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Accounting
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
General Contractor
Administered the redesign and implementation of the Timberline cost management system for the company's operations allowing for integrity of information from multiple locations.
- Lead a team of 4 accounting professionals.
- Maintained the integrity and timeliness of company financials in accordance with surety, joint venture and bank requirements thus providing working capital and bonding availability.
- Reengineered the finance function, streamlined the internal control system and developed a company SOP manual reducing training time for incoming staff and efficient document control.
- Monitored timely and accurate billings to the owner/bank representative.
- Managed all financial activities according to GAAP, including income recognitions thus resulting in gaining the confidence of external auditors thus few or no audit journal entries.
- Established an excellent cash management system to forecast cash needs, invested excess cash and reduce interest charges thus netting the company up to $80K yearly.
- Provided timely and accurate reports which instilled confidence from joint venture partners for a relationship.
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Political Science
Real Estate And Construction Management
General Contractor
- Functioned as Architect, Designer and Project Manager for a $120K personal residence remodel, which increased home value $300K.
- Managed and executed strategic planning, scheduling, and budgeting of construction.
- Negotiated contracts, coordinated outsourcing and oversaw all contract labor work.
- Personally performed 50% of demo labor, 50% of framing and finish carpentry, low-volt wiring, excavation and concrete work, minor plumbing, minor electrical, drywall patching, caulking, and painting.
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General Contractor/part Owner
Quickly proved competency by progressing from general laborer to part owner after first year of employment
- Coordinated and planned with project owners and subcontractors on a daily basis
- Oversaw as many as ten different employees at several different job sites
- Bid both residential and commercial work
- Drafted home plans and additions building from the ground up
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Bachelor of Arts
General Contractor
Responsible for on site quality control and direct customer relations.
- Assisted in implementation of new work policies and procedures, which helped to produce more efficient and sustainable outcomes
- Managed a very diverse team to meet high work demands and tight deadlines.
- Maintained postive relations with customers to fully meet their expectaions.
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Mathematics
General Contractor
Prepared and managed budgets up to $1.5
- Oversaw all aspects of design and renovation
- Selection and supervision of contractors, architects and other service providers
- Skilled in researching material to keep project costs within budget
- Proven ability to lead all project phases including conceptualization, purchasing and color selections
- Provided interior design services to include assisting with personal selections of flooring, appliances, counter-tops and other home options
- Negotiated purchases and service contracts that resulted in greatly reduced costs
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General Contractor
Managed GC firm focused on residential remodeling, home improvement, TI, custom home construction, Medical TI, and government industrial construction
- Subcontracted to Addison Construction for Department of Energy construction of three substation control structures in Arizona using wood frame, brick exteriors, elevated floors and metal roofs. Completed on time and within $500,000 budget in spite of challenging federal inspector. Contracted and managed team of 30+ subcontractors, vendors and vendor logistics for projects.
- Subcontracted to Army Corps of Engineers for several prison construction projects including a Dental Clinic and a Tuberculosis Clinic within INS Prison compound. Successfully complied with all security and safety procedures. Managed 12+ team of subcontractors, vendors and vendor logistics. Completed projects on schedule and within budgets in excess of $125,000.
- As prime contractor, completed two 3,000+ sq/ft custom home projects with budget of $1,000,000+. Wood frame, stucco exterior, granite counter-tops, in-home electronics, etc. Contracted and managed a team of 20+ subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
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Marketing
General Contractor
Acquired multitasking skills by working multiple jobs at a time
- Accomplished projects and exceeded expectations
- Worked with, as well as trained a team, to cohesively accomplish tasks
- Learned to adjust and be flexible to accommodate customers' needs
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General Contractor and Mason
Design and construct foundations for new mobile home
- Assemble and set up newly constructed mobile homes
- Managed activities at several construction sites
- Planned and ensured projects are completed within budget
- Reviewed the progress of projects and instituted necessary changes for rapid completion
- Checked the quality of materials issued before using for projects
- Maintained stock and ordered materials as needed
- Followed local building ordinances
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Ag Business Technology
Agricultural Business
Economics
General Contractor
Built new homes on selected lots
- Purchased, remodeled, and resold selected real estate properties.
- Purchased, maintained, and managed selected rental properties.
- Experience in all aspects of new residential construction
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General Contractor
Specialize in providing consumers with top of the line customer service and building desired high end products such as designer storage and swing sets. Building services provided for multiple organizations including Lowes, Home Depot and Costco. Provide marketing for brands and products during trade shows and promotional advertisements.
- Ranked as Top Builder for Swing Sets in 2013
- Exceed in survey results based on customer feedback
- Obtain excellent audit results from Lowe's Home Improvement Inspection program
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General Contractor
Worked on custom homes remodels ranging over $100K - 1M+
- Worked with home owners to build, design specifications and budgets on various types of remodels
- Managed relationships with suppliers insuring the best prices were always available
- Acquired various approvals and permits required for the job
- Design and build custom cabinets and furniture
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Economics
General Contractor
Partnered with another contractor to clean and restore the brass metal of the rotunda on the Traveler's Building in downtown Hartford, CT.
- In charge of organizing and maintaining cleaning and restoration products.
- Transporting employees to work sites in downtown Hartford, CT.
- Assisted in the building of the scaffolding needed to reach the heights of the metal being restored by myself and my partner.
- Handled public complaints of the job and in charge of blocking off the area currently being worked on, for the safety of the Traveler's employees.
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Accounting
General Contractor
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
- Handled all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable in Peachtree Accounting Software System. Prepared customer invoices, statements and monitored collections. Responsible for all vendor inquiries, reconciled bank statements and issued checks.
- Responsible for daily posting of sales and cost of sales entries to maintain job
- Maintained and reconciled bank accounts and petty cash. Recorded general ledger entries. Prepared periodic financial reports.
- Performed all Office Management and Administrative duties. Prepared, edited and finalized proposals, sub contractor agreements and other business documents. Maintained manual and computerized filing system, ordered and maintained inventory of office supplies.
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Civil Engineering Technology
Business Leadership And Management
Realtor / Landlord / General Contractor
- Orchestrated the purchase, lease, and sale of multi-unit and single-family rental properties.
- Successfully served as General Contractor of excavation and remodeling projects.
- Oversaw multiple financial and budgetary processes, including accounts received/accounts payable and general business/tax bookkeeping.
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Construction Manager II / Licensed General Contractor
- Onsite and offsite project management
- Directed and supervised technicians and support personnel
- Interpreted and explained plans and contract items to staff and clients
- Managed submittals and deliverables
- Materials Logistics
- Audited sites for quality assurance
- Provided invoicing with customer sign off - Acquired General contractor license in NC, SC, GA, FL, OR
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Independent General Contractor
Aggressive learner and self-started, taking initiative on various projects; earned recognition of managers becoming part of the leadership team; managing all aspects of the business including general office administration, finance and budgeting, supervision of personnel, bid and negotiate on work contracts.
- Accomplished general contractor - gained valuable knowledge from positions that included equipment operator, maintenance technician, foreman, and field engineer.
- Verifiable reputation for consistently completing all projects on time and within budget - personally managed necessary manpower, materials and equipment, and provided daily supervision of progress.
- Operated in a fast pace construction environment independently driving exceptional service and results for major commercial projects.
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Electronics Technology
Owner/general Contractor
Owner/Chief Manager of residential home building company
- Licensed General Contractor for company
- Hired and paid all subcontractors
- Interfaced with the City of Eagle Lake MN for all company related business
- Helped develop and approved plans for residential homes
- Developed and managed budget for each home built
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Business Management
Project Manager/ General Contractor
Served as general contractor/foreman responsible for overseeing crews for flooring, electrical, and fixture construction in broad scope multi-week big box retailer remodeling projects.
- Identify, implement, and provide detailed reports on total scope of project, including daily progress and issue reports.
- Communicate directly with customer to ensure project is being completed to their satisfaction and see if other work is necessary outside of specific project scope.
- Assess skill level, train, inspect work for quality with a new crew for every project
- Solve material, service, and quality issues to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction
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Social Science
Project Manager/general Contractor
- Responsible for all daily operations including coordinating with subcontractors, pulling permits, material releases, scheduling and working with city officials.
- Responsibilities include gaining new business through various marketing tools, negotiating new bids, servicing customer needs, maintaining properties and training new contractors.
- Responsible for resolving customer issues and maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Managed and operated various projects within the wireless industry for all carriers.
- Developed and maintained a staff of four employees to fulfill their job description from laborers to upper level management.
- Special projects leader for Metro PCS supervising their equipment replacement change out. Managing all sub contractors, resolving all disputes and team training.
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Bachelor of Business Administration
Master of Arts
Education
Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, General Contractor
Manage/Supervise subcontractors to avoid schedule conflicts and excessive cost.
- Interpreted and enforced building codes or regulations related to the projects needs to maximize the efficiency of the crews.
- Interview potential employees/subcontractors to reduce the risk of negative impacts on cost and schedule
- Manage/Supervise subcontractors
- Ensure Project Cycle completion
- Schedule vendors and resources for maximizing use of resources and minimizing cost enabling the timely completion of the projects.
- Monitor quality at all levels of the project to insure the deliverance of a high quality product and reduce cost in the process.
- Keeping communication channels open between the Organization's management and clients
- Completed more than 200 construction projects on time or ahead of time enabling the organization to engage early in other critical projects.
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Construction Management
Business Administration
Owner - General Contractor/framing Contractor
Engaged in general contracting & building for speculation
- Construction of many large custom homes (up to 20,000 sq ft)
- Residential remodeling - high end ($500K to $5M)
- Commercial remodeling including; schools, tenant improvements, & light industrial
- Framing of large custom homes
- Business office oversight
- Supervision of all field work
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Marketing
General Contractor Assistant
Assisting the general contractor with scheduling of subcontractors, managing delivery of material, coordinate disposal of trash and debris.
- Prepare property for Certificate of Occupancy, and finish final punch out list.
- Manage City obligations, scheduling for city inspections, code compliance for Certificate of Occupancy, and reviewing plans with city official for electrical and plumbing guidelines.
- In charge of Labor and scheduling of crew while work is in progress.
- Electrical work consisting of lighting, plugs, rewiring of suites, and electrical cleanup of suites.
- Plumbing of sinks, full bathrooms, floor drains, and full remodels of underground plumbing.
- Framing walls, sheetrock installation, and drop ceiling installation.
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Business Management
Senior Project Manager and State Licensed General Contractor
Supervision of all Subcontractors and daily construction duties
- Responsible for residential/commercial bids and cost sheets
- Knowledge of local code and permitting processes
- Specializing in new residential construction
- Increased annual sales 20% on average
- Strived for maximum profit and low overhead
- Renowned for low to mid $100's priced homes
- Located subcontractors and maintained sound relationships
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Biological Sciences
General Contractor
Providing general contracting services to the greater York area.
- Ensure compliance to the Pennsylvania statewide building code, Uniform Construction Code (UCC).
- Work with local municipalities to obtain building permits.
- Construction services offered but not limited to: home improvements, deck construction, flooring, bathroom renovations.
- Manage and maintain 1 to 5 employees depending upon job requirements.
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Computer Engineering
Project Management
Leadership Competencies For Managers
Project Manager/general Contractor
Managed recruitment, on boarding & training process.
- Processed Payroll.
- Assisted President with budget analysis.
- Supervised projects for quality assurance.
- Managed the office and responded to clients.
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Economy
MG General Contractor
Executive Assistant
- Responsible to execute accounts payable, receivable and payroll using mass90.
- Prepare bank deposits and attended on a daily basis to mail office and bank.
- Verify and maintain office's technology and equipment, in order to maintain an up to date environment.
- Continuously provide an exceptional phone assistance projecting a highly polished company's professional image.
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General Contractor
Formed a family based business and applied training and experience in building and remodeling custom style homes for clients insisting on high degree skill, quality workmanship, and ability to complete projects to schedule and budget. We have been building and remodeling homes in our community for over 15 years. Over growth has been built on satisfied repeat customers and client referrals therefore we strive for excellence in each and every project.
- Specializing in additions, remodeling windows, siding, roofing, porches, decks and kitchens, bathrooms, basements, attics, second floors, dormers, and family rooms.
- Perform all aspects of constriction for residential jobs; confer with subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures; perform rough framing, laying subfloors, ceramic tiles, finish carpentry, siding, window and floor installation; confirms work to satisfy expectations and that construction schedules are followed; interacts with clients, work status, and alterations; experienced with local building codes, and estimate and prepare bids ongoing basis.
- Installations of any kind
- Drywall hanging and finishing
- Rough framing with wood or metal studs
- Basic study skills
- Skilled labor - trades
- Computer skills such as Microsoft, Power Point, etc.
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General Contractor
Interior / Exterior paint and expert finishing
- Preparation - including power-washing, shot-blasting, spackle and repair
- Brush and Airless Spray
- Scheduling appointments, meeting with clients to discuss the project they would like us to do.
- Sheetrock, masonry work, remodel baths, kitchens, we also install granite tops
- Demolition work.
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Finance
Finance
Teacher Education
General Contractor
Negotiate and draft contracts
- Cost analysis for procurement of materials and sub-contractor negotiations
- Analyzing cost for purchase of land and costs relevant to sub-dividing and development
- Determining per square foot costs for developing homes
- Organizing schedules, projections and deadlines
- Management of receivables and expenditures
- Balancing financial records and business documentations
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Education & Certifications
General Contractor/property Management
Self Employed/Contracted Laborer
- Assisted in the residential building industry operations with preparing building sites, general contractor support, framers, plumbers, carpeting and pressure washing with all phases of building projects
- Property Manager: Administers daily functioning of properties - Inspects sites regularly to ensure compliance with organizational established policies, safety measures and quality standards as well as rehab initiates
- Coordinates potential renters initiatives, sales and leasing of properties as well as property turnover duties
- Coordinate and assist with all rehab projects from construction, managing contractors to finalization of permit and tenant move in.
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Business Administration
President / Partner / General Contractor
General Contractor for over 200 custom homes from 2000 to 2009.
- Developed construction lending programs with six local banks and three major credit unions.
- Built eight luxury vacation homes in Park City, and Huntsville, Utah.
- Developed local long term financing sources for over 200 clients.
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High School Diploma
General Contractor
- Over 20 years experience in many facets of construction as well as maintenance and repair of commercial office buildings including site work.
- Experienced with backhoe, skid loaders, track hoes and front end loaders.
- Experienced in operating a wide variety of power tools including concrete cutting saws.
- Able to form, pour and finish concrete.
- Experienced with asphalt patching, tamping and sealing.
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General Contractor/construction Manager
Skilled in all phases of construction; carpentry, cabinets, painting, flooring, custom closet design,
plumbing and electrical
- Manage small and large crews
- Coordinate plans and specs to keep projects on schedule
- Manage materials throughout supply chain
- Educate sub contractors on quality standards
- Oversee resolution of all issues during construction and planning phases
- Submit all project closeout documents in accordance with the contract
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Business Administration
Sales Associate, General Contractor
Scheduling and management of general contracting work as a result of storm damage
- Coordinating with homeowners during repair and remodel process
- Performing onsite inspections, evaluations, and estimates
- Sales and marketing of products and services provided
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General Contractor/self Employed
Establish working relationships with subcontractors and service providers.
- Recruit and hire staff as well as train employees
- Implement job safety training
- Perform administrative, payroll, proposals, pull permits, scope of work, scheduling, and outline daily tasks.
- Oversee all aspects of work to insure an overall quality finished product.
- Services provided: Total remodel, water damage mitigation, remediation and restoration, general repairs & upgrades,
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Psychology
General Laborer/general Contractor
Performed duties of carpenter, general construction worker, electrician and plumber. Operated a variety of tools including power saws, planers, jointers, routers, tile saws and pneumatic equipment. Worked as drywall hangar, general laborer, roofer, installed floors, doors and moldings.
- Completed numerous kitchen and bathroom renovations.
- Installed doors, windows, framing, including thorough testing to insure air-tight sealing.
- Built custom shelving, cabinets, doors and stairs.
- Performed jobs in roofing, siding, and masonry.
- Installed major appliances according to technical manuals.
- Installed wiring, fixtures and rewired outlets and switches.
- Proficient and safe use of many power tools.
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General Contractor
Bidding and obtaining jobs
- Providing materials, labor and equipment at the site
- Planning all stages of construction projects
- Supervising every stage of construction work
- Estimating materials, staffing, equipment costs, including securing permits
- Preparing and trying to complete work within budget
- Assigning time-frame for each stage of work
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General Contractor
Concrete restoration
- Create bus ramps for the handicap (Votran contract) in all of Volusia county
- Carpentry (Framing, additions, remodeling, Kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, garages etc)
- Window installations
- Interior trimming (drywall base board paint)
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General Contractor
General Maintenance/Contractor
- Performed routine maintenance duties, including rough carpentry, painting & basic equipment or facility repairs.
- Operators Forklift/Bucket Lift (Certified Forklift Operator)
- Assist in clean-up
- Perform other related work as required
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General Contractor
Made general home repairs as requested by homeowner
- Skilled in plumbing, roofing, painting, and electrical repairs
- Able to troubleshoot problems and fix to customer satisfaction
- Organized workload and followed all safety procedures while working
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Self-employed General Contractor
Licensed General Contractor, Construction Project Manager, and Owners Representative
- Project size up to $6.5 Million
- Commercial building projects of a major hotel chain for Owner/Developers
- Primary emphasis in design/build projects: Apartments, Senior Housing, & Hospitality projects.
- Contracted with the State of Kansas for a series of Design/Build Assisted Living Facilities
- Management of Drilling Exploration project in the Bakken Oil Field.
- Environmental Site Assessment preparation, Wetlands designation for Coal Mine Subsidence project in Colorado; DOW Capital Building Asset Evaluation Program
- Construction Consultant for Energy Co. in Bakken Oil Field
- State and Federal Permitting submittals, Land and ROW Negotiations
- Business development & Real Estate Acquisitions
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Political Science
Business Management
Construction, General Contractor
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
- Invoicing and balancing payments for accounts receivable.
- Collections and review of monthly aging A/R reports.
- Job costing reports and posting all related material and labor to job.
- Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliation, and Sales tax.
- Daily processing of all purchase orders and contracts received.
- Review and post all accounts payable and vendor billing payments.
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Adult & Continuing Education
Self-employed General Contractor
General Contractor
- Assembly, installation and repair of pipes, fittings, ad fixtures for residential dwelling and commercial building in accordance with blueprint specifications and municipal housing inspection codes.
- Responsible for connecting sinks tubs, and other fixtures to water and sewage systems.
- Installing new electrical fixtures and maintaining existing electrical system.
- General carpentry and fixture installation including dry wall, metal stud and rough framing, and interior finishing from start to finish including the preparation and maintaining of all work area.
- Supply with own tools for plumbing, roofing and electrical work.
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Information Systems
General Contractor
- Contracts recieved from Costal Real Estate and Investment
- General home repairs and remodels
- Managed Sub-Contractors/Employees
- Created Invoices, Managed Payroll, Bought Materials
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General Contractor
Wood Framing
- Roofing
- General Carpentry
- Siding/Gutters
- Sketch various designs
- Order material for job
- Supervise up to ten employees
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Cris Mead, Wallpaper/general Contractor
Prep., clean, manage, organize, construction/remodel/wallpaper areas for optimal work environments
- Proficient with all standard construction/low voltage/wallpaper tools and safe work methods
- Advanced problem solving and alternative work methods to ensure safe, effective and efficient job
- Clear communication for proper execution of job description/scope of work.
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General Contractor
Project Manager Assistant/Administrative
- Processed high volume change orders, submittals, purchase orders, client and subcontractor contracts, AIA documents, invoices, RFI's (Request for Information), and all required closeouts for each client
- Worked directly with CEO, V.P, Project managers and Superintendents.
- Managed over 15 large commercial projects at one time
- Contract prep and review for clients and vendors
- Primary liaison between client, vendors and subcontractors
- High document retention via filing, scanning and uploading into client required sites
- Maintained required weekly reports/pictures to clients
- Travel arrangements for business/personal for CEO and V.P
- Mail Distribution
- Maintaining vendor accounts (W-9, Cert. of Insurance, Licenses and Workers Comp)
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Medical Laboratory Technician
Certified General Contractor
Manage and conduct general office procedures for Certified General Contractor which includes accounts receivables, payables and collections.
- Scheduling of subcontractors, confirmation of insurances and licensing.
- Maintaining dialogue and relationships with clients.
- Securing building permits from counties and cities.
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