Founded company to invest in real estate and provide general contracting services to homeownerso Purchased homes in Silver Spring and Baltimore and completed total renovations on each o Researched pricing for materials and construction services in order to minimize costs & maximize profito Consulted customers on effective use of space while aiding with the overall design of the projecto Hired and supervised specialized contractors for rehab and remodeling projects for several dozen customerso Personally performed a number of projects to minimize costs to customers, including painting, drywall, carpentry, concrete and minor electrical & plumbing

Sold energy audits and energy-efficient modifications to homeownerso Prospected for new business by offering low-cost, subsidized energy audits to homeownerso Consulted homeowners on audit results and modifications that could be made to increase energy efficiency while improving air quality in their homes; Modifications included window/door replacements, attic and wall sealing, adding to existing insulation o Scheduled and followed-up with contractors hired to perform the modifications/renovationso Consulted customers on additional measures to increase resale value of their homes

Managed several homeowners associationso Responsible for overseeing seven properties, representing a combined total of roughly 2500 homes o Evaluated contractors to make sure the associations were getting the best value for their investmento Maintained constant communication with board members to ensure any problems were resolved immediatelyo Conducted monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly meetings for the associations’ board members and homeowners to discuss budgets & projectso Responded to emergencies such as sprinkler pipe breaks, fires, roof leaks, etc. and ensured proper resolutionso Prepared bid specifications for various services, collected bids to present to board members

Managed several commercial propertieso Managed twelve properties in the Washington, D.C., metro area, serving roughly 200 tenants o Ensured a high level of tenant satisfaction by overseeing renovation projects, repaving, new tenant move-ins, and general maintenance and repairo Organized and maintained budgets for each property and worked with subcontractors to keep costs in-line with the predetermined budget