Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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John Mangel

John Mangel

Flagler Beach,FL

Summary

Management professional with strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Proven track record in developing innovative solutions for business and technology challenges. Extensive experience in delivering exceptional customer service and leading cross-functional teams to achieve results. Bilingual and dedicated to building effective relationships with customers and team members.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

AVI-SPL
Altamonte Springs, Florida
06.2010 - Current
  • Implemented complex project planning and execution for global commercial AV technology solutions.
  • Optimized scheduling and resource allocation to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Facilitated meetings with clients and stakeholders to gather feedback and strengthen relations.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing quality under competing deadlines.
  • Maintained comprehensive project documentation, including specifications, schedules, invoicing, and change order management.
  • Synchronized resources across departments to achieve successful project completion in alignment with customer expectations.
  • Assessed staffing needs and supervised resource management for projects.

Owner / Primary Qualifying Agent

Self Employed
DeBary, Florida
01.2005 - 06.2010
  • Owned, operated, and qualified a for profit Florida state-certified contracting firm delivering comprehensive construction services, including residential remodeling, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, insurance claim restoration, commercial and residential plumbing services, new commercial construction, commercial site development, and tenant build-outs.

Construction Estimator and Project Manager

Paul Davis Systems
Winter Park, Florida
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Utilized carrier-approved estimating software to quantify insurance claims for submittal and approval.
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers, and claims adjusters to clarify design details and resolve discrepancies, to ensure compliance with policy parameters and building codes.
  • Developed detailed material takeoffs for various restoration projects and trades.
  • Quantified change orders and supplemental claims.
  • Managed project estimates, design specifications, and construction documents for permit application.
  • Managed all employee and subcontractor project restoration efforts.
  • Implemented fast-tracking techniques to increase profit margins.

Warranty / Builder / Construction Manager

David Weekley Homes
Celebration, Florida
01.1997 - 12.2001
  • Managed and supervised the community warranty and builder teams.
  • Managed the community's overall construction of 80 to 100 homes annually.
  • Collaborated with subcontractors to ensure quality control, timely project completion, change order option proposals, and warranty work accountability.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, materialmen, and tradesmen to ensure compliance with Disney's architectural review requirements.
  • Inspected work sites for safety compliance, adherence to building codes, inspection readiness, transition to warranty, and quality control.
  • Coordinated with project managers to discuss timelines and resource allocation, to set and meet closing dates.
  • Contributed to reducing hard costs and increasing profits by implementing corrections to take-offs, building vendor relations, scheduling accurately and effectively, and reducing warranty cost erosion by holding parties accountable for faulty workmanship.
  • Played a vital role in achieving 100% customer satisfaction survey scores community-wide by implementing quality control measures with a policy of "no closing with open items".

Journeyman Carpenter

City of Orlando
Orlando, Florida
01.1994 - 12.1997
  • Achieved completion of a four-year carpentry apprenticeship, meeting the State of Florida and Local Carpenters Union requirements.
  • Operated heavy machinery for underground and site preparation tasks.
  • Constructed gazebos, sidewalks, masonry, and heavy timber structures, as well as various modular and site-built outdoor recreational playgrounds and structures.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Home Inspection Certification

IFREC
Orlando, FL

Some College (No Degree) - Mold Remediation & Water Damage Restoration

IICRC
Orlando, FL

Some College (No Degree) - Sate Certified Journeyman Carpenter

Sate of Florida JATC
Orlando

Some College (No Degree) - O.S.H.A. 30 Certification

OSHA
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Customer-centric communication expertise
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Strong problem-solving
  • Detail oriented
  • Time management
  • Decision making
  • Real estate and construction expertise
  • Passion for the new home industry
  • Self-starter
  • MS computers and software programs proficiency
  • Bilingual

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Florida State Certified Building Contractor - License number CBC1252606
  • Sate Of Florida Real Estate Sales Associate - License number SL3636601

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager

AVI-SPL
06.2010 - Current

Owner / Primary Qualifying Agent

Self Employed
01.2005 - 06.2010

Construction Estimator and Project Manager

Paul Davis Systems
01.2001 - 01.2005

Warranty / Builder / Construction Manager

David Weekley Homes
01.1997 - 12.2001

Journeyman Carpenter

City of Orlando
01.1994 - 12.1997

Some College (No Degree) - Home Inspection Certification

IFREC

Some College (No Degree) - Mold Remediation & Water Damage Restoration

IICRC

Some College (No Degree) - Sate Certified Journeyman Carpenter

Sate of Florida JATC

Some College (No Degree) - O.S.H.A. 30 Certification

OSHA