Michael F. Gervase 10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy #223 San Diego, CA. 92131 Cell # (858) 229-6718 / e-mail: mikegervase81[at]yahoo.com
Qualifications Summary: A proven leader with more than 29 years of hands-on experience in the commercial and industrial roofing industry. Adept at all areas of roofing crew management and supervision. Skilled at organizing complex job site projects, including reading blue-prints, defining priorities, and delegating tasks for job sites worth an average of $500k. Major strengths in job bid negotiations, site planning, purchasing of materials, fostering team work, product knowledge, problem solving, and in developing and selling the right solutions for the customer. Thorough working understanding of roofing applications and techniques. Excellent interpersonal skills. Exhibits competence and poise in professional and social settings.
Notable Clients:Lockheed Martin. San Jose, CA. Hewlett Packard. San Diego, CA. Hewlett Packard. Battleground, WA. WaferTek. Battleground, WA. Boeing Plant. Seattle, WA. United Airlines Terminal. San Francisco, CA. Hanford Nuclear Plant. Tri-cities, WA. Albertson's Distribution Plant. San Leandro, CA. Nike Inc. Hillsboro, OR. FAA Building. Memphis, Tenn. Experience: Union Local 81 (Solono County Roofing / Best Roofing)Oakland, CA Single-Ply Foreman / Supervisor1998 to 2010 Directed crew of eight and supervised all job starts to completion. Supervised all field employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts. Expert warranty work as well as punch list work. Detected and repaired emergency leak service calls during winter months. Managed all daily reports, job site resource allocation and crew time cards. Provided weekly roll-up report of operations to senior management.
Union Local 49 (Snyder Roofing)Portland, OR Journeyman Single-Ply Forman / Roofer1994 to 1998 Performed job bidding for all large commercial and industrial work. Ordered all materials and tracked inventory. Calculated roof specifications including material loading and weight distribution for job sites. Managed roofing crew size of six to fifteen and ensured safety regulations Provided daily reports to management on roofer productivity, material usage, safety issues as well as crew camaraderie.
Union Local 81 (Reinhardt Roofing / Best Universal Roofing)Oakland, CA Apprentice Roofer1990 to 1993 Performed all production roofing including: felt machine operation, cap flopping, AC/HVAC removal and installation, single ply layout, hand welding, proper drain applications, walk welder operations. Expert in safety controls including crane hand signals, sky crane - verbal controls, and first aid.
Headrick Brothers RoofingModesto, CA Roof Leadman1987 to 1989 Handled all crew time cards and job assignments. Commercial re-roofing, tear-offs, and new installations, leading a four man roofing crew. Conducted all roof lay-outs for each job. Performed torched applied roofing, hot mop application.
Headrick Brothers RoofingModesto, CA Roof Laborer1981 to 1986 Developed the proper techniques for hot tar roofing, and performed all roof loading. Conducted all kettle operations for asphalt and coal tar pitch ensuring all state safety regulations.
Champion Industrial ElectricalModesto, CA Electrical Technician Trainee1979 to 1980 Expert knowledge of electrical components; relays, capacitors, control transformers, etc. Expertise in both low and high voltage. Removal and installation of AC and HVAC units including troubleshooting and repair of space - heating and cooling thermostats, compressors, control relays and switches.
Education:San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton, CA Applied Science & Technology Division - Journeyman Certificate 1991-19931 Significant courses included: built -up roofing, asphalt and wood shingle applications, maintenance, repairs and re-roofing, first aid, waterproofing, materials and equipment, single ply applications. Classroom Instructor for single ply applications. Taught "Demonstrations/Techniques: Do's and Don'ts".
Relevant Training: Sky-lift / Scissor-lift and forklift Certified Roof cutter / Tear-off equipment Conveyor Belt operations Crane and Sky Crane verbal & hand signal Certified Hand welder & Walk welder expertise Fall safety / Competent person Certified First aid / CPR Certified
Testimonials:"Mike did an excellent job....I appreciate the extra time he spent doing these value-adding extras. It is this extra attention to detail, initiative and conscientiousness that leads me to recommend Mike Gervase." Carolee Carlson, Director Footwear Quality. Nike, Inc. "I have been asked if I could provide a letter of recommendation for Mike Gervase. I certainly can.....In my contacts I have had with him he has always been pleasant, prompt, and not least, reasonable in price. I can say nothing but good things about him." Roger Rook - Author of Handbook for Peace Officers
"After first hand experience I can endorse the workmanship and the work ethic of Mike Gervase....He is very conscientious and takes pride in his projects. In addition to that Mike is very personable." Pastor Bruce Fox - Portland, OR
References:Available upon request
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