• Managed all day-to-day operations of the business• Actively pursued sales using various methods, including word-of-mouth referrals from past clients / architects / other contacts, cold calls, etc.• Implemented commercial scale complex residences • Personally met with and guided clients, at all stages of construction, from preliminary negotiations through to house closings; personally… Show more • Managed all day-to-day operations of the business• Actively pursued sales using various methods, including word-of-mouth referrals from past clients / architects / other contacts, cold calls, etc.• Implemented commercial scale complex residences • Personally met with and guided clients, at all stages of construction, from preliminary negotiations through to house closings; personally conducted the Pre-Delivery Inspection• Set, reviewed and revised schedules and budgets, as appropriate, with architects, engineers and other project consultants, to ensure that projects were completed on time and on budget• Prepared drawings and technical specifications for projects on which clients chose not to engage the services of a Professional Architect• Conducted entrance interviews and performance appraisals for senior, site personnel• Ensured compliance with the Health & Safety PolicyMajor Accomplishments:• Successfully grew a start-up company. • Earned Tarion’s (formerly the Ontario New Home Warranty Program’s) “Excellent” rating for Customer Service and Satisfaction for each year that the rating was available• Many of Terridar’s past clients have become long-time, personal friends. This speaks to the high quality and personal level of service that every Terridar client received Show less

Partner (1989 – 1990)Site Superintendent / Estimator (1987 -1990)Framing / Siding Foreman (1986 – 1987)• Initially, coordinated all General Contractors / Homeowners and supervised all of Vanthom’s employees• Eventually, assumed the estimating role and became active in sales• Was an integral part of the Company’s evolution into becoming a Custom Home Builder, instead of just a sub-contractor• Prepared drawings and technical specifications for projects on which clients… Show more Partner (1989 – 1990)Site Superintendent / Estimator (1987 -1990)Framing / Siding Foreman (1986 – 1987)• Initially, coordinated all General Contractors / Homeowners and supervised all of Vanthom’s employees• Eventually, assumed the estimating role and became active in sales• Was an integral part of the Company’s evolution into becoming a Custom Home Builder, instead of just a sub-contractor• Prepared drawings and technical specifications for projects on which clients chose not to engage the services of a Professional ArchitectMajor Accomplishments:• Learned to manage a construction business from “the ground up”, in a very short period of time• Quickly assimilated knowledge and experience at Vanthom that became a launching pad to sole ownership of Terridar Builders Inc. Show less

• Managed all day-to-day operations of the business, including hiring / firing of staff, general bookkeeping, sales and contract negotiation• Actively pursued sales using various methods, including word-of-mouth referrals, cold calls, etc.Major Accomplishments:• Martin’s Maintenance & Renovation generated significant enough profits to completely pay entire university costs• Developed excellent time management, supervisory and contract negotiation skills; it was a “stepping… Show more • Managed all day-to-day operations of the business, including hiring / firing of staff, general bookkeeping, sales and contract negotiation• Actively pursued sales using various methods, including word-of-mouth referrals, cold calls, etc.Major Accomplishments:• Martin’s Maintenance & Renovation generated significant enough profits to completely pay entire university costs• Developed excellent time management, supervisory and contract negotiation skills; it was a “stepping stone” to future businesses• Renovated a twelve unit apartment building in Vanier, while supervising a crew of 11, at the age of only 21 Show less