MICHAEL KOPANOS

*** **** ******, *** **, Long Island City, 11101 /718-***-****/ ad38y5@r.postjobfree.com

Customer service focused building manager, superintendent, painter, and renovation expert with 20 + years of experience. Reliable, responsive, and skilled in completing projects on time and within budget. Known for likeability and strength as a team player.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management & Contracting Paint Supervision & Painting Safety Compliance Electrical Repair & Maintenance Plumbing Problem Solving Tiling & Grouting Fabric Paneling & Wallpaper Budgeting, payroll & expenses EXPERIENCE

KOPANOS FAMILY OWNED, Astoria, NY (2013 – 2014; 3/2021-Present) Superintendent/Building Manager

• Manage, oversee, and perform general maintenance for 5+ family-owned houses in Queens:

• Provide hands-on technical support in the maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building systems.

• Execute cleaning, sanitation and recycling procedures in compliance with NYC guidelines.

• Conduct routine checks to ensure tenant safety and facilitate optimal upkeep.

• Repair pipes and plumbing.

• Install and repair light fixtures and all electrical outlets; inspect, install, and repair electrical wires and cables; connect appliances.

• Identify and liaise with third party vendors as needed for extensive repairs.

• Liaise with professional moving companies operating in buildings and move furniture.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions promptly.

• Assisted in the development of maintenance schedules and implemented routine inspections.

• Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and reported on project progress. 711 PAINTING, Long Island City, NY (2014 – 3/2021) Superintendent

• Managed 20+ union painters for commercial painting company focusing on high end businesses.

• Oversaw jobs ranging from $50k to $300k.

• Met with general contractors to assess optimal staffing and man hours.

• Created cost estimates.

• Assisted in project management of all assignments. MICHAEL KOPANOS PAINTING LLC, Astoria, NY (1996 – 2013) Owner

• Led transition of ownership and managed all the relationship throughout the transition of the company.

• Created and delivered estimates for projects. Painted, and assisted with new construction and/or renovations of apartments, retail stores, office buildings and mid-level buildings.

• Estimated and assisted with structural and nonstructural steel studs, exterior sheathing, drywall, cement work, insulation, firesafing, frames, doors, and hardware.

• Repaired and maintained multiple apartments owned by management company, including providing plumbing, and electrical work.

• Established and maintained exclusive contracts with companies throughout the tri-state area which contributed to increasing revenues by 400% since the inception of the company.

• Provided project management for all underlying jobs.

• Handled inventory control and maintenance for equipment and tools.

• Created and assessed all budgets and payroll and managed all expenses.

• Maintained ongoing relationships with management companies.

• Managed budgets to ensure every project did not exceed estimate.

• Oversaw workers to ensure project completion, timeliness and client satisfaction.

• Carried out essential duties in given construction such as carpentry, HVAC etc. Refinished fixtures (i.e. chairs, benches, tables etc).

• Worked with Supers of buildings to complete routine checks and inspection. NICK KOPANOS PAINTING, Astoria, NY (1988 - 1996)

Painter/Supervisor

• Created and delivered estimates for projects. Painted, and assisted with new construction and/or renovations of apartments, retail stores, office buildings and mid-level buildings.

• Estimated and assisted with structural and nonstructural steel studs, exterior sheathing, drywall, cement work, insulation, firesafing, frames, doors, and hardware.

• Repaired and maintained multiple apartments owned by management company, including providing plumbing, and electrical work.

• Established and maintained exclusive contracts with companies throughout the tri-state area which contributed to increasing revenues by 400% since the inception of the company.

• Provided project management for all underlying jobs.

• Handled inventory control and maintenance for equipment and tools.

• Created and assessed all budgets and payroll and managed all expenses.

• Maintained ongoing relationships with management companies.

• Managed budgets to ensure every project did not exceed estimate.

• Oversaw workers to ensure project completion, timeliness, and client satisfaction.

• Carried out essential duties in given construction such as carpentry, HVAC etc. Refinished fixtures (i.e. chairs, benches, tables etc).

• Worked with Supers of buildings to complete routine checks and inspection. Education: High School GED 1988 (Some College)

Certification: OSHA General Awareness

Languages: Fluent in Greek

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