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Richard Price

Harbeson,DE

Summary

Experience contractor successful at completing construction, renovation and handyman projects quickly and with total client satisfaction. Familiar with all aspects of construction and building infrastructure. Oriented to provide the services necessary to maintain a safe and enjoyable building and offering personal services and assistance to owners and tenants

Work History

Sales Associate

Ruppert Landscaping, Inc
Ashton, MD
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Advised clients as needed including of off hours and weekends.
  • Provided up to date reports to my managers regarding costs, schedules, equipment and manpower needs
  • Exceeded sales goals and maintained existing clients by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Cultivated new clients via cold calls and marketing.
  • Regularly meet with general contractors, architects, owners and government inspectors facilitate schedules, contract adherence and quality assurance.

Horticulturist

Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC
  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Freer Gallery, Smithsonian Castle and the Folger Rose Garden.
  • Monitored plant health, identified diseases and pests, and took appropriate action to control them.
  • Diagnosed soil problems such as nutrient deficiencies and pH imbalances, and recommended corrective measures.
  • Planned, designed, established, maintained and improved turfgrass areas.
  • Created and implemented an integrated pest management program to reduce the use of pesticides.
  • Developed plans for growing flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs in greenhouses or outdoor gardens.
  • Operated equipment such as plows, blowers and utility vehicles to maintain attractive grounds.
  • Inspected degraded and contaminated soils to create plans to improve chemical, biological and physical aspects.
  • Coordinated with landscape architects in planning new gardens or renovations of existing gardens.
  • Developed lectures and demonstrations on many horticultural topics. Presented lectures to groups of visitors and staff of the Smithsonian and the National Zoo.
  • Responsible for creating individual programs for college students interns (2 per year) .

General Manager of Operations

Holland Point Construction, Inc.
Holland Point , MD
Ruppert
  • Managed residential and light commercial construction projects, to ensure compliance with plans and quantity control.
  • Actively worked on site as a foreman carpenter, plumber, electrician and liaison between the company and clients.
  • Closely work with architects and designers to achieve project success.
  • Conducted regular meetings with foremen to review their needs and worked with them to maintain project schedules.
  • Resolved customer service issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to operations management.
  • Ensured compliance with safety guidelines by regularly inspecting work areas.
  • Created company handbook to document corporate policies and procedures.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Provided concierge services to clients including "aging in-place" modifications, delivery and set up of furniture/appliances, installation and storage of valuable artwork and emergency stabilization and repair of plumbing, electrical and flooding events.

President

Portobello Construction, LLC
Baltimore, MD
  • Designed and constructed large bio-retention planters and storm water mitigation devices per county and state specifications.
  • Cooperated with site engineers, architects and owners to successfully complete complex projects and repairs within multi-family buildings.
  • Resolved waterproofing, HVAC, plumbing and electrical issues as cost efficiently as possible.
  • Planned and preformed work with concern for resident safety and convenience.
  • Obtained bids and selected qualified subcontractors. Managed subcontractors to ensure contract compliance and quantity standards.
  • Worked as a "hands on owner". Regularly working on site leading or assisting in all phases of residential and commercial construction.
  • Actively climbing steps, ladders and scaffolding throughout workday.
  • Experienced with most construction equipment and tools.

President

Portobello Street, Inc
Harbeson, DE
  • Worked as a hands on owner actively "swinging a hammer and turning wrenches".
  • Climbed ladders, stairs and scaffolding as necessary to preform tasks.
  • Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Directed the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and other personnel as required to meet project goals.
  • Inspected job sites for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
  • Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
  • Provided guidance and direction to workers regarding proper installation techniques for various types of construction materials.
  • Resolved conflicts between general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, or owners in a timely manner.
  • Maintained records of all changes made during construction process including cost estimates and labor hours worked.
  • Evaluated bids from subcontractors for accuracy and appropriateness prior to contract award.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers in order to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
  • Tracked costs associated with each phase of the project in order to stay within budget parameters.
  • Identified potential problems before they arose through regular inspections of equipment and supplies.
  • Supervised residential and commercial new construction and remodels.
  • Managed 15 employees and subcontractors across 9 different trades by adhering to protocols and best practices implementation.
  • Meet and advised government inspectors during building code inspections.
  • Provided many different concierge services to clients to deal with emergencies, health issues, assisted living requirements and other planned events. Many preformed after hours or weekends.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08-2024

Political Science

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Spanish and Business

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD

Spanish, History and Political Science

The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD

Horticulture Science

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Horticultural Science and Design

Smithsonian in Service Training
Washington, DC

Green Roof Structure and Maintenance

Green Roof Institute (GRP)
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Strong Knowledge of construction techniques and materials
  • Experience with waterproofing and water diversion construction and techniques
  • Significant electrical , plumbing, HVAC and carpentry skills
  • Experienced with all construction tools, ladders and scaffolds
  • Desire to help clients with non typical problems
  • Skilled in hands on construction, repair and upkeep of all trades associated single family dwellings, condominiums and commercial structures
  • Significant "Handy man skills"
  • Skilled in contract preparation, building system infrastructures, manual preparation and record keeping
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Customer service oriented
  • Multi-Tasking Strength
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Excellent reading, writing and comprehension skills
  • Proficient in crisis, project and contract management
  • Ability to develop budget and implement cost control strategies
  • Contract administration
  • Vendor sourcing and negotiations
  • Pest control strategies
  • Technical Support
  • Self motivated
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Written Communication

Timeline

Sales Associate

Ruppert Landscaping, Inc

Horticulturist

Smithsonian Institution

General Manager of Operations

Holland Point Construction, Inc.

President

Portobello Construction, LLC

President

Portobello Street, Inc

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

West Virginia University

Political Science

University of Maryland - Baltimore County

Spanish and Business

Howard Community College

Spanish, History and Political Science

The Community College of Baltimore County

Horticulture Science

Montgomery College

Horticultural Science and Design

Smithsonian in Service Training

Green Roof Structure and Maintenance

Green Roof Institute (GRP)

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