SUMMARY:
Experienced construction management professional with a strong track record of developing company and customer loyalty thru successful projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive knowledge and experience in the design/build construction field
30 years of experience in commercial and custom residential construction environments interacting with clients, sales staff, subcontractors and government officials
Owner for over 25 years of a design/build construction company
Zoning Commissioner for Auburn Township, Ohio from 2004 to 2006
Member of the County Residential Board of Appeals - Geauga County, Ohio 2004 to 2006
Dedicated and hardworking, with an unmatched drive to produce results
Strong communicator with ability to motivate diverse groups to work together
Strong team leader who establishes goals and motivates employees to achieve objectives
EXPERIENCE:
Bridge Creek Construction, Inc. - Chagrin Falls, Ohio
President (6/1990 - Present)
Developed a medium sized design/build construction and development company. Projects consisted of 30% light commercial(office, medical, retail and warehouse) and 70% high end custom residential construction (new construction and additions). Built and sold many speculative and model homes. Aquisition and development of a small residential subdivision.
Awarded best energy-saver model home in the "Spring 1994 Showcase of Homes" parade of homes
Ventura Builders, Inc. - Chagrin Falls, Ohio
President (6/1987 - 6/1990)
Developed a small sized design/build construction company employing 4 people. Projects consisted of 20% commercial and 80% high end custom residential construction
Mark E. Ventura Designs - Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Owner (12/1985 - 6/1987)
Owner of a small design/build architecture and construction company. Provided architectural services to small architectural firms, businesses and homeowners. Completed turn key projects including sales, design, construction documents, bidding, contracts, field supervision of subcontractors for small commercial, restaurant, retail, office and residential projects
Louis J. Marino and Associates, Inc. - Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Project Manager (8/1984 - 12/1985)
Project manager for a small design/build architecture and construction company. Provided design, construction documents, bidding, contracts, field supervision of subcontractors for small commercial, restaurant, retail and residential projects
The Stouffer Corporation - Hotel and Restaurant Division - Solon, Ohio
Project Architect/Management (4/1982 - 8/1984)
Project architect/manager providing complete project design, construction document preparation, construction bidding, contracts, on and off site construction supervision for various restaurants throughout the United States
Richard R. Jensen and Associates - Cleveland, Ohio
Project Architect (12/1981 - 4/1982)
Design development and construction documents for retail projects
Richard L. Bowen and Associates, Inc. - Cleveland, Ohio
Intern Architect (6/1980 - 12/1981)
Preparation of construction documents for commercial, retail and airport projects
EDUCATION:
Kent State University - School of Architecture and Environmental Design - Kent, Ohio
Bachelor of Science - (1981) Bachelor of Architecture - (1981)