CHARLES DEMAS – RESDENTIAL DESIGNER

**** * ********* *****, ******, Wisconsin 53563

608-***-**** (cell)

e-mail: acx6sb@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with an organization committed to the development of its members so that I will utilize my experience and education in customer relations, management, and creative problem solving to enhance customer and employee satisfaction, to improve operations, and contribute to the organization’s objectives. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A results orientated professional with over 30 years experience in the construction industry. Experience covers all facets of the business including:

Residential design/build Project (construction) Management

New construction sales Millwork

Product sales Historic renovation

Strong knowledge of building codes Preconstruction and “Stick” built

Remodeling Interior Design

Successful completion of 1,000’s of projects throughout Southern Wisconsin EDUCATION, TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS

Licensed Real Estate Agent: 1987 to 2009 SCWBA Member: 1985 to 2009

Wisconsin General Contractor License: 2007

to present

Construction and Residential Building

Seminars

North Central Technical College: Associate Degree in Residential Design and Construction Management

Winner of 2016 WMA Excellence in Masonry Award for best use of stone in a residential application

(video and project on line at http://wma-online.org/.

Award winning residential designer in the SCWBA Parade of Homes consistently over the last 25 years

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Demas Homes Designs, L.L.C. Milton, Wisconsin (November, 2010 – Present)

(A full service residential design and construction consultant company)

Full residential and light commercial design company specializing in custom design services

Material estimating and project bidding services (residential and commercial)

Construction management / Project scheduling / Site supervision

Site plan development, both residential and commercial

Liaison between local architects and design clients for commercial projects, both new and renovated.

Plan book development for sales aids and brochures Total Concept and Design, L.L.C. Janesville, Wisconsin (November, 2008 – 2012)

(A full service residential design and home product sales organization) Principle Partner

Created and developed a “one stop shop” business for clients who are remodeling or new construction

Residential design program which includes, site analysis, specification development for bidding and construction, on-site consultation, product evaluation and selections, budget analysis, contractor selections and construction management

Handle all material estimating for bidding and construction

Research and selection of products for our Design Center

Assist sales associates with client design needs for specialty products (estimating, site evaluations for installation, scheduling, troubleshooting and problem solving)

Products that we sell in our design center include: Marvin windows and doors, Andersen windows and doors, Therma-Tru entry door systems, Simpson Entry door systems, Jim Bishop Custom Cabinetry, Granite tops by Mirage, Cambria Tops, Custom millwork by Millwork Specialist, Stallion, Emtek, Schlage, Redline Garage Gear, custom closet systems, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, tile, flooring, etc.

Lead and develop a team of three design professionals and manage all project installations

Designed or provided product for 50% of the projects showcased in the 2009 SCWBA Parade of Homes Midwest Design Group, Inc. Janesville, Wisconsin (January 1992 – February 2009)

(A full service residential design and construction management organization) President/Owner

Designed thousands of custom projects for perspective building clients and general contractors throughout Southern Wisconsin

Built the foundation of products and cliental for a design center to sell specialty products to the construction industry such as Marvin windows and doors, Cabinets, granite, Redline Garage Gear, custom closet systems, etc. Vision was fulfilled with the opening of Total Concept and Design 2009

Led and developed a team of three professional designers and one professional carpenter

Managed the business including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, commission sales plans, employee benefits, etc.

Arnold Builders, Inc. Janesville, WI (September 1998 – October 2000)

(A residential design and build organization)

Project Manager/Expeditor

Recruited to lead the construction expediting for the business as one of the partners had to retire due to a sudden illness

Managed over 15 custom home projects while training their lead carpenter for this position Rod Hirsch Builder, Inc Janesville, Wisconsin (May 1987 – May 1994)

(A residential design and build organization)

Residential Designer and New Construction Sales

Responsible for our custom design/build clients

Procured clients designed and managed projects from start to finish.

Increased sales from Ten (10) projects per year to Twenty-five (25) projects a year through networking, model development and sales, etc.

Established independent residential design firm, Midwest Design Group, Inc. Demas Building and Design, Inc Janesville, Wisconsin (March 1985 – May 1987)

(A residential design and build organization)

Principle Partner

Design/Built over 20 custom homes

Managed client relationships and all aspects of custom building projects Present Client List

Richards Construction RJ Hirsch Builders North Construction (Madison) Hunter Construction & Remodeling Legacy Builder Group W R Stelter & Sons Sockness Builders, Inc. Marling Lumber Co. (Take-offs) Evergreen Designs Design Classic Homes, Inc. 100+ Private Clients Arnold Builders References Available Upon Request

Design Portfolio upon request

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