Specializing in property preservation ,remodeling and builder warranty work for new condominiums and apartmentsApartment maintenance for 1100 units and counting

Project Manager in charge of remodeling projects and capital improvements. Particularly skilled in estimating, customer relations, budgeting and product selection. Also experienced in property preservation.

Manage 40+ employees in maintenance, painting, laborers, cleaners and grounds personnel. Job duties include estimates, property assessments, employee evaluations, hiring and dismissal. Additional responsibilities entail purchasing materials and parts for high rise buildings in downtown Madison, setting up vendors to complete apartment/home painting for the end of the month turn-over for up to 1100 units in August and coordinating all work and crews related to this. Performed fire/water remediation and mold eradication duties, working with insurance adjustors. Oversees the grounds personnel for spring and fall cleanup, mowing, snow removal and landscape design projects. Also performs project management duties related to remediation and remodeling work.

Supervised entire painting crew and trained new employees to achieve the highest standards. Coordinated property turnover painting, including up to 1,100 units in August. Estimated interior and exterior painting and drywall projects.

Responsible for entire facilities crew, including carpenters, painters, maintenance techs and landscapers for a large property management company that specialized in managing apartments, single family homes and condominium assocations. Eliminated additional and unnecessary costs by assigning specific jobs to the correct technician to ensure quality workmanship. Organized all aspects of painting, electrical, heating, plumbing, lawn care and snow removal. Planned, organized and managed overall residential and light construction development. Fire and water remediation specialist, working with insurance adjustors. Responsible for analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotians, sub-contractor selection, material purchasing, scheduling, building code compliance and quality control. Extensive work with city officials, Habitat for Humanity and contractors to relocate 10 houses around the Dane County area. This involved surverying vacant lots, house placement and full rehab.

Painted the interior and/or exterior of vacant units to perpare for new tenants. Responded to maintenance requests from current tenants and followed a maintenance checklist for vacant units to prepare for new tenants. Responded to after hours maintenance emergencies, including no heat calls, water leaks and electrical problems. Scheduled and performed snow and ice removal during winter months.

Owned a successful painting company servicing custom homes in the LA area. Oversaw a crew of 6 employees specializing in custom finishes. Estimated homes ranging from 2,000-12,000 square feet, which included meeting deadlines, getting change orders and maintaining a profitable margin.