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Durham, Maine

We provide 15 years of expertise surrounding New Construction, Renovations of New and Historic Homes, High Performance Building and Project Management. We are a family owned residential and fine commercial construction company located in Durham, Maine. We aim to serve all surrounding areas of Durham, Pownal and Freeport as well as the Brunswick, Lewiston/Auburn, and Greater Portland areas.We provide construction services such as: Renovations Additions Major repairs Historic Fine Commercial Carpentry

Freeport, Maine

*Successfully managed major renovation and historic restoration on mid-nineteenth century home in Yarmouth. Project consisted of weatherization and energy upgrades that according to energy modeling software shall reduce BTU's used by 25-30%*Successfully managed the renovation of a financial institution in the Brunswick area creating a five office corporate suite from conceptual design to project completion*Responsible for meeting with clients, estimating and other pre-construction services for a Portland West End townhouse's kitchen remodel and whole home renovation/weatherization*Assisted in development of a future website and marketing materials*Organized for and represented organization at local marketing events

Portland, Maine Area

Reporting, Fraud analysis, Account reconciliation

Portland, Maine Area

Sales support, Marketing support, Sales Database management (Salesforce.com)

Mentoring at-risk youth of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds that areworking towards their GED.* Assisting students in their learning of basic construction techniques with a focus onsustainability.* Assisting staff with classroom activities and students with job search skills andresume writing.

Worked within a crew of 12 carpenters, constructing high-end custom homes from frame tofinish. Techniques and standards utilized include passive solar technology, active solartechnology and advanced framing and insulation properties.* Responsible for rough framing, exterior finishes, built in cabinets and interiorfinishes.* Provided mentor opportunities for less experienced carpenters and laborers withinTaggart Construction.* Experience with advanced heating and cooling systems.* Experience with weatherization and energy efficiency/ conservation upgrades.* Received extensive training in moisture management for healthy buildings, LEEDcertification and qualifications, green building best practices, and Energy STAR,appropriate safety and risk mitigation techniques including new lead removal techniquesand job site security measures.

* Responsible for the effective management of customer and vendor relationships;inclusive of coordination of resources and human capital through scheduling of sub-contractors including electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other specialty trades-persons.* Extensive experience negotiating contracts with clients, vendors, and sub-contractorsensuring budgetary goals remain intact and deadlines are met. * Supervision of sub-contractors to ensure work quality, safety, timeliness and efficientuse and management of materials. * Responsible for all budgeting, financial reporting and annual tax requirements as asole proprietorship.* Continued relationship with Buxbaum Builders as an independent contractor performinghigh end, quality oriented projects with a focus on craftsmanship and creativity.* Developed long standing relationship with Lawrence Eubank, General Contractor. Workedfrom frame to finish on an 8 unit modern/contemporary condominium project. In my timeworking with Lawrence I often was responsible for managing the job site, coordinating withvendors, and acting as a liason for his clients. * Contracts secured as a sole proprietor spanned across residential and commercialprojects. Through these contracts, frame to finish projects included but were not limitedto: New Construction, high end custom remodel and repair work, extensive kitchen and bathwork including cabinetry installs, tiling, demolition, roofing, flooring, window and doorinstallations, trimwork, cabinetry, siding including vinyl, clapboards, and cedar shakes,roofing with asphalt as well as metal components, custom stairways, custom bookshelves,built-in cabinets, fireplace mantels, art studio design and build.* Performed significant research and utilization of earth conscious materials includingFSC wood products, hardyplank, green flooring choices, low and no voc paints, etc.

Responsibilities included new construction framing and exterior finish.* Interior finish carpentry including flooring, trimwork, bath and kitchen remodels.* Working with and around subcontractors of various disciplines.

Responsibilities included basics of new construction framing, exterior finish work and