Richard Wade Jr
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 15 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC General Manager
RAW Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning
10.2010 - Current
- Bidding on residential renovations and additions, residential and commercial HVAC projects
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
Project Superintendent
Lt Construction & Remodeling
01.2004 - 08.2010
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Conducted regular site inspections to assess progress, address issues, and maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Worked with inspectors, workers and clients to conduct weekly status updates
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
- Increased customer satisfaction 16% by solving problems and concerns effectively.
Education
MLO in Mortgage loans -
Mortgage Loan Educators
Federal Approved NMLS Online Classes 08.2018
Vocational school in HVAC 1 and 2 -
Virginia Beach Vocational
Virginia Beach, VA06.1998
HS Diploma in General Studies -
Princess Anne High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.1998
Skills
- Extensive mechanical plumbing electrical and framing knowledge for both commercial and residential (10 years)
- Blueprint Reading
- Pricing
- Budgeting
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Leadership and team building
Certification
- EPA Certification, 07/2025, Universal
- Master HVAC, 07/2025, Current master HVAC through VA DPOR
- Class A HVAC VA DPOR Current 07/25
- Mortgage Loan Originator Federal NMLS with VA and Fl MLO license
Timeline
HVAC General Manager
RAW Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning
10.2010 - Current
Project Superintendent
Lt Construction & Remodeling
01.2004 - 08.2010
MLO in Mortgage loans -
Mortgage Loan Educators
Vocational school in HVAC 1 and 2 -
Virginia Beach Vocational
HS Diploma in General Studies -
Princess Anne High School
- EPA Certification, 07/2025, Universal
- Master HVAC, 07/2025, Current master HVAC through VA DPOR
- Class A HVAC VA DPOR Current 07/25
- Mortgage Loan Originator Federal NMLS with VA and Fl MLO license
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