Phone: 803-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Richard Cagan, Jr.
A highly experienced professional, who has demonstrated the ability to achieve project objectives and meet critical deadlines in fast-paced environments, proven ability with beginning-to-end project execution using various management systems and methodologies for small companies as well as large organizations.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Experience:
o 3+ years of executive management experience
o 10+ years of management experience
o 12 years of construction industry experience
o 5 years general industry experience
o 9 years safety management consulting and training experience
o 8 years Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker
o 2 years Florida Real Estate Licensing Instructor
o 4 years CPR & First Aid Instructor
o 8 years OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer
o 6 years OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
Skills:
o Successful sales and marketing skills
o Ability and opportunity to professionally train thousands of individuals
o Executive management of several business operations
o Operation of occupational safety training and consulting business
o Strong organization and communication skills
o Business operation and development, website development and operation including SEO
o Strong computer, multimedia and information technology skills
o Brokerage and sale of over 20 million dollars of commercial real estate properties
o Brokered the sales of Over 10 million dollars of residential real estate properties
o Consecutive operation and management of two real estate brokerages
o Operation and management of the Sarasota School of Real Estate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Training & Executive Management Positions
10/2003-11/2011 Richard Stanley & Company Fort Mill, SC
• After having several successful years working in the Construction Industry and having worked as a Real Estate Sales Associate with my Fathers Brokerage, I started Richard Stanley & Company Inc. in the fall of 2003 in Sarasota, FL. The operation combined my skills, experience and interests of safety training and real estate sales. As an OSHA Authorized Trainer and Licensed Real Estate Broker I was able to successfully operate both an Occupational Safety Training operation and two Real Estate Brokerages, one for residential sales and the other for commercial sales. In fall of 2004 after obtaining my Florida Real Estate Instructors Permit, I added the Sarasota School of Real Estate to the Richard Stanley & Company umbrella of operations. In mid 2006 the Real Estate Operations were ended due to market conditions and I relocated the company to Fort Mill, SC and continued the Occupational Training Operations. While Running Richard Stanley & Company I have at time also Held positions with other companies as Corporate Safety Director, Regional Safety Director, Safety Manager & Trainer.
• As Director Consultant and Trainer of Occupational Training & Consulting Operations 2003-2011 I provided onsite live training , consulting and online training for over 200 companies and over 5,000 individuals. This training consisted of OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Construction & General Industry Outreach Training, Red Cross CPR, First Aid & AED Training, Traffic Flagging Training, Forklift & equipment Training and National Safety Council CPR, First Aid & AED training. Training was provided online through my website www.oshaclasses.com & www.classesjunction.com and through live classes provided on-site at construction sites, conference rooms, hotel meeting rooms & other locations in 15 states. I also conducted all Support functions and course completion requirements for The U.S. Department of labor OSHA, The Red Cross & The NSC. As a Construction Safety Consultant I provide Inspections and detailed reports of my findings and the recommended corrections for compliance. Developed course materials and presentations utilizing Power Point, Excel, & several other software applications. Competent use of multimedia equipment & devices to include portable projectors, screens, sound systems and other presentation aids. Developed all Advertising & Marketing and negotiated with print, TV, radio and internet marketing including SEO for our websites.
• As Broker and Director of Real Estate Operations 2003-2006, I managed an average of ten Licensed Sales associates and two unlicensed support staff. I was responsible for licensee compliance and the management of all Sales Associates and sales and marketing of real estate properties. Developed and managed marketing and advertising plans for real property. I possess expertise in negotiation and contract writing.
• As Instructor and Director of The Sarasota School of Real Estate 2004-2006 I conducted all State required course material submission, review, registration & acceptance for FL real estate pre-licensing, post-licensing & continuing education. Negotiated affiliate and reseller agreements with Publishers and online internet application developers. Maintained websites and all marketing and advertisement. Managed a staff on two employees.
Contract & Consulting Positions
• 2010 Myers & Chapman Contractors. V.C. Summers Nuclear Power Plant Contract Safety Manager.
• 2010 Thompson Ind. Services. Safety Manager & Consultant, International Paper Savannah GA, Duke Energy Cliffside Steam Station NC,
• 2009 Morgan Corp. Plant Vogtle Nuclear Power Station, Waynesboro GA. Safety Manager & Consultant.
• 2009 Impact Safety. PCS Phosphate Plant, Aurora NC. Contractor Safety Coordinator.
Management & Construction Positions
• 2006-09 R.J. Griffin & Company General Contractors. Regional Safety Director, Charlotte NC. Operated and administered the Companies Safety Program for over 500 company employees and sub contractor employees. Traveled throughout the eastern seaboard To Project locations to provide inspection and Training. Managed a Crew of 5 Project Safety Managers.
• 2002-03 H&H Structures Inc. Corporate Safety Director. Multiple Projects in the Sarasota & Tampa Fl Markets
• 2001-02Hickman Structures Inc. Residences at the Ritz Condo Project. Sarasota Fl. Concrete Form Work Carpenter, Layout Engineer, Equipment Operator, Project Safety Coordinator on High–Rise Buildings.
• 2001Harding Construction. Ritz Carlton Hotel Project Sarasota Fl. Labor Foreman, Carpenter.
• 2000-2001Adams Construction Company. Multiple Projects.Started as a General laborer, worked my way up to Carpenter, then Foremen.
• 1997-99 Richard Cagan Real Estate. Residential And Commercial Real Estate Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Relationship Building.
• 1995-96 Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Started as a Rental Agent was then promoted to in-house Insurance Adjuster
Employment While Working My Way Through College
• 1988-1995 The A&P Super Market. After Graduating High school in 1988 I was accepted at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry NY. Having a need to pay for College I gained employment at the A&P as a Clerk in the Produce Department. I worked around my class schedule & also held three other jobs while in College. After a year of employment with the A&P, while still in College, I was promoted to Assistant Produce Manager. After Graduating College in 1992, I continued this position until 1994.
• 1988- 1989 Prodigy Internet. Temporary 3 month employment as a customer support telephone operator.
• 1988-1990 United Parcel Service. Worked the 2am to 9am Pre-load shift on the belt loading 3 trucks. I was in the tuition re-imbursement program and successfully qualified for each semester that I worked at UPS.
• 1989-1990 Friendly’s Ice Cream Restaurant. I was a Part Time Customer Service Supervisor. I performed every aspect of the operation of the Restaurant, Washed dishes, Cooked, Ran the Fountain, Waited Tables, Greeted Customers, Ran the Cash Register, Performed end of shift cash closeouts & closing procedures.
EDUCATION
• Mercy College
• Bachelors of Science – General Business Administration -1992
• Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Pre-license Course -2000
• Florida Real Estate Broker Pre license Course -2003
• OSHA 500 Authorized Construction Trainer Course -2003
• OSHA 501 Authorized General Industry Trainer Course -2004
• OSHA 502 Updates -2003 & 2011
• OSHA 501 Update & Re-authorization -2010
• National Safety Council CPR, First aid & AED Trainer Course -2009