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Richard Meza

Richard Meza

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Licensed & Insured Construction Safety Representative Approved by NYCHA, DEP, MTA, SCA and more!

  • Education

    • Mechanic's Institute

      2002 - 2006
      Project Management Construction Cost Estimating

      Activities and Societies: General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York Academic Achievement Award 2002, 2003

    • NYC Business Solutions

      2015 - 2015
      Certificate of Completion April 21st FastTrac® NewVenture™ Program

      If you’ve got a business idea without a business plan, or you’re in need of a new strategy for your business, NYC Business Solutions can help you — for free.We provide free business courses and workshops in all five boroughs. You can learn how to develop your business plan and receive guidance on the right strategy for your business. You can take a course on computer-based bookkeeping, how to master marketing, what it takes to get certified to sell to the government, how to navigate the… Show more If you’ve got a business idea without a business plan, or you’re in need of a new strategy for your business, NYC Business Solutions can help you — for free.We provide free business courses and workshops in all five boroughs. You can learn how to develop your business plan and receive guidance on the right strategy for your business. You can take a course on computer-based bookkeeping, how to master marketing, what it takes to get certified to sell to the government, how to navigate the government, and so much more.http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/summary/course_catalog_application_based.shtml#ftnv Show less

    • Building Performance Institute MFBA @ Envirolution

      2014 - 2014
      Certification Multi Family Building Analyst

    • Passive House Academy

      2014 - 2014
      Certification - Primer. This course teaches Insulation, Air-tight, Minimal Energy Loss, Efficiency in Mechanical Ventilation

      www.passivehouse.us

    • SKANSKA's Building Blocks Construction Mangement 8 week Program

      2014 - 2014
      Construction Management

      At Skanska, we deliver the best results by working together with our contractors as a team, as partners in business, during the building process and in the community. Together we are Thinking Ahead to achieve new heights.

    • FRONTLINE HEALTH First Aid CPR AED Training

      2013 - 2013
      Certification CPR AED

      Activities and Societies: CPR AED Re-certified 2015 - 2017

    • Turner School of Construction Management

      2013 - 2013
      Certificate of Completion Construction Management

      Activities and Societies: Construction Management

    • HPD

      2011 - 2011
      Certification Introduction to Property Management

      This course is designed to meet the needs of property owners of smaller residential properties and/or prospective managers of smaller multi-family residential properties.To register, please call (212) 863-8830 for an application form or you can register at www.nyc.gov/hpd

    • PROJECT ENTERPRISE

      2011 - 2011
      Certification Entreprenuerial Assistance Program

      Project Enterprise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in under-resourced communities in New York City. By providing micro loans, business development services and networking opportunities, Project Enterprise helps entrepreneurs increase their standard of living, create jobs for their communities, and build financial assets. To join go to http://www.projectenterprise.org/index.html

    • NEW YORK REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE

      2014 - 2014
      REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON CONTINUING EDUCATION REAL ESTATE

      Activities and Societies: COMMERCIAL LEASING AND SALES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 - PANTARA CONSULTING LLC - LOOKING FOR BUILDINGS THAT NEED CONVERSIONS TO HOTELS FOR INVESTORS - PRIVATE HOMES, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, SALES EMAIL richard@greenercounty.com

    • Sunrise Career Institute

      2008 - 2009
      Certificate of Completion 140 HR Home Inspection

      Activities and Societies: Home Inspection

    • BIG APPLE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

      2017 - 2017
      40 HOUR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION SITE SAFETY MANAGER

    • Pace University

      2009 - 2009
      Certification Sustainable Architecture (LEED G.A.)

      Activities and Societies: Construction Project Management

    • HeatSpring

      2015 -
      Professional Continuing Education Building Science

    • CUNY New York City College of Technology

      1992 - 2008
      Architecture

      Activities and Societies: Architecture

  • Experience

    • Freelance

      May 1995 - Jan 2014
      Draftsman

      Drafting: Pre-engineered Fire Suppression Systems for Kitchen Hoods and Appliances, Commercial Storefronts, 1 1/2 hour Fire Rated Doors, Elevator Cabs for fabrication, Steel Beam Detail, Miscellaneous Steel Detail, Architectural Surveys & Architectural Designs for Development.

    • North Eastern Fabricators Inc.

      Jun 2007 - Sept 2008
      Assistant Detailer / Draftsman & Assistant to Estimator

      Materials Take-Off of Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Steel & Drafted Steel Beam Connections

    • Architecture Club of NYC Tech

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Honorary Member

      Architectural Office Tours

    • Green Mountain Energy Company

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Field Agent

      Market Wind Energy to Eco conscience customers

    • E.D. & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING LLC

      Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
      PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR

      The Project Management Process, Developing the Project Plan, The Project Organization, The Work Breakdown Structure, Creating the Project Task Network, Producing a Gantt Chart, Managing Resources, Project Tracking - Monitoring & Control, Project and Evaluation,

    • Executive Building Development NYC LLC

      Nov 2011 - Aug 2012
      Project Manager

      * Facilitate Construction Services according to plans and specs, Planning, Scheduling and Control.

    • Royal Empire Ventures / Renautus Inc.

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Real Estate Investment Training

      Market Real Estate Investor College

    • Clean Edison

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      LEED Green Associate student

      Brushed up on LEED GA material

    • NYC TECH Construction Corporation

      Sept 2012 - Apr 2013
      Project Manager

      Current Project: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 6 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE, INCLUDES TERRACES, LAUNDRY ROOM, GYM, STORAGE ROOMS -http://www.junedqazi.com/achievements/

    • New York Real Estate Institute

      Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
      Continuing Education for NYS Real Estate Agents

      * Fair Housing Law* Introduction to Commercial Real Estate* 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges* Mortgage Loan Qualification* Short Sales Negotiation

    • Alar Pargulf Construction Services Inc.

      Nov 2013 - May 2014

      Local Law 11 I teach Architectural Drawing 101Floor PlansElevationsLetteringDimensioningPrecisionAccuracyPresentationCritical Analysis

      • Site Safety Coordinator

        Jan 2013 - May 2014

      • Assistant Adjunct Professor @ New York City College of Technology

        Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

    • 235 W 48 ST

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Assistant to Site Safety Manager

      Inspect Rigging and worker's PPE, status reporting on progress for record keeping, daily safety walk through, weekly progress meetings with SSM

    • Greener County Construction Inc.

      Jan 2014 - now

      Services:Concrete, Masonry & Brick Project Manager

      • President

        Jan 2014 - now

      • Project Manager

        Jan 2014 - now

    • AECOM

      Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
      Architectural Consultant

      Interviewed 30+ homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy's destructive forces that damaged their homes. Compiled data for Scope Management Department for BuilditBack NYC.

    • NYC SITE SAFETY INC

      Jun 2024 - now
      Site Safety Representative

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Entrepreneurial Achievement

      The Kauffman FastTrac New Venture
      May 2015
      View certificate certificate

    • Project Management

      Mechanic's Institute
      Jan 2001

    • Introduction to Property Management

      NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development
      Jun 2011

    • Hazardous Waste Operator Emergency Response 40 Hours

      360training
      Apr 2022

    • Construction Management

      Pace University
      Jun 2009

    • Introduction to Quickbooks

      Queens Economic Development Corporation
      Jul 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard Meza
      Quality Control International Code Council Dec 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Engagement Marketing

      Issued by Ecofest on Aug 2010
      EcofestAssociated with Richard Meza

    • Volunteer

      Issued by The City of New York Cool Roofs Program on Apr 2011
      The City of New York Cool Roofs ProgramAssociated with Richard Meza

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity New York City on Feb 2014
      Habitat for Humanity New York CityAssociated with Richard Meza

    • Solar Panel Installation Volunteer

      Issued by GRID Alternatives on Jun 2014
      GRID AlternativesAssociated with Richard Meza

    • Cirriculm Advisory Committee

      Issued by NYC Department of Education on Feb 2016
      NYC Department of EducationAssociated with Richard Meza