SKILLS
Construction Expertise Personnel Management
Energy Efficiency/IAQ/Healthy Buildings Team Building
Contracts and Specifications Customer Service
Fiscal Management
EXPERIENCE
Mar 2016 – Feb 2020 Construction and Real Estate Manager
Reinvestment Partners, Inc – Durham, NC
RP is a nonprofit on a mission to foster healthy and just communities in North Carolina and beyond.
Managed acquisition and redevelopment of distressed commercial and residential structures for rental or resale.
Created designs, budgets and bid packages while directing subcontractors at multiple locations.
Worked with various city departments to gain approvals.
Complied with city, state and federal financing and construction requirements, including
CDBG regulations, Davis- Bacon wage laws and NCHFA energy and HQS guidelines
Improved systems and developed a talented subcontractor pool.
Specialized in sustainable return for owners and affordable, healthy environments for inhabitants.
Sep 2014 – Aug 2015 Construction Project Manager
KC’s Improvements and Construction, Inc – Greensboro, NC
Solely responsible for the production department of a midsized construction firm serving residential and light commercial clients.
Managed a three-fold increase in output.
Expanded and improved talented sub-contractor base.
Mar 2001 – Aug 2012 Housing Rehab Director
Southwestern Community Services, Inc – Keene, NH
SCS is a regional nonprofit Community Action Agency serving residents of Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, NH.
Managed annual budgets exceeding $2 million that were self-funded through competitive grants and open contracts.
Single- Family Rehab Projects:
oImproved over 300 homes.
oRenovated over 100 rental units to be lead-safe.
oEnsured compliance with federal guidelines – HUD, HUD/ LAP, CDBG, EPA, USDA, DOE Weatherization, HARP, relocation.
Remediation and Resale of Distressed Homes:
oAcquired and rehabilitated foreclosed dwellings.
oImproved homes to as-new quality with special emphasis on energy efficiency.
oReceived EnergyStar’s highest rating.
Agency Owned Structures:
oMaintained and improved a 180k sq ft main campus with 3 additional office complexes, 9 school locations and renovated over 300 rental units.
oManaged project design, budgets, permits, contracts and construction oversight.
Single- Family Flood Recovery Program for Southwestern New Hampshire (2005-2007)
oAdministered rehabilitation fund for eligible applicants. All homes, without regard to previous condition, were raised to HUD HQS standards and applicable codes.
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Jan 1992 – Feb 2001 Building Contractor
Long Island, NY and Keene, NH
oConstruction contractor specializing in restoration of vintage homes and renovation and maintenance of resort facilities and retail locations
EDUCATION
Associates Degree: Business/Liberal Arts
Suffolk County Community College – Selden, NY
PROFFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILLIATIONS
Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Class III Certification 01/23/2020
OSHA 10 Hour Construction (#15842810) 11/23/2015
EPA/RRP Certified Renovator (#R-I-043-16-PO77) 06/16/2015
EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor (#ELSC3-050) 03/21/2003
EPA Lead Supervisor/Contractor (#NHLIRA-006) 02/22/2002
EPA Lead Dust Sampling Technician Certification 12/14/2001
State of NH Certified Weatherization Auditor 09/09/2003
EnergyStar Builder
BuilderTrend experience
United Way Team Captain
Gilsum NH Public Library Trustee and Treasurer
Claremont-Newport Area Healthy Homes Founding Member