CHARLES DEMAS – RESDENTIAL DESIGNER
**** * ********* *****, ******, Wisconsin 53563
608-***-**** (cell)
e-mail: **********@*****.***
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