Well-versed Construction Professional
EDUCATION
Columbia University, New York, NY May 2015
Masters of Science: Construction Administration
University of Delaware, Newark, DE May 2009
Bachelors of Science: Finance, Minor: International Business
University of Delaware Study Abroad Program
Australia, New Zealand, Macau, Hong Kong. China, England, Germany, France, Netherlands, Scotland, Belgium.
SPECIAL TRAINING/ SKILLS
OSHA 10-Hour Certification
OSHA 30-Hour Certification
Safety Scaffolding Certification
SOFTWARE: Shaker & Coins Ti, Expert in Microsoft Office Suite Software, Procore, Optsy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Uncurtain, Inc., Astoria, New York. Aug 2016 – Present
Director of Operations, Assistant to President
Oversee day-to day operations of the company including PM schedule, cash flow, and job-specific concerns on a full scale of managerial practice.
Structure monthly meetings to discuss activity of the organization, short and long term objectives, with owner and executive staff.
Guided the organization through its transition, previously maintaining its role as a residential [and small retail] contractor and currently operating as a hybrid contractor, tackling commercial projects 2.5x larger in scale and budget and qualified to bid on projects up to $3M now.
Created master templates for Estimating and Project Management with oversight of design and verbiage used on all documents and emails in order to streamline a clear and consistent communication channel, addressing legal obligations and/or liabilities.
Established Protocol for General Contractor and Vendor Introductions and act as an Account Executive for newly established relationships.
Assisted in the redesign of company website and guided staff in visual presentations for marketing to clients and attract new business.
TA Mechanical, West Babylon, NY. Jan 2019 – May 2019
Operations Consultant (Temp Contract)
Brought on as a consultant to stabilize the business after a management change internally. I was tasked with streamlining processes and communication, tightening budgets, increasing profit margins (track profits & losses), digital conversion of any hard files and proper record-keeping.
Talisen Construction Corp, New York, NY. Aug 2015 – June 2016
Vendor Manager
Initiated, developed, and maintained relationships between vendors and Talisen’s operational department and project management department.
Strategically planned and coordinated with project management and other stakeholders the course of action for each estimate – discuss and understand bid requirements and submit final bid package.
Plan and propose various ways to attract new vendors and maintain current relationships as well as build standards and guidelines for vendor selection and evaluation processes.
Streamline vendor communications to establish an efficient flow of information, creating transparency across departments.
Assertively confront vendors when they fail to meet their bidding expectations and seek to effectively resolve any issues to ensure uncompromising bid quality and coverage.
Create presentations for clients and vendors explaining our strict vendor management procedures/ guidelines, strategically establishing a competitive advantage.
Attend site walkthroughs and report back to management while documenting site specific and relevant data including site logistics, scheduling, approved vendors, BMS, pre-existing conditions and job site photos.
Manage a platform for involvement in project buyout, purchasing and negotiations
PJ Mechanical Corp. New York, NY. April 2010 – July 2015
Cost Accountant, Procurement Manager June 2011 – July 2015
Liaised with executive management and other parties about operational and financial matters
Managed internal audits amongst our 4 companies, responsible for up to $2,000,000 in monthly intercompany billings, weekly cash flows, labor, inventory and material allocation across projects
Maintained monthly and quarterly WIP updates and prepared analysis and predictions to compare with Controller
Proposed and implemented new cost code procedure, reducing order errors and improved accuracy of inventory accounting
Executed cost coding and processing of all purchase orders
Calculated payment(s) for sub-contractors and vendors through careful review of project requisitions
Reviewed and submitted all Union Applications for airside-direct contracts
Prepared in-depth analysis of job activity, billing, cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and profit margin for monthly review
Estimator October 2010 – June 2011
Interpreted mechanical engineering specs, drawings, addenda and attended job site walkthroughs to survey existing conditions and prepare RFI’s to gather the scope of work and requirements using a 3-dimensional, abstract approach in order to price a project inclusive of all mechanical work
Drafted and submitted bid letter packages including bid price and appropriate add alternates, exclusions, qualifications
Responsible for signing off on leveling sheet and educating assigned project manager on the project if awarded
Project Coordinator April 2010 – October 2010
Trained under a project manager, attending job-site surveys and meetings to assist in the strategic planning and coordinating of all activities
Estimated change orders and prepared supporting documents to submit for approval by all relevant parties
Built relationships with general contractors, vendors/ suppliers, and sub-contractors through negotiations and buyouts
Regulatory DataCorp Int'l., Wilmington, DE. April 2009 – April 2010
Risk Management / Data Aggregation Specialist, Auditing Dept.
Worked effectively in the auditing department with a team in risk management solutions to enhance diligence capabilities involving legal and financial investigation, research, and case drafting
Accurately and efficiently processed inquiries with acute attention to detail to ensure the service level agreement to the client was met without compromising quality
Gained experience in the execution of Anti Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) areas.
EDUCATION
Columbia University, New York, NY May 2015
Masters of Science: Construction Administration
University of Delaware, Newark, DE May 2009
Bachelors of Science: Finance, Minor: International Business
University of Delaware Study Abroad Program
Australia, New Zealand, Macau, Hong Kong. China, England, Germany, France, Netherlands, Scotland, Belgium.
SPECIAL TRAINING/ SKILLS
OSHA 10-Hour Certification
OSHA 30-Hour Certification
Safety Scaffolding Certification
SOFTWARE: Shaker & Coins Ti, Expert in Microsoft Office Suite Software, Procore, Optsy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Uncurtain, Inc., Astoria, New York. Aug 2016 – Present
Director of Operations, Assistant to President
Oversee day-to day operations of the company including PM schedule, cash flow, and job-specific concerns on a full scale of managerial practice.
Structure monthly meetings to discuss activity of the organization, short and long term objectives, with owner and executive staff.
Guided the organization through its transition, previously maintaining its role as a residential [and small retail] contractor and currently operating as a hybrid contractor, tackling commercial projects 2.5x larger in scale and budget and qualified to bid on projects up to $3M now.
Created master templates for Estimating and Project Management with oversight of design and verbiage used on all documents and emails in order to streamline a clear and consistent communication channel, addressing legal obligations and/or liabilities.
Established Protocol for General Contractor and Vendor Introductions and act as an Account Executive for newly established relationships.
Assisted in the redesign of company website and guided staff in visual presentations for marketing to clients and attract new business.
TA Mechanical, West Babylon, NY. Jan 2019 – May 2019
Operations Consultant (Temp Contract)
Brought on as a consultant to stabilize the business after a management change internally. I was tasked with streamlining processes and communication, tightening budgets, increasing profit margins (track profits & losses), digital conversion of any hard files and proper record-keeping.
Talisen Construction Corp, New York, NY. Aug 2015 – June 2016
Vendor Manager
Initiated, developed, and maintained relationships between vendors and Talisen’s operational department and project management department.
Strategically planned and coordinated with project management and other stakeholders the course of action for each estimate – discuss and understand bid requirements and submit final bid package.
Plan and propose various ways to attract new vendors and maintain current relationships as well as build standards and guidelines for vendor selection and evaluation processes.
Streamline vendor communications to establish an efficient flow of information, creating transparency across departments.
Assertively confront vendors when they fail to meet their bidding expectations and seek to effectively resolve any issues to ensure uncompromising bid quality and coverage.
Create presentations for clients and vendors explaining our strict vendor management procedures/ guidelines, strategically establishing a competitive advantage.
Attend site walkthroughs and report back to management while documenting site specific and relevant data including site logistics, scheduling, approved vendors, BMS, pre-existing conditions and job site photos.
Manage a platform for involvement in project buyout, purchasing and negotiations
PJ Mechanical Corp. New York, NY. April 2010 – July 2015
Cost Accountant, Procurement Manager June 2011 – July 2015
Liaised with executive management and other parties about operational and financial matters
Managed internal audits amongst our 4 companies, responsible for up to $2,000,000 in monthly intercompany billings, weekly cash flows, labor, inventory and material allocation across projects
Maintained monthly and quarterly WIP updates and prepared analysis and predictions to compare with Controller
Proposed and implemented new cost code procedure, reducing order errors and improved accuracy of inventory accounting
Executed cost coding and processing of all purchase orders
Calculated payment(s) for sub-contractors and vendors through careful review of project requisitions
Reviewed and submitted all Union Applications for airside-direct contracts
Prepared in-depth analysis of job activity, billing, cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and profit margin for monthly review
Estimator October 2010 – June 2011
Interpreted mechanical engineering specs, drawings, addenda and attended job site walkthroughs to survey existing conditions and prepare RFI’s to gather the scope of work and requirements using a 3-dimensional, abstract approach in order to price a project inclusive of all mechanical work
Drafted and submitted bid letter packages including bid price and appropriate add alternates, exclusions, qualifications
Responsible for signing off on leveling sheet and educating assigned project manager on the project if awarded
Project Coordinator April 2010 – October 2010
Trained under a project manager, attending job-site surveys and meetings to assist in the strategic planning and coordinating of all activities
Estimated change orders and prepared supporting documents to submit for approval by all relevant parties
Built relationships with general contractors, vendors/ suppliers, and sub-contractors through negotiations and buyouts
Regulatory DataCorp Int'l., Wilmington, DE. April 2009 – April 2010
Risk Management / Data Aggregation Specialist, Auditing Dept.
Worked effectively in the auditing department with a team in risk management solutions to enhance diligence capabilities involving legal and financial investigation, research, and case drafting
Accurately and efficiently processed inquiries with acute attention to detail to ensure the service level agreement to the client was met without compromising quality
Gained experience in the execution of Anti Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) areas.