Residential Builder

C. Keith Huffman

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Grover, North Carolina 28073

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Profile: Builder with extensive experience in various aspects of residential/commercial construction, business/project management and on-site superintendent operations…Goal and profit-oriented.

Licensed: State of South Carolina (Past Licensed) and North Carolina (Past Licensed) Residential Homebuilder.

Expertise in project contracting, design and coordination; formulating all job take-off cost estimates; contract interpretation, bid preparation and negotiations, including change orders; obtaining permits; materials purchasing and expediting; on-site project management; and preparation of status reports.

Competent in scheduling, directing and coordinating multifarious construction disciplines to achieve desired results and ensuring adherence to safety, project construction completion schedules/budgets.

Experienced in all phases of construction and trade requirements, including architectural/mechanical engineering, excavation, carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, siding, renovations and additions, and all interior custom millwork (cabinets, countertops, etc.).

Proficient in interpreting blueprints, field/building layouts, engineering drawings and specifications, quality control, OSHA laws/regulations, International Building Codes and fire code compliance.

Established technical, organizational, administrative, communication, leadership, multitasking, time management, problem resolution, interpersonal and customer service skills…Motivated team leader.

Self-taught/Knowledgeable: Microsoft Windows Vista/XP, MS Office XP (Word, Excel, Outlook), QuickBooks Pro for Contractors, Contractor’s Legal Kit, Internet and heavy equipment operations, to include: track/backhoes, rubber tire loaders, tractor trailers, dump trucks, Euclids, etc.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2008-Present Outside Sales Consultant

1990-2008 Home Depot at Home Services Provided sales/installation contractual support services to Home Depot, to include: measuring of customers’ residential job sites, securing contract’s for roofing, siding, windows, gutters and Insulation. Promote new construction, renovations and remodeling support services to area property developers, general contractors and individual homeowners; estimate costs; submit bid proposals; negotiate and secure contracts for building of custom homes, renovating/remodeling of existing residential homes.

Promote new construction, renovations and remodeling support services to area property developers, general contractors and individual homeowners; estimate costs; submit bid proposals; negotiate and secure contracts for building of custom homes, renovating/remodeling of existing residential homes.

Accountable for scheduling, organizing, overseeing and coordinating of materials/project production; field layout; negotiating change orders; preparing status reports; ensuring compliance with safety and building code guidelines; and achieving project completion goals, quality and budget objectives.

Hire, supervise, coordinate and motivate up to 15 in-house employees and subcontracted craftsmen.

Liaise with homeowners, architects, engineers and building inspectors to resolve construction issues.

Manage business accounting/bookkeeping functions (billing, A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledgers, etc.).

Supervised, coordinated and completed numerous custom built homes, remodeling/additions to homes, including forming/pouring concrete, framing/roofing, siding, exterior trim, constructing elevator shafts, installing swimming pools, septic tanks, landscaping and custom built cabinets/countertops, etc.

Replicated and installed a 10-piece soffit on Kings Mountain City Hall that had been constructed by the WPA during the Great Depression; constructed addition to the Cleveland County Animal Shelter.

Completed various construction projects ranging in price from $50,000 up to $1.2 million.

2000 - 2005 Installation / Sales Representative (Full/Part-time)

Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Provided sales/installation contractual support services to Lowe’s, to include: measuring of customers’ residential job sites, submitting material/labor costs for price quotations from Lowe’s departments.

Coordinated 2-3 team members in installing kitchen/bathroom cabinets, countertops, garage doors and openers, exterior/interior doors, windows, OTR microwaves, built-in ovens, dishwashers, etc.

1990 - 2000 Commercial Construction Project Subcontractor – FMC Lithium, Bessemer City, North Carolina

Contracted to provide commercial new construction/remodeling support services to a chemical plant, to include: constructing a fire station, two-story brick/structural steel fire-proof control room, remodeling offices/lunchroom, converting a 2000 sq/ft locker room to fitness center, up-fitting steel buildings, etc.

1978 - 1990 On-site Superintendent: Clyde Huffman Construction (Family Owned), Blacksburg, South Carolina

Education: Certificate: Real Estate Course, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, North Carolina – 1999

Certificate: Residential Builder Licensing Program, Gaston College, Gaston, North Carolina – 1989

Diploma: Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, South Carolina – 1978

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