Experience

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  Carpenter's local union #280 niagara falls ny

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2005

  Journeyman carpenter

  Skilled craftsman employed to build, finish and repair commercial structures. These structures are usually complex in nature, utilizing several types of material including concrete, steel, and gypsum. Under general supervision, served a 4 year apprenticeship to attain the level of Journeyman. perform apprentice and journey-level work in the design, construction, repair and maintenance of structures and related physical facilities; act as lead worker to other staff and perform related work as required. Responsible for the full range of rough and finished skilled carpentry work, including framing, interior acoustical/drywall and cabinetry. Work from blueprints, specifications, drawings and instructions to design, build, remodel, retrofit, maintain and repair various types of facilities and structures which are all commercial in nature; inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations; inspect related work by contractors; estimate cost, time and materials for carpentry projects; Show less

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  U.s. small business administration

  Aug 2004 - now

  In conjunction with the Director, responsible for the planning, directing, managing, coordinating, and evaluating all of the Damage Verification Center (DVC) operations in order to support the SBA disaster loan program, including all activities pertaining to DVC loss verifications for disasters occurring within the Continental United States (CONUS) and others outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) and in United States Territories.Ensuring appropriate staff and resources are allocated to accomplish the mission. Devising and executing measurable short and long term goals and objectives for meeting the program strategic planning agenda and agency's mission. Developing and implementing strategies to address a fluctuating workload, and obtaining feedback from a variety of sources while sustaining good working relationships by preserving effective lines of communication with employees and SBA officials at all levels. Show less In close cooperation with the center Director and Deputy Director, responsible for the planning, managing, coordinating, and evaluating the Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance - Damage Verification Center (DVC) day to day operations in order to support the SBA’s disaster loan program. Develop, manage, and track the execution of measurable short and long term goals and objectives specifically those involving the estimation of quantity of materials and cost for reconstructing or repairing homes and business real property, personal property, and business contents including furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment, and the various types of business inventory with damages occurring from catastrophes that are declared a disaster by the President of the United States or the Agency. Participate in developing and lead in applying objectives, procedures, regulations, guidelines, and policies while managing resources in an efficient and responsible manner to achieve our objective. Develop and implement strategies to address a constantly fluctuating workload and obtaining feedback from a variety of automated and human sources while sustaining good working relationships across DVC personnel, internal SBA centers, and external agencies. Show less Supervise a diverse, scalable, and flexible staff across the United States to coordinate a national level response to catastrophes that are declared a disaster by the President of the United States or the Agency. This staff is typically 90-100 construction analysts however due to the very dynamic nature of SBA's disaster assistance program, supervised staff can swell to several hundred analysts.Conduct daily analysis of the size and scope of current declared disasters across the nation and develop a comprehensive resource plan to accomplish the Agency's mission. Resource plans include staffing, supplies, hardware, ordering travel, and accommodations. Serve as a Production Manager managing and directing teams of employees performing all loss verification duties. Actively plan and manage all available Agency resources for the proper execution of resource deployment to the disaster areas. Provide workable and cost-effective approaches for the rapid deployment to a disaster area with an ability to handle difficult and unpredictable problems. Execute daily reporting that is administered to the staff and keeps them aware, organized, and motivated to complete their work in a most efficient manner that is compliant with Agency policies and goals. Show less The principal purpose is to determine the extent and estimate the repair/replacement costs of damage to personal, real, and business property that resulted from a catastrophe declared a disaster by the President of the United States or the Agency.Consults with the Management on technical matters specific to the declared event and develops Agency policy to address the necessary field procedures including analyzing and making recommendations or decisions concerning production and/or staffing requirements.Verifies cause and extent of damage to residential and business structures. Verifies cause and examines damage to business furnishings, machinery/equipment, and inventories to determine cost of repair and replacement. Analyzes and reviews financial statements to determine the cost of inventory, the value added during various processing phases and depreciation allowances. Determines salvage value and identifies potential replacement sources.Examines personal property to determine cause of damage to each item, eligibility of each item, whether repair or replacement is appropriate, and fair repair/replacement cost of each item. Determines ownership of each item claimed by reviewing documentation such as receipts, insurance records, pictures, corroborating witnesses, etc. When no proof exists, makes a determination as to what is reasonable and necessary for eligibility.Determines pre-disaster condition of all disaster damaged property; Defines scope of repair, restoration and/or replacement to prevent ineligible upgrading. Reviews and interprets damage and estimation reports submitted by other specialists. Determining if damage assessments are complete, accurate and in accordance with established procedures and policies. Routinely functions as a team lead, or point of contact on specific disasters which entails supervising a diverse staff across broad areas of the United States. Show less

  • Deputy Director (Program Manager GS-0340)

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Operations Manager (Supervisory Operations Specialist - GS-0301)

    Dec 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Production Manager (Supervisory Construction Analyst GS-0828)

    Mar 2012 - Dec 2018

  • Construction Analyst (GS-0828)

    Aug 2004 - Mar 2012
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  Carpenter's local union #81 erie pa

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2018

  Journeyman carpenter

  Skilled craftsman employed to build, finish and repair commercial structures. These structures are usually complex in nature, utilizing several types of material including concrete, steel, and gypsum. Under general supervision, perform journey-level work in the design, construction, repair and maintenance of structures and related physical facilities; Responsible for the full range of rough and finished skilled carpentry work, including framing, interior acoustical/drywall and cabinetry. Work from blueprints, specifications, drawings and instructions to design, build, remodel, retrofit, maintain and repair various types of facilities and structures which are all commercial in nature; inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations; inspect related work by contractors; estimate cost, time and materials for carpentry projects; Show less