Objective
To Create And Develop Opportunities For The Revitalization Of Communities Through Business Development, Residential Construction, Job Creation And Reconnection To Social Services.
Experience
Developed and Implemented the Computed Aided Design Systems, Trained and Implemented the Computer Aided Manufacturing system for the Glass line, Established the 3D Advertising components for the in house advertisement department, Project manager on $6Million window replacement, Republic Aluminum.

Complete Rehabilitation of distressed properties in Chicago's Lawndale (55 units), Austin (45 units) , Pilsen (18 units), Westhaven (New Construction,15,000 sqft 15 condo units), Garfield Park (35 units), Albany Park (36 units) Neighborhoods.

Director of Construction for the Summer of New Hope, Habitat for Humanity, Training and supervision of 2500 Volunteers. Hosted 1996 Democratic Convention volunteers, Habitat for Humanity. Negotiated and implemented design and execution of Skidmore Owings & Merrill Architects partnered with Phillip Kupritz Architects in the Summer of New Hope.

Consultant to PM1 Management, implementing Engineering and Construction guidelines for the continued management of Henry Horner Homes.

Advised and consulted on the HRAIL Program for accessible living.
Advised, consulted and Construction Management of 118 Units of CHA scattered site residences under 188A. $18Million

Advised, consulted Construction of New Homes for Chicago (Department of Housing) 3 Phases of 36 units

Advised, consulted and Construction Manager on Ist Commercial Development on West Madison since the 1968 riots, 20,000 sqft. Walgreens and 5,000 Sqft Dental offices

Committee Chair for the creation of the 5H home ownership program for the Henry
Horner/ West Haven Homes.

Engineering, Survey, Manufacturing and Installation in the Stateway Gardens Homes of 16,000 windows and window guards, 1,500 windows for the CHA scattered sites. $4.7 Million.

Community Developer for 12 years in the West Haven Community.

I was the featured cover story on the University of Illinois Chicago Alumni Magazine, 1st issue.

Work HistoryNear West Side Community Development Corporation, March 1997 to April 17 2009. Construction Manager, Design, Construction and Management of Single and Multi Family Residences and Commercial Structures. Management of Commercial Structures, Community Liaison. Developments in excess of $24 Million.

Uptown Habitat for Humanity. April 29, 1996 March 7, 1997 Project Director Summer of New Hope. Design, Construction and Management of Multi Family Residences. Development of $2.5 Million. Supervised Staff and Coordinated over 2,500 Volunteers.

Custom Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc. February 1995 October 1995 Project Manager, Design, Construction and Management of Single and Multi Family Residences. Development in excess of $7.5Million. Managed multiple site developments.

Republic Aluminum Inc, November 1993 October 1994. Project Manager, Computer Aided Manufacturing Coordinator, April 1993 October 1994. Computer Aided Designer, August 1992 October 1994. Projects in Excess of $6million.

PM1 Management, July 2000 to August 2005. Consultant to Property managers on construction and Facilities maintenance.

Metropolis, the Urban Pioneers Development Corporation, August 1986 to Present. General Contracting, Home Remodeling and Interior Design.

Esma A. Wright Pavilion April 1 1981 August 1986. Comptroller Personnel Director
Morrie Mages Sports, December 1977 March 1981. Department Manager. Single largest sale in Store history.

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Urban Planning and Policy, Urban Developers Program. Masters Degree candidate. College of Architecture Art and Urban Planning. B. A. History of Architecture & Art. 1992
Harold Washington College, Construction Management Certificate, 2001
Robert Morris College Chicago, Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design, 1992
Professional Skills
Construction Management, Property and Facility Management. Micro PC and Macintosh Computer Literate. Trained in AutoDesk Products and related Software. Desktop Publishing, Computer Graphics, CAD/CAM Manufacturing machines, Computerized payrolls and A/P A/R. Contract negotiator, Vendor and Service Provider coordination, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, model builder and painter. Nine years of German language, canvas painter, sculptor and jewelry design.
Interests
Downhill Skier, Cross Country Skier, Scuba Diver, Motor and Bicyclist.
Restoration and Collector of cars of the 1960s and 1950s.