Richard A. Lowe Jr.
Plymouth Ma. 02360
H: 508-***-****, C: 774-***-****, E-mail **.******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Twenty-five + years experience in the high-end residential construction industry
Successful in building relationships with builder by providing on site technical sales support
Extensive experience in estimating and material plan takeoffs
Strong drafting, design and problem solving skills
Certified in auto-cad, B.C. framer and B.C Calc. software
Project Management and supervisory expertise
Accomplished carpenter, specializing in finished carpentry
Relevant Experience and Accomplishments
2006-11/2010 Technical Salesman Shepley’s Wood Products, Hyannis, MA
Specialized in providing high end builders with interior millwork trim plan takeoffs, including material lists for finished staircases, interior doors, window and door trim, baseboards, crowns, wainscoting, flooring etc.
Successfully developed relationships with new and existing customer in the south shore and cape cod areas, selling $1.2MM annually of interior trim products in an environment with keen competition.
Effectively used my extensive building background and technical expertise to cultivate relationships with high-end builders by providing them with problem solving, accurate plan takeoffs, and hands on assistance.
2001 – 2006 Estimator / Engineered Lumber Specialist Bottello’s Lumber, Mashpee, MA
Provided the customers with timely, accurate and detailed LVL beam and “I” joist calculations using the B.C. calc. software, printing the required beam documentation to satisfy their building inspection requirements.
Utilized my building and drafting skills to deliver precise plan takeoffs to the sales managers and customers accompanied with in-depth material lists from the sill seal thru the roof cap shingles, including windows and exterior doors.
Created comprehensive Bean and “I” joist layout drawings using B.C. framer software to provide high-end framing crews with the proper locations of the beams and “I” joists, hangers, support posts and bearing walls.
1990-2001 Hands on Project Supervisor and Lead Carpenter Bishopric, Inc., Osterville, MA
Built premier homes from frame to finish, using custom unique specifications – homes valued at $1MM - $5MM per project.
Served as the on-site supervisor, providing direction and supervision to a six-man carpentry crew.
Managed and coordinated the internal and external sub-contractor base, including the landscapers.
Worked directly with the owner, the architects and the clients to review the plans in detail, provide technical guidance, and implemented all design changes.
Provided detailed accurate take off from plans, and used them to generated material lists for the projects.
Specialized in finished carpentry, providing prestigious detailed work that delighted the customers, gaining repeat business and a best in class reputation.
1985-1990 Owner R&S Construction, Rockland, MA
Successful self-employed builder - specializing in building standard New England styled homes from foundation to finish. Responsible for all aspects of the business including but not limited to: selling, administration, preparing drawings for clients, estimating, ordering stock, and managing the construct crew.
1983-1985 Construction Forman / Supervisor Bob McGlone, Situate, MA
Began as a entry level carpenter and later promoted to supervisor; built houses all over the south shore, from the foundation to finish.
1978-1983 Project Designer Haemonetics Corporation, Braintree, MA
Designed laser and fiber optical subassemblies and components, ultrasound air detection systems, fluid and pressure sensor monitoring devices, and microprocessor-based electronics for blood processing and component collection equipment systems.
Professional Training
Certified in Boise Cascade Frame and Beam Calculation software; Architectural Auto Cad I, and II; Four years vocational training in drafting, blue print reading and related trigonometry and geometry math courses.
References provided upon request
Richard A. Lowe Jr.
3 Swift Avenue
Plymouth Ma. 02360
H: 508-***-****, C: 774-***-****, E-mail **.******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Twenty-five + years experience in the high-end residential construction industry
Successful in building relationships with builder by providing on site technical sales support
Extensive experience in estimating and material plan takeoffs
Strong drafting, design and problem solving skills
Certified in auto-cad, B.C. framer and B.C Calc. software
Project Management and supervisory expertise
Accomplished carpenter, specializing in finished carpentry
Relevant Experience and Accomplishments
2006-11/2010 Technical Salesman Shepley’s Wood Products, Hyannis, MA
Specialized in providing high end builders with interior millwork trim plan takeoffs, including material lists for finished staircases, interior doors, window and door trim, baseboards, crowns, wainscoting, flooring etc.
Successfully developed relationships with new and existing customer in the south shore and cape cod areas, selling $1.2MM annually of interior trim products in an environment with keen competition.
Effectively used my extensive building background and technical expertise to cultivate relationships with high-end builders by providing them with problem solving, accurate plan takeoffs, and hands on assistance.
2001 – 2006 Estimator / Engineered Lumber Specialist Bottello’s Lumber, Mashpee, MA
Provided the customers with timely, accurate and detailed LVL beam and “I” joist calculations using the B.C. calc. software, printing the required beam documentation to satisfy their building inspection requirements.
Utilized my building and drafting skills to deliver precise plan takeoffs to the sales managers and customers accompanied with in-depth material lists from the sill seal thru the roof cap shingles, including windows and exterior doors.
Created comprehensive Bean and “I” joist layout drawings using B.C. framer software to provide high-end framing crews with the proper locations of the beams and “I” joists, hangers, support posts and bearing walls.
1990-2001 Hands on Project Supervisor and Lead Carpenter Bishopric, Inc., Osterville, MA
Built premier homes from frame to finish, using custom unique specifications – homes valued at $1MM - $5MM per project.
Served as the on-site supervisor, providing direction and supervision to a six-man carpentry crew.
Managed and coordinated the internal and external sub-contractor base, including the landscapers.
Worked directly with the owner, the architects and the clients to review the plans in detail, provide technical guidance, and implemented all design changes.
Provided detailed accurate take off from plans, and used them to generated material lists for the projects.
Specialized in finished carpentry, providing prestigious detailed work that delighted the customers, gaining repeat business and a best in class reputation.
1985-1990 Owner R&S Construction, Rockland, MA
Successful self-employed builder - specializing in building standard New England styled homes from foundation to finish. Responsible for all aspects of the business including but not limited to: selling, administration, preparing drawings for clients, estimating, ordering stock, and managing the construct crew.
1983-1985 Construction Forman / Supervisor Bob McGlone, Situate, MA
Began as a entry level carpenter and later promoted to supervisor; built houses all over the south shore, from the foundation to finish.
1978-1983 Project Designer Haemonetics Corporation, Braintree, MA
Designed laser and fiber optical subassemblies and components, ultrasound air detection systems, fluid and pressure sensor monitoring devices, and microprocessor-based electronics for blood processing and component collection equipment systems.
Professional Training
Certified in Boise Cascade Frame and Beam Calculation software; Architectural Auto Cad I, and II; Four years vocational training in drafting, blue print reading and related trigonometry and geometry math courses.
References provided upon request