Operated entire business with full responsibility for marketing, billing, bidding, and maintaining good customer relations. Maintained steady revenues in declining construction market by diversifying services offered to include remodel and redecoration niches of the market. Developed excellent working relationships with builders, and contractors.Multi-tasked on many occasions by completing concurrent contracts, while delivering excellent results and meeting critical deadlinesNegotiated pricing with suppliers to increase profit margin.Secured $22k new construction contract through customer referral.Increased efficiency and customer satisfaction by embracing new technology.

Directed two, three to five employee painting crews at different locations for a million dollar, medium sized painting company specializing in new construction. Conducted weekly on site safety training exercises resulting in major decreases in work related injuries.Coordinated on-site schedules with project managers and superintendents.Met with apprentice workers to monitor progress and identify skills to improve.Inspected work in progress to ensure that work conforms to contract specifications and adheres to established work schedules.Coordinated employees, equipment and materials on several projects simultaneously.