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Orange, California, Us

I oversee large-scale landscape construction projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently, meet high-quality standards, and adhere to budget and time constraints. I lead project planning by defining scope, creating schedules, and allocating resources. Collaboration with clients, architects, and subcontractors ensures alignment with project goals and client expectations. Anticipating challenges and proactively resolving them is key to smooth operations. Budget management is critical in my role. I develop accurate estimates, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-control measures to meet financial objectives. Transparency is maintained through regular financial reporting to stakeholders. I mentor and manage project teams, fostering collaboration and excellence. By clearly defining roles and providing support, I enhance productivity and morale. My leadership emphasizes communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. Maintaining high-quality standards is a priority for me. I implement rigorous quality control processes, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Attention to detail ensures the final product exceeds client expectations. Building strong client and stakeholder relationships is central to my role. As the primary point of contact, I address concerns, provide updates, and ensure client satisfaction, fostering long-term partnerships through effective communication and trust. Safety is a top priority. I enforce adherence to safety protocols and compliance with laws and regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for all involved. I am committed to continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and implementing lessons learned. This dedication to innovation and efficiency supports Marina Landscape’s reputation for excellence. My extensive experience, strategic thinking, and leadership enable me to deliver exceptional results while upholding Marina Landscape’s core values of quality, integrity, and sustainability.

Rancho Cucamonga, California, Us

As a Project Manager for the BirdGroup, I oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet goals within the defined scope, timeline, and budget. I coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage resources, and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders. My role also involves identifying and mitigating risks, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement to optimize project efficiency and success.

My main responsibility is to oversee all aspects of construction, including budgeting, scheduling, safety, and quality control. With a strong background in project management, I can effectively coordinate and communicate with all project stakeholders, from architects and engineers to subcontractors and government officials. I have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, with particular strength in managing and leading a team of construction professionals.

Fountain Valley, Ca, Us

As a construction superintendent, I oversaw many high-profile projects throughout my career. My expertise in coordinating with various teams to ensure all aspects of construction were executed efficiently and effectively was unparalleled. I led teams to the finish line, delivering projects on time and within budget. My excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and guide team members helped me to create a positive and productive work environment. The satisfaction of seeing a project from start to finish and the fulfillment of providing quality work for clients was the driving force behind my success as a construction superintendent.

Columbia, Maryland, Us

As a Project Manager with experience in overseeing various concrete strengthening and repair projects, I am proud to have worked on a range of successful projects in Orange County and Los Angeles, as well as the installation of CFRP at MCAS Yuma in Arizona. I have a strong understanding of Carbon Fiber Reinforcement and have used this knowledge to repair Post Tensioned Cable and Rebar in concrete slabs and SOG. My expertise has been particularly valuable in the areas of concrete fire damage, carbon fiber projects, rebar replacement, and post tensioned concrete repairs. In addition to these accomplishments, I have also worked out at the Naval Ship Yards, where I gained valuable insights and experience in the field. Overall, my experience as a Project Manager has prepared me to take on any challenge in the field of concrete repair and strengthening, and I look forward to continuing to contribute my expertise to future projects.

As the project manager for the project over at Long Beach City College, I was tasked with overseeing a new build and TI project. Working closely with client representatives and IORs, I was responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors were compliant and working within the designated scope, schedule, and budget. Throughout the project, I consistently sought out potential gaps in scope while also keeping a watchful eye on scope creep. With keen attention to detail, I coordinated with superintendents and senior project managers to ensure that the project was delivered on time and within budget. By connecting the dots and leaving no stone unturned, I was able to successfully navigate the project to completion, while always keeping an eye on the bigger picture.

I currently manage multiple new and tenant improvement/ remodel façade access and exterior building maintenance projects across Northern California, Southern California as well as Oregon with a focus on Southern California projects. I assist in facilitating meetings with clients, business owners, managers, engineers, city inspectors, as well as consultants and Cal Osha representatives. I also aide in securing permits and making sure that the client’s needs are represented internally as well as making sure that the company bottom line is protected. I am also on the business-to-business marketing team, which is implementing some training classes for Cal Osha, Fed Osha, Site General Safety, Suspended Scaffold, CPR, First Aid, AED as well as many other training classes for the construction industry.

Placentia, California, Us

Responsible for the day-to-day tasks on an active job site. General safety/ project set up, site implementation and launching construction within tenant occupied spaces as well as open buildings. Scheduling crews, trades, unions, inspections for both the General Contractor, client or end user. Working with various government agencies on both civil, private, government, defense and education contracts & numerous Tenant Improvement Projects. Responsible for all close out policies and sign off ready for turning over a project while working hand in hand with the Building Department judiciaries and Client representatives.

San Clemente, California, Us

Schedule, coordinate, & manage daily construction activities for commercial tenant improvement projects. Ensure that all my projects were built to requirements & specifications established by construction drawings, building codes, & clients. Work with clients to ensure finish schedule selections were made on time. Monitor production schedules, critical paths for projects, & trade contractor schedules to ensure timely project completion. Monitor project quality & cost control to safeguard profit margin. Design & implement checklists for inspections, quality control, & standard operating procedures. Inspect project site daily for safety hazards. Assume overall responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe project site. Schedule municipal inspections. Keep project manager informed of project progress. Communicate with clients on job sites, answer their questions & ensure that construction meets their expectations. Notify trade contractors & material suppliers in advance to assure materials are delivered & trade contractors arrive on schedule. Receive, inspect, & verify all deliveries. Check vendors' & trade contractors' invoices. Guide & direct field employees, trade contractors, & suppliers. Assist trade contractors with tasks, when necessary. Explain & ensure compliance of safety program to all site personnel. Explain quality control standards & supervise their implementation. Ensure projects are built to quality standards. Strive for no-defect construction. Consult with architect, engineer, builder, selections coordinator, trade contractors, & clients on plan revisions & change orders. Conduct pre-closing walk-throughs with customers & customer service/warranty coordinator. Coordinate punch list work. Develop & maintain strong, productive supplier & trade contractor relationships. Communicate company’s quality & performance standards to each trade contractor & supplier. Conduct periodic work inspections to ensure that those standards are met.

Glendale, California, Us

As a construction manager for WDI, I was responsible for the practical management and planning of every stage of the construction projects I was a part of. I was able to ensure that the building projects were completed safely, within budget and on time. As a construction manager, it was my responsibility to oversee schedules of work and delegate tasks to my team to ensure that each phase of a build goes to plan. I was personally responsible for overseeing all the logistics of all my construction projects. My day-to-day duties included creating work schedules for my team and allocating those responsibilities for each project and subproject I was overseeing. I was also required to conduct daily and often, multiple daily site visits and report to the senior managers and facility asset managers on the various projects progress. One of the many roles I took on involved the following duties: Overseeing the logistical requirements of a project, delegating work to colleagues within my team, meeting regularly with clients, third parties and other managers to report on progress. Among the other tasks I oversaw, I also aided in setting targets, objectives and responsibilities for all my supervised staff, regularly reviewing timings, budget, labor, risk and project plans to ensure the work stays on track, Setting and agreeing budgets, conducting site visits to inspect work, check materials and ensure staff are following health and safety guidelines. Dealing with contracts and mitigating the impact of any issues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work within contract timescales as well as working in the office in the back lot as well as my Burbank office, and on the various construction sites.

Designed, marketed, coordinated and published the online and printed monthly magazine that catered to the Tattoo lifestyle and all social entities that surrounded all things tattoo. Set up monthly campaigns to reach world wide markets which started in Southern California and Closed with over 250M unique monthly readers who also purchased print versions of the magazine with over 300M prints sold PER MONTH in the first year of business. Implicated marketing campaigns for clothing brands, record labels, tattoo shops, tattoo supplies as well as tattoo shows and expos. Helped launch the spark of Drift racing across southern California by attending shows, races, car meets, concerts as well as sponsoring events and after parties. Conducted exclusive interviews with music moguls, entrepreneurs, business owners, venue owners, socialites, as well as many other celebrities and tattoo artists and their shops.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Responsible for assuring consistent deployment of established quality systems, driving improvements in customer relationships, monitoring quality indices to assure they meet company/customer expectations, implementing sustainable corrective actions, and contributing to the financial well-being of the facility/company. Member of the location management team. Directly responsible for the overall management of the Quality Department and oversees activities in the inspection, data collection and reporting of quality issues. Provides direction to the department for continuous improvement of quality and systems in the plant. Indirect responsible for all department employees to ensure quality standards are maintained.Direct responsibility for all department employees to ensure proper safety,orientation, training, development, compensation and working conditions are present. Focus on interdepartmental cooperation or interaction. The Quality Manager is responsible for finding the root cause analysis; enhance processes,and automatic systems capabilities to ensure continuous improvement in quality within the plant. Adhere to safety policies and procedures related to all facets of the job. Generate reports off HFA system in order to identify areas where improvement opportunities exist.Working with location staff to identify/correct problems with manufacturing quality. Responsible for the compilation and reporting of the quality control check findings. Responsible for daily quality checks/inspections anywhere in the field. Develops/revises standard operating procedures. Develop and manage the department's annual budget. Develop and improve the department's investigative, data collection, and reporting capabilities. Ensure required testing is performed for maintenance of AAMA certification. Ensure incoming material is inspected and conforms to building standards.

Us

Managed sales, marketing and operational efforts throughout the entertainment industry from cultivation of ideas to direct marketing programs, campaigns, distribution, HR, promotions and retail. And it’s this business savvy and extensive network that propels countless clients and brands to retain my experience as a consulting partner of choice. Helping the Skinnie lifestyle brand get on the forefront of the industry’s move into the mainstream through the publication of Skinnie Magazine and through his consulting projects for investors, entrepreneurs, multi-state operators and those looking to gain a foothold and presence in the fast-growing action sports industry. Advising on a multitude of ventures including setting-up private-label operations for manufacturers, drawing up business plans for the next generation of magazine interactions and launching online brands across segments, marketing, events and media helping grow and scale operations at Skinnie Entertainment Magazine through avenues such as Goldenvoice, LiveNation, Tapout, Vans Warped Tour, ESPN X-Games, Ed Hardy, Affliction, Anhauser-Busch and more.

Provide on-site coordination for all phases of Multi-Family construction projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. Responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety.  Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in critical path to ensure timely completion. Communicate with project team regarding ASI’s, RFI’s, and Material Submittals. Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution. Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite. Walk all units on project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning. Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work. Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion. Assist in budgeting, bidding, and award of subcontracts. Gather project material submittals and maintain records of approvals at the job-site. Coordinate homeowner unit specifications with marketing staff Identify areas of work that are outside of subcontracted scope. Preside at pre-construction meeting with each subcontractor. Opening the jobsite at beginning of the day and securing the jobsite at the end of the day.Solely responsible for and will be held accountable for the timely completion of the project and ensuring that the project is constructed in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes. Schedule all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors, as well as ensure their completion of work within time allowed. Establish and enforce job site quality control programs to ensure quality completion of construction. Supervise all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors on a daily basis. This supervision shall ensure adequate manpower is available for each task and compliant work performed.

Helped conceptualize the lifestyle brand. We wanted to build a brand that reflected the Southern California culture that was beach based and not the norm that was already out in SoCal. We aimed high to have a brand that we were proud of, one that was part of the nightly bonfires and drinks on the beach. We wanted our own and not have to settle for what was and we wanted what IS.

Professional Certificate In Construction Management, Professional Certificate In Construction Management

Hs Diploma, General Education