Brandon Bellon
General Contractor License #88369
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients.
Informative contractor with extensive knowledge of local building codes, construction methods, and housing systems. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Hardworking and flexible with drive to succeed.
Expert witness in construction cases for The Johnson Law Firm, and Chris Guillory Law firm. Most recently wrote Mr. Guillory's full inspection report, quickbooks detailed estimate, and provided explanations for damage caused by Hurricane Laura.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Contractor
Brandon Bellon Development
Lake Charles , LA
03.2006 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
- Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements.
- Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives.
- Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large commercial projects with budgets in excess of $700,000.
- Assessed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives.
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Reviewed and analyzed insurance claims.
- Collaborated with claims department to resolve claims.
- Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
- Prepared bid packages and restitution proposals.
- Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage.
- Investigated and assessed damage to property and reviewed property damage estimates.
- Answered questions posed by insurers and their adjusters.
- Answered customer questions regarding insurance claims, and the process.
- Conferred with vendors regarding inspection results to recommend corrective procedures and communicate needed repairs.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify whether damage was pre existing, or caused by high winds
- Used measuring instruments such as thermal cameras, moisture meters, to inspect for water damage.
- Took numerous photos of each home for documentation purposes and categorized each picture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
Lake Charles, LA 09.1992 - 05.1996
No Degree - Marketing, Business Management
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA 09.1996 - 01.2001
Business Law & Residential Construction -
Louisiana State Board of Contractors
Baton Rouge, LA 03.2006 - 04.2006
Skills
Project safety
Labor oversight
Construction site management
Permitting
Effective written and verbal communication
Codes compliance
3D modeling
Renovation
Subcontractor management
Carpentry and flooring skills
Equipment and materials
Price proposals
Reading blueprints
Design and planning
General contracting professional
Heavy Equipment Operation
Management
Interior and exterior renovation
Building systems and services
Estimating
Project Scheduling
Inspection principles
Best building practices
Knowledgeable in construction safety
Additional Information
I am familiar with all specs of the building process. I have wrote numerous articles after the hurricane on roofing, brick wall movement, brick tie failure, window failure, insurance claims, and much more. I received my General Contractor license in 2006, but started building in 2001. On average i built 40 residential homes a year up until 2016 when i retired at 39. I came back after the hurricane for 9 months to help my nephews manage the massive amounts of claims we had. In all we completed around 300 roofs, many brick wall repairs, several major framing repairs, and i personally spoke with all the insurance adjusters. We never overcharged, or tried to supplement claims, we simply did a true estimate on the damages the property suffered through the storm.
My reputation in this industry speaks for itself. I own a 5 star company, that has never had a wrongful claim against it. I have other contractors, realtors, lawyers, and vendors look to me for advice, or predictions on market conditions.
Timeline
General Contractor
Brandon Bellon Development
03.2006 - Current
Business Law & Residential Construction -
Louisiana State Board of Contractors
03.2006 - 04.2006
No Degree - Marketing, Business Management
McNeese State University
09.1996 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
09.1992 - 05.1996