Steven Rivas
Metairie,Louisiana
Summary
Enterprising business owner, successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with a passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver, skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operator
Kreega Construction
02.2004 - Current
- Louisiana licensed general contractor
- Established an expertise in design and build construction with emphasis on creating artistic interpretation specific to each project
- Experienced in many phases of construction; restoration, remodeling, and renovation
- Established and maintains an excellent referral network based on consistently exceeding client expectations
- Responsible for sales, marketing and project management
- Responsible for executing payroll, accounting and scheduling
- Continually demonstrate unsurpassed customer service
- Created expertise in design and build construction with an emphasis on creativity
- Master carpenter
- Successfully renovated 14 bathrooms for Peter Mayer Advertising on schedule and under budget
- Project completed in 13 weeks without business interruption.
Owner / Operator
Kreega LLC d/b/a The Shipping Post
10.1994 - 09.2008
- Responsible for all operations of two successful, retail establishments
- Achieved success in a fiercely competitive market
- Successfully created a new retail business that secured a 735% return on initial investment
- Responsible for over $500,000.00 in annual sales with a $12.00 average sale
- Established and maintained accounts receivable base of 160 monthly charge accounts
- Increased sales in Mandeville location by 100% in 5 years
- Responsible for increases in sales averaging 18% annually for over 10 years
- Created and maintained two multiple computer networks and associated equipment
- Showed extensive knowledge of both Microsoft and Macintosh computer systems
- Ranked highest in FEDEX sales in St
- Tammany Parish for over 10 years
- Ranked highest in UPS sales of all independent UPS Authorized Shipping Centers in St
- Tammany parish for over 11 years
- Established expertise in military crating for artwork, antiques and electronics
- Designed a method of packaging supported by the entire shipping industry and insured by Lloyd’s of London.
Working Foreman
Belou Construction
05.1990 - 10.1995
- Responsible for all supervision and project management for work to be performed at each jobsite
- Coordinated both home remodeling and commercial construction projects throughout the metropolitan area
- Established expertise in restoration, carpentry, personnel and project management
- Demonstrated excellent problem management skills.
Education
Geography and Climatology
Louisiana State University
05.1992
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Operations Management
- Creative Thinker
- Documentation And Reporting
- Hiring
- Business Planning
References
Available Upon Request
Professional Photographer
Experienced artistic, sports, and event photographer with Wally Porter and Associates, working many Allstate Sugar Bowl events and functions.
Timeline
Owner / Operator
Kreega Construction
02.2004 - Current
Owner / Operator
Kreega LLC d/b/a The Shipping Post
10.1994 - 09.2008
Working Foreman
Belou Construction
05.1990 - 10.1995
Geography and Climatology
Louisiana State University
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