Christopher Grando
Summary
Dedicated Executive with 36 years of experience combining management and customer service expertise in the insulation industry. Developing positive customer relationships and continued business growth is my main objective.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
President of Insulation Services
International Asbestos Removal Inc.
07.2019 - Current
- Forecast and monitor performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Develop and implement new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Negotiate and approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors and mechanical/plumbing contractors.
- Serve as Vice President for the Insulation Contractors Association of New York. (ICA)
- Serve on the Board of Governors for the Building Trades Employers' Association (BTEA) and National Union Insulation Contractors Association (NUICA).
Vice President
International Asbestos Removal Inc.
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Direct company activities to increase efficiency
- Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
- Negotiate and approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, and mechanical/plumbing contractors
- Continue to participate on the ICA executive committee and serve as a trustee to the Heat and Frost Insulators (Local12) Trust Fund.
President
John Grando Inc
12.2006 - 06.2015
- Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of John Grando Inc
- To ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity
- Direct or coordinate activities of field and estimating departments concerned with production, pricing, and sales
- Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, and mechanical/plumbing contractors
- Serve on the executive committee of the Insulation Contractors Association of New York (ICA)
- Serve as a Trustee on the Heat And Frost Insulators of New York (Local 12) Trust fund.
Project Manager/Estimator
John Grando Inc.
06.1988 - 12.2006
- Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of all insulation workers
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
- Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs
- Order or requisition materials or supplies
- Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Dowling College
06.1988
Skills
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Administration and Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Operation and Control
- Negotiation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
President of Insulation Services
International Asbestos Removal Inc.
07.2019 - Current
Vice President
International Asbestos Removal Inc.
07.2015 - 06.2019
President
John Grando Inc
12.2006 - 06.2015
Project Manager/Estimator
John Grando Inc.
06.1988 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Dowling College
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