Christopher M. Agresta

Objective:
Seeking full time employment for either a challenging entry
or advanced level position that will best
utilize my skills and experience within the construction industry.

Employment History:
Innovative Ceilings and Walls Inc.
Redford, MI
03/2007 - 08/2008 Estimator / Project Manager
Perform conceptual estimating, blueprint reading, bidding,
contract negotiations, and project management.
Developed a extremely viable estimation program using
Excel. Developed a further working knowledge of Word and other soft ware programs.

Home Depot
Warren, MI
02/2006 - 07/2006 Sales Representative
Millwork & Carpentry Sales Representative. Sales & Stock Presentation.

Harrison Construction
Fraser, MI
10/02 - 9/03 Estimator/Project Mgr
Perform conceptual estimating using Excel, blueprint
reading, bidding, contract negotiations, and project
management. Review of co workers low bid and estimates.
Working knowledge of Word and other software applications.

Cedar Creek Carpentry, Inc.
New Baltimore, MI
1997 - 2002 Estimator / Project Management
Senior Estimator - Responsible for blue print reading,
conceptual estimating & bidding in a fast paste
environment. Responsibilities included contract
negotiations, change orders, and the assisting in the
project management of private and government commercial
projects. Assisted in the growth of union carpentry force
of 24 to grow to in excess of 170.
Assisted in the formation and success of Cedar Creeks
sister company Michigan Wall Panel Inc.
Have achieved personal annual sales in excess of 8 million for 4 consecutive years.

Advantage Building Company Inc.
Shelby Twp., MI
1995 - 1996 Estimator
Estimator / Project Manager - Responsible for estimation,
bidding, procurement of contracts, & assisting in the
project management of commercial and institutional
carpentry related projects.
Assisted in the growth of the company from 2 to 20 employees within a year.









Andrew / Lawrence Construction Co. Inc.
Detroit, MI
1989 - 1995 Senior Estimator
Sr.. Estimator & Vice President - Responsible for the
solicitation, estimation, & procurement of contracts within
the residential, commercial, historical, insurance, &
H.U.D. related projects. Accountable for interpretation and
the take-off of blue prints and specifications.
Cost estimation using Excel. Duties further included
specification writing, insurance fire repair estimates and
reports using Excel and or Word software.
Solicitation & review of sub-contract proposals,
supervision of junior estimators.
Assisted in the development of a residential rehabilitation
contractor to successfully graduate and
compete in bonded H.U.D. & U.S. Government commercial projects.

Education:
Honor Graduate
Major: General Studies / Music
East Detroit High School
MI

Special Skills and Abilities:
Computer Skills, ( Quick Bid, Windows, Word, & Excel.) 1
1/2 years of Construction Technology Macomb
College. Strong organizational & interactive skills.

Notes and Other Information:
Single father of 2 boys who loves
child-rearing, hunting, camping, & fishing. Member of Oddfellows of Michigan