RICHARD DEMAREE RPD CONST.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 30 years of experience in construction, Residential and Commercial
Contractors License (B-1) received in 2009
Lead Carpenter/Forman for 10 years on custom homes and remodels
SOLAR PV Design and Installation (IREC Cert. in 2009)
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
2000-2010 Lead Carpenter/Foreman
Michael Horn Const---Kings Beach, CA 530-***-****
In charge of the construction of custom homes and remodels in the North Lake Tahoe area. My involvement was from site layout and protection, forming and pouring the foundations, layout and frame, set all windows and doors all the way thru trim and finish till turn-key. Meet with the inspectors and pass all inspections. Other responsibilities include managing the other carpenters and labors, meeting with the other subs and my boss to keep up with any changes as we go. Make material lists and fore see any concerns before they arise. We also erected Wedge Core Steal Buildings. I also operate fork lifts and back hoes and have lots of experience working with all types of cranes setting timber and steal beams, trusses, etc. Had a great opportunity to do some really nice woodworking in some multi-million dollar lake front and lake view homes.
1984-1999 Casino Dealer
Dealt Craps and Blackjack, This was a great opportunity to hone customer service skills. I believe these skills are valuable when dealing with customers concerns on their projects. Communication is key. Began dealing in Las Vegas, California Hotel and then to the Golden Nugget then moved to Lake Tahoe, CA and started at Harvey’s casino then moved up to the Hyatt in Incline Village. Great opportunity to meet lots of interesting people and cater to their needs.
1983-1984 Apartment Manager/Maintenance
managed a 36 unit complex. Responsibilities were to collect rents clean and repair apartments and maintain grounds.
1978-1982 Carpenter
I worked for Rodgers Const. who worked for Hospital Corp. of America. We built hospitals, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada. Lot of rebar and conc., Metal studs and fireproofing. Great learning experience
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1976-1978 Carpenter
Started in construction in Santa Clara, CA building Block after block of track homes and apartment complexes. Was in the carpenters union local 316
1975-1976 Cook/Dishwasher
My second job, started out as a dishwasher and watch and worked my way over to cook. Then the head cook left and I became head cook.
1975 Stock-boy
My first real job, Stocking shoes at Kinney’s Shoes store.
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EDUCATION
Graduated Wilcox High School in 1976 Santa Clara, California
I played sports all thru my school years, soccer, track, diving.
Solar PV design and installation classes, received Interstate Renewable
Energy Council (IREC) certification in 2009
Take classes at the local community college when I can
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
From 1993 to 1998 I coached soccer. I think coaching is great experience for manager skills.
Raised 4 excellent children and remodeled two homes along the way