David Calvin Email & Phone Number

st. Louis, MO

• Leads custom furniture-making business specializing in veneer artistry.
• Constructs one-of-a-kind tables (side, entryway, dining), chests, sideboards, hutches, desks, chairs, and accessories that feature distinct patterns, colorful inlays, and unexpected details.
• Responsible for all aspects of the business including furniture design and construction, client management, marketing, finances, and operations.
• Work has been featured in St. Louis Magazine and DuPont Registry and was recognized with an Award of Distinction at the highly regarded Mainsail Art Festival.

• Applied deep knowledge of commercial swimming pool construction to lead all aspects of commercial estimating including: prebid meetings, RFIs, change orders, subcontractor interaction and negotiation, material.
• Won projects throughout the Midwest including subdivision, hotel, city, high school, university, and other types of swimming pool, water slide, fountain and water feature projects including:− Salvation Army Ray & Joan.
• Recognized for exceptional ability to read and interpret plans, complete precise material and labor quantity take-offs, and develop accurate early design/development budgets.
• Worked directly with architects, engineers, general contractors, and owners to troubleshoot designs and value engineer when required.
• Named Employee of the Year in 2009.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Selected as the company’s first-ever commercial construction superintendent, which helped lead the way for Westport’s strong growth and reputation in the pool industry.
• Oversaw construction of indoor and outdoor projects ranging from $300,000 to $4 million+.
• Led teams comprised of all labor trades up to 50+ people at any given time. Served as main field point of contact for owner and general contractor interaction.
• Responsibilities included: daily coordination with general contractors and subcontractors, oversight of all phases of construction (layout, excavation, rebar, concrete, plumbing, finishes, pumps, chemical equipment.
• Successfully completed 20+ projects on time and on budget, including: − The University of Missouri (Columbia, MO): 50-meter competition pool, dive pool, indoor leisure pool, outdoor leisure pool, and two spas ($4.7.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Worked closely with sales team to design residential and small commercial swimming pools.
• Duties included site visits and evaluation, taking site elevations and measurements, procuring plot plans, design of pool site, permit applications, and layout.
• Made field visits to answer construction crew questions and solve or remove potential problems.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Industrial Technology

Education record

Education record