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Greater Chicago Area

Synopsis: Serving as the lead general contractor for a construction firm with a focus on residential properties.Assembled and managed construction crews compromised of all trades to meet project requirements.Created general contracting (GC) rehabilitation design plans.Submitted bids to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for all trades.Implemented quality customer service system to effectively address and resolve client issues.Effectively managed construction crews resulting in a 90% on-time project completion rate.Successfully tracked inventory to reduce material cost overruns.Developed detailed scopes of work and schedules for project teams.Developed relationships with local vendors to reduce material costs and material delivery times.Solicited new construction business for the firm.Provided "best case" scenarios to clients, when facing construction related issues.Completed all the requirements for the Minority Women Business Enterprise, MWBE, designation for the firm.Participated in the Urban League's Contractor Development Program.

Chicago, Il

Synopsis: Principal of a real estate development and general contracting company. The company completed residential housing rehabilitation projects totaling over $2M.Conducted market analysis and feasibility studies of subject properties and neighborhoods.Secured property acquisition financing through public and private funds.Prepared contract documents for property acquisition, hiring of tradesmen and sale of rehabilitation projects.Created project estimates for labor and material costs.Effectively managed construction crews resulting in a 90% on-time project completion rate.Successfully tracked inventory to reduce project cost overruns.Developed detailed scopes of work and schedules for project team. Created and executed marketing plans for rehabbed propertiesProvided consulting services to firms and individual involved with residential rehabilitation projects.Secured all necessary zoning and construction permits.

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication

Communication

Activities and Societies: PRSSA - Public Relations Student Society of America