After enjoying an extended record of success in the construction industry, as a project manager, I am excited to apply the skills I have learned to a career in real estate. My interest in real estate comes from assisting my wife, Ruth, an agent for sixteen years. I have enjoyed meeting Ruth’s clients and realize the value in working with clients to define their goals and develop the steps necessary to ensure their success.Detail-oriented and dedicated to making sure my clients thoroughly understand the real estate market and its processes are skills that I bring to the table. I have extensive experience in home building, home improvements and design.I hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland, College Park and offer my clients a well-rounded business acumen based on years of managing commercial construction projects while fostering a collaborative work environment with all stakeholders and clearly defining strategies that achieve the best results.

Provides project management expertise for large custom architectural millwork fabrication and installation projects. This includes extensive on-site layouts/surveys, coordination with all trades, material take-offs, purchasing, fabrication design, door hardware, subcontracting, equipment leasing, ADA compliance and oversight of all installation activities.

• Provides project management expertise for a wide variety of concurrent projects including new interior woodwork for the U.S. Capitol, as well as the conservation of historic furnishings.• Develops and monitors schedules and timelines for all projects for the U.S. Senate.• Supervises a highly skilled staff that produces cabinets and interior millwork for the U.S. Senate. Provides supervision for service calls, furniture restorations and upholstery services. Provides technical direction in solving difficult work steps and processes.• Initiates and coordinates the work of subcontractors, vendors and consultants. Develops work scopes and contractual requirements. • Participates with management in developing new work management systems, operating procedures, work techniques, staff competencies and quality standards.• Communicates with staff, management and the Senate community through meetings, email, work orders, memos, reports, schedules, proposals, purchase requests, photography, CAD drawings and sketches. • Meets with Senate clients to determine cabinetry and furniture needs and assists in providing space planning solutions. Follows up with customers to ensure and monitor customer satisfaction.• Provides technical assistance and advice to the Curator of the Senate in matters of conservation and preservation for furnishings and woodwork.• Coordinates delivery and installation of interior furnishings and millwork with Capitol Facilities, the Architect of the Capitol and Senate technical departments.• Researches new materials, methods, trends, technologies, equipment and processes that can improve efficiency or customer service.• Purchases materials and supplies for facilities operations.• Insures that safety regulations and practices are observed. Works with management, the AOC and the Office of Compliance to foster a safe work environment.

Provided direct supervision to five project managers, shop superintendent, shipping manager and construction manager with indirect second and third level supervision to 80 to 100 cabinetmakers, carpenters, shipping personnel and finishing technicians.Managed both labor and materials to ensure an efficient production flow on a wide variety of concurrent projects. Directed the talents and skills of both project management and fabrication staffs to fully meet client expectationsPurchased materials, equipment and services to support the operational needs of the company. Identified required building and equipment maintenance needs and scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance with in-house staff as well as outside contractors. Assessed the need for major equipment purchases and initiated subsequent purchases, site preparation and installation.Administered numerous safety and health programs insuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Developed unique fabrication and layout solutions for the construction of high-end interior wall panel systems.