Larry J. Cruz
***** ******* **** ***. *** Vegas, NV. 89149
Residence: (702) 254- 5924
Cellular: 702-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position with an established firm in a Management position where my work experience, education, and bilingual skills are utilized.
QUALIFICATIONS
*30 Years of supervision and management in the Plumbing, Underground Utilities, and Construction industry.
*33 years extensive experience in Construction, Plumbing and Underground Utilities. Operating Backhoes, Loaders and Excavators.
*Extensive experience in Blueprint reading, Estimating, completion of Certified payroll forms, Budgeting, Change Orders, R.F.I.’s, Submittals, and all Construction tasks.
*Effective in promoting a positive work environment as well as ability to set, prioritize, achieve deadlines and work well under pressure.
*Reputation for professionalism and high energy level.
WORK HISTORY
2009 – Present ASPIRE Realty Group, Las Vegas, NV
General Real Estate Sales
Listing and Buyers agent for short sales, foreclosures and relocation. Licensed in Real Estate
Since 2005. Experienced in Marketing and Lead Generations.
2007 – 2009 YES! Plumbing, Las Vegas, NV
Operations/General Manager for a Service Plumbing company. Worked with “Success Ware”, DSC reports ( Daily Strategic Compass), set budgets, and bid larger jobs per Commissionable Units. “Train, Motivate, and Inspire Technicians on a daily basis at daily morning meetings. Attend conference call meetings twice a week to go over Daily Flash Reports with all General Managers throughout the Southwest U.S. Divisions of multiple Air Conditioning and Plumbing Companies.
2004 – 2007 Beni Plumbing, Lancaster, CA. - V.P./ Superintendent of Family Business
Superintendent for the “Eastside Lancaster High School. Supervised the installation of 1,200 ft. 60” to 24” R.C.P. Storm Drain, 12” D.I.P. domestic water lines, and 8” C-900 Fire lines, Fire Hydrants, D.C.D.A’s and 8” Sewer lines. Installation of sewer, water and storm drain lines. Rough to Finish Plumbing of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Maintenance Facility, Van Nuys, CA.
2003 – 2004 Abbott Plumbing, Las Vegas, NV
Superintendent for new commercial construction division. The construction of a 4- story “Hilton Garden Inn” over saw all plumbing from underground to top- out. Installed “Sovent” system throughout, and attended all meetings. Installed all Industrial plumbing for a large truck wash that included 2” to 12” PVC schedule 80 pipe and fittings, as well as high pressure washer lines. Constructed the “Valley High School” Theater addition, which included all underground plumbing, top- out, and 4” to 8” cast iron no hub roof drain leaders.
2002 – 2003 R.B. & G. Construction CO., INC. Bellflower, California
Superintendent for the new construction of the first ground up 64,000 sq. ft.“Food 4 Less” store in Las Vegas. Responsible for all sub trades, and keeping an accelerated schedule on time. Meeting with owner Representatives, Architects, and Engineers on a weekly basis to discuss schedule, and any changes. Start up of the new “Yellow Checker Star” Cab maintenance facility in Las Vegas.
Larry J. Cruz
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EDUCATION
High School Diploma - Alhambra High School, Alhambra, CA. - 1977
Reserve Police Officer Certification - Whittier, CA. - Rio Hondo Police Academy – 1980
Southern Nevada School of Real Estate - 2000
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
• Plumbers Apprenticeship Certification - Plumbers Local 78
• California State Contractors License - 1982
• Nevada State Contractors Licenses - C-1D, A-7, 15, 19 - 1990 – Present
• Nevada Real Estate License – 2004 - Present
* INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
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* Body Building * Golf * Martial Arts * Boating* Water Sports and Traveling
*STRENGTHS
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* Leadership - Able to motivate others. Background in management provides a wide range of interpersonal skills to encourage and interact with others.
* Responsibility - Accustomed to being in positions of responsibility. Self-motivated and willing to set goals and work to achieve them; never assume the other is responsible.
* Communications - Communicate well when speaking and writing; comfortable and effective communicating with both superiors and staff. Speak, read and write fluent Spanish.
References
* Excellent references available upon request