Larry Schuman
Rising Sun,MD
Summary
Focused Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing employees / contractors and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Tristate Property Solutions
10.2014 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Pettinaro Construction
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Monitor several sites on weekly schedule for general condition; make repairs as necessary and document repairs preformed
- Things monitored include alarms systems, fire sprinklers, building conditions, plumbing, electrical, heating and grounds
WATER MITIGATION CREW CHIEF - Running
Service Master
01.2005 - 01.2010
- A water damage crew to dry buildings after a water loss has occurred
- Duties include assessing the scope of the damage using electronic moisture meters, deciding on the best course of action, explaining what is going to happen to the property owner, assigning tasks to crew, doing all paperwork necessary to document job for insurance company and helping crew do the necessary demo
- Tasks performed to dry the structure include removal of all types of floor coverings, removal of cabinetry, removal of drywall and other wall coverings, removal doors and calculating the amount of drying equipment necessary to dry structures to prevent mold
- Other duties performed included doing mold remediation including any demolition necessary such as stud removal and sub floor removal in addition to all of the demo types performed for water mitigation
- Handled the maintenance and repair of all equipment.
PROJECT MANGER
Albert Construction
08.2004 - 09.2005
- Duties as Project Manager included doing material takeoffs from project plans, preparing project bids, ordering and scheduling delivery of materials, preparing subcontractor scopes of work, reviewing subcontractor bids, preparing subcontractor contracts, handling subcontractor change orders, managing the job budget, and closing the job with the building owner.
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Albert Construction
09.2003 - 07.2004
- Building commercial projects from start to finish
- Duties include monitoring and coordinating subcontractors with focus on quality and customer service excellence, acting as liaison between Management team and Field personnel, maintaining schedule, and doing warranty repairs etc
- Representing the company and its strong quality commitment at all times
- The superintendent's abilities must include the following: Read all types of blueprints thoroughly, Possess good knowledge of construction terminology and related construction products
- Working knowledge of completing all aspects of a building process
- Good management skills and ability to work with people and manage people
- Good communication skills, Self-starter and problem solver, understanding of budgets, cost accounting on the job and meeting deadlines to bring the project in on time and on budget
- Ability to maintain adequate records on the job from a field position to include; daily logs for weather, phone, sub notes, and cost control.
Owner
Schuman and Son
05.1995 - 08.2003
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Truck Driver
Harvey and Harvey
05.1993 - 05.1995
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Operations Manager
Schuman's Refuse Service
12.1982 - 05.1993
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Education
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
General
Rising Sun High School
08.1982
Skills
- Outside sales
- Project Planning
- Blueprint Reading & drawing
- Restoration Industry
- Project Management
- Construction practices
- Customer Relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Project Management
- Project estimating
- Budget Administration
- Schedule Management
- Microsoft office
Certification
- Driver's License
- CDL
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
- EPA Refrigeration Certification
- Tanker Endorsement
Additional Information
- COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Project Windows 10, XP, 2000, 98
- Scanning and Printing Software Add more sections
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Owner
Tristate Property Solutions
10.2014 - Current
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Pettinaro Construction
03.2010 - 10.2012
WATER MITIGATION CREW CHIEF - Running
Service Master
01.2005 - 01.2010
PROJECT MANGER
Albert Construction
08.2004 - 09.2005
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Albert Construction
09.2003 - 07.2004
Owner
Schuman and Son
05.1995 - 08.2003
Truck Driver
Harvey and Harvey
05.1993 - 05.1995
Operations Manager
Schuman's Refuse Service
12.1982 - 05.1993
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
General
Rising Sun High School
- Driver's License
- CDL
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
- EPA Refrigeration Certification
- Tanker Endorsement
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