e r e t h e w o r k i s m o r e c o n s t a n t .

2 0 1 2 t h e w a r r a n t y o b l i g a t i o n s w e r e c o m p l e t e s o I c l o s e d t h e c o m p a n y ; m o v i n g b a c k t o Te x a s . Wi t h

me invading my brother outside of Houston, I immediately went to work part time doing design and

drafting on the computer using Auto CADD and Soft Plan. In December 2012 I went to work as the

estimator/purchaser for a general contractor in Baytown. In May of 2014, having 2 years of

c o n t r a c t e d w o r k t h e p o s i t i o n w a s e l i m i n a t e d g i v i n g m e 2 w e e k s ’ s e v e r a n c e p a y. I n J u n e 2 0 1 4 I

worked temporary for an insurance restoration company filing claims and estimating. From July

2014 to current I am back working part time with the design company until full time permanent

work is obtained. While in Arkansas, I received certification in Construction Management from the

U n i v e r s i t y o f A r k a n s a s . I a l r e a d y h a v e a n A s s o c i a t e ’s D e g r e e i n A p p l i e d S c i e n c e f r o m D e l M a r

C o l l e g e i n C o r p u s C h r i s t i, Te x a s . M y t r a i n i n g i n a l l a r e a s o f t h e b u i l d i n g i n d u s t r y g i v e s m e t h e

knowledge when work is not part of the original contract agreement. This is how change orders are

initiated so they become profitable. Having the ability to negotiate prices from sub and venders

can increase company profits. Motivating the subs to provide quality craftsmanship in as short as

time range possible and under budget increases profits. Exceeding the customers’ satisfaction and

expectations gets future projects by word of mouth. By being professional, having ethics, using

respect are all techniques used by successful contractors. This is how companies grow and stay in

b u s i n e s s d u r i n g s l o w e r t i m e s i n t h e i n d u s t r y. T h i s i n d u s t r y i n c o r p o r a t e s m y p a s t o f f i c e e x p e r i e n c e

i n i n s u r a n c e, i n v e n t o r y c o n t r o l, a c c o u n t i n g a n d b u s i n e s s l a w. I l o v e t h e c r e a t i v i t y i n c o m m e r c i a l

a n d r e s i d e n t i a l d e s i g n a n d l o v e b u i l d i n g p r o j e c t s s e e i n g t h e i d e a c o m e t o l i g h t . Wi t h m y p a s s i o n

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for the industry; I find it exciting, challenging, satisfying and rewarding. I like to apply my

attributes to help another company grow and continue its success.

E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T O RY:

LCJ Design, LLC, Dayton, TX 77535; Leo Brown; President/Owner; 936-***-****

Drafting & Design (6-2012 to current / part time position on contract basis as needed); Using computer

software; “Auto CADD, Soft Plan, Architectural Drawing programs” to draw the sketched design into the

computer creating plans / prints that are ready for construction with the list of materials as needed for projects.

This requires the ability to know structural design, building codes & standards, ADA requirements and

applying building specifications.

EMAX General Contractors, Baytown, TX 77520; Kurt Lindstrom; Project Superintendent; 832-***-****

Estimator / Purchaser (12-2012 to 5-2014 / position eliminated with a 2 week severance pay given)

Estimate and submit bids / proposals at a competitive amount increasing probability of being

awarded the project; Distribute plans to subs, confirm their prices and negotiate quotes for the best

prices. Compare prices for materials with venders and sign price agreements locking prices for

future projects; schedule material deliveries. Conduct pre-construction meetings addressing issues

a n d “ R F I ’s ” . Ve r i f y p r i n t s f o r f i r e, b u i l d i n g c o d e s a n d c h e c k f o r A D A r e q u i r e m e n t s . S c h e d u l e t h e

s i t e s u r v e y s, o r d e r s o i l t e s t i n g a n d m a k i n g a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r i n s p e c t i o n s . Ve r i f y u t i l i t i e s ; m a k e

a r r a n g e m e n t s t o h a v e u n d e r g r o u n d l i n e s m a r k e d a n d s e t u p t e m p o r a r y p o w e r. C o m p a r e e q u i p m e n t

c o s t, s e t u p t h e r e n t a l s, m a k e a r r a n g e m e n t f o r d e l i v e r y a n d p i c k u p . Ta k e p r i n t s t o p l a n n i n g

department; obtain building permits. Initiate purchase orders and receive invoices and payment

requests from subs. Enter cash receipts into accounting program; run reports for profit and loss,

estimate versus cost. Expediting vender invoices can give discounts for paying in specific time

frames, making material cost less. Holding retention for the sub is a means of guaranteeing quality

and supplier payments. Using the construction accounting programs allows flags to be set up for

subs regarding insurance certificates and payment releases. These software programs are used in

e s t i m a t i n g a n d g e n e r a t i n g r e p o r t s . Wi t h t h e a b i l i t y t o r e a d a n d u n d e r s t a n d p r i n t s a n d i n d u s t r y

standards for the subs is how additional work is found as not part of the original contract

agreement with the owner of the project opening the door for change orders making them profitable.

My last project had 27 change orders, with vender and sub savings the company ended the project

w i t h p r o f i t s r e a c h i n g $ 4 7 5 K . Wi t h s u p p o r t i n g s t a f f h e l p s t o s p e e d u p t h e d u r a t i o n o f a p r o j e c t .

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This increases customer satisfaction which gets future referrals. A couple of times I worked the

job site as supervisor as needed.

Tech – Know Industries, Inc., North Little Rock, AR; Owner; Construction & Project Management (4-1998 to

6-2012)

Started as a small sub-contractor in Texas providing framing and grew to being a licensed contractor in

Arkansas. From conception to completion, all phases of construction were provided. Office, accounting,

contracts, job site and personal was all part of my responsibilities. Some projects where in collaboration with

other contractors with them taking the lead. From 1998 to 2012 the company provided residential and

commercial projects consisting of, but not limited to: Post Office, Housing at the Air Force Base, HUD

Apartments & Housing, Tenant Finish Outs, Restaurants, Banks, Hotels, Business Office Bldgs, Baseball Park

Concession Stand, Neighborhood Community Bldgs, Churches, Sports Athletic Bldg, Assistant Living

Facilities, Medical Clinics, Retail Space Remodels, Condo’s, Houses, Remodels & Restorations. Projects were

completed in Arkansas, Mississippi, Maryland and Texas. From 2005 to 2011 the company was under contract

with the North Little Rock School District. This allowed my company to be the sole leader for projects using

subcontractors when applicable. The work involved design with some projects being conversions of warehouse

space into office space. In 2010 I let that school renewal me the last and did not renew in 2011. Upon finishing

the one year warranty obligations in June of 2012 I moved back to Texas.

Roadrunner Construction, Little Rock, AR; V.P.; Office, Construction and Project Management (6-1999 to

12-2001)

A wood framing sub-contractor who specialized in building projects in Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, Missouri

and Kansas. They built apartments, hotels, senior citizen facilities, houses and HUD projects. Duties included

office management, construction management and project management. Upon going to work for this company I

was responsible for setting up and establishing office procedures, safety protocols, and construction

management. Set up programs for accounting, estimating and communication. Set up equipment accounts,

vender accounts and credit accounts. Created budgets for supervisors and expense sheet with daily progress

journals to validate draw request. Created sign in sheets for job site safety meetings discussing hard hats, ear,

eye & fall protection, scaffolding & ladder heights, proper clothing and shoes. Did material take offs, audits,

balance the books, submitted draw requests and contract agreements. Ordering and schedule materials,

equipment, crew accommodations and transportation. Perform job site inspections, checking quality;

confirming job progress and looking for safety issues while dropping off payroll, fasteners and equipment to the

supervisor. This added adventure and experience.

Education:

University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas “Construction Management” 2005

Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas “Associates in Applied Science” 1990

References: Pay:

Upon request Negotiable: possibly start at $65K depending on benifits

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