Quality Assurance Manager

NICHOLAS MINA

** ***** ****** ** **********, NY *1743 518-***-****

**********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Highly skilled and dedicated professional with vast industry knowledge and extensive supervisory and hands-on experience in horse farm operations. This includes breeding, foaling, horse care, construction, grounds maintenance, and staffing responsibilities. Has organized and managed all aspects of construction and facility and grounds maintenance projects from start to finish including the construction of a 16-acre horse breeding facility. Worked closely with regulatory agencies, retained engineers, architects and subcontractors in completing the project on time and on budget.

Related Skills & Experience

Leadership/Management Organization/Planning Scheduling/Time Management Budgeting/Cost Control Safety/Security Regulatory Compliance OSHA Standards Quality Assurance Staff Supervision Financial Management Inventory Control Material Planning/Purchasing Pre-Engineered Building Construction Reading Blueprints/Schematics Carpentry/Sheetrock Finishing Work Operating Spray Equipment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2009 to Present

Manager: Lloyd Habor Equestrian Center.

Directly responsible for the care of 86 horses, supervision of 6 grooms, and management of 86 acre facility.

May 2008-Augst, 2009 Groom

Claude R. McGaughey Racing Stable Inc./Phipps Stable

2002-2007, Owner

Mina Construction LLC, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Directly involved in all aspects of the daily operation of this full-service residential and commercial construction company. Duties included acquiring jobs, estimating/bids/proposals, contract negotiation, project planning, labor and capital requirements, monitoring costs, dealing with associated trades and subcontractors, obtaining building permits, and regulatory compliance issues.

Authorized dealer for Lester Buildings, a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood frame building systems and pre-fabricated steel buildings for a variety of residential/commercial applications including storage sheds, horse barns, riding arenas, garage storage, and garage kits.

1999-2002, Farm Management

T. Mina Supply, Flushing, N.Y.

Established Five Oaks Farm in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., performing all duties of construction supervisor and farm manager. Directly responsible for all phases of construction as well as grounds and paddock maintenance for a 16-acre horse breeding facility. Hired and supervised the daily work performance of all breeding and grooming and staff. Renovated a 40-stall barn, built new paddocks, and completely renovated both the interior and exterior of two houses on the property.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., business administration, 1995; Nassau Community College, Long Island, N.Y., business administration, 1981; L.A. Wilson Technological Centers, Long Island, N.Y., blueprint reading certification, 1989

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Saratoga Building Association, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; National Frame Building Association, Lawrence, Kan.

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