MechoShade Systems is the leader in active and passive control of the sun's effects and the resultant energy costs to heat, cool and light buildings. This is accomplished by minimizing it's effects on a building's cooling system and allowing it to enter the building to provide the maximum amount of natural light thus reducing the overall energy costs and therefore the building's carbon footprint. The tools used to accomplish this include cutting edge fabrics for interior and exterior roller shading systems as well as astronomical programs and sensors to maximize the benefits of the sun.

As an independent consultant I performed various estimates, budgets and feasibility studies for commercial and residential projects. My accomplishments are:• Designed and constructed multiple 5,000 square foot duplex residential projects in Fairfield, CT.• Supervised the schematic design and presentation of a 500,000 square foot office building complex with separate parking garages in an urban setting in Norwalk CT.• Responsible for the design and construction of a major retail shopping center including approval and construction of several pad buildings.

Program/Construction Manager for a major addition, alteration and security upgrade to a Homeland Security classified New York State facility and built a redundant communication system throughout the State to several satellite offices. This included telephone, cable, microwave, HF radio and satellite means of communication.Construction Manager for a new Courthouse in White Plains, NY which was constructed in several phases while maintaining an operating facility.Project Executive responsible for administratively supervising more than fifty consultants for New York State and providing additional personnel and services on an “on demand” basis.

Responsible for the construction of a fifty-acre site as well as the construction of approximately 125,000 square feet of retail space in Saratoga, New York including purchasing all subcontractor trades, administering all contracts, change orders and requisitions, as well as managing all field operations including on site superintendents and subcontractors.

Responsible for planning, design and construction of a 300,000 square-foot office building and parking structure and a 46-unit, seven-story condominium project. Selected design consultants, performed all building component cost/benefit analysis, purchased all trades and materials, directed the construction, administered all contracts and performed tenant work. Acquired a 55-acre site and affected a zoning change to allow for a planned development of 129 residential units. Supervised the design team on all document preparation and secured all Federal, State and City agency approvals. Responsible for all phases of marketing and constructing the project. Served as construction manager for a 50,000 square-foot multi-tenant shopping center. Purchased all subcontractor trades, directed all construction activities, administered all contracts and secured all required approvals.

Took over as construction manager and completed 36 abandoned condominium units. Negotiated settlements with original, qualified subcontractors, replaced those not retained, received all building department approvals and completed all corrective and new work. Finished work within six months in order that all units under contract could be closed.Renovated over 200 apartments and managed over 500 residential and commercial units in New York City.