Thomas Cusker
Walls,MS
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at A to Z Construction Services, adept in operations management and relationship building. Excelled in enhancing business strategies, ensuring product excellence, and surpassing customer satisfaction. Skilled in project management and customer relations, achieving innovative solutions and operational excellence without compromising compliance or quality.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / COO
A to Z Construction Services
Memphis, TN
06.1997 - Current
- Over 27 years with A to Z Construction Services: Employed, became managing partner and eventually Owner of the company.
- Started as residential remodeling company focusing on roofing replacement and repairs as well as general remodeling.
- Multi-family capital improvement contractor focusing on full exterior renovation (roofing replacement, siding, windows, paint, and gutters), as well as fire and water restoration from frozen sprinklers flooding entire buildings to kitchen fires and multi-unit fires requiring full roof structure replacement with complete unit rebuild, including full electrical, mechanical, and plumbing replacement brought up to code.
- Medical facility capitol upgrades as well as expansion. Improving clinical space while fully operational to include flooring, millwork, ceilings and lighting replacement. Assist facilities with bringing firewalls into compliance with state requirements.
- Retail and restaurant build-out.
- Roof replacement to schools, churches, office buildings, multi-family, medical facilities. One story to 12 story buildings. Installed modified bitumen, TPO, PVC with full manufacturer warranties up to 25 years.
- Retail facilities maintenance team specializing in minor nuisance repairs to capitol improvements to spaces. We have worked for major grocery chains, most all major retails stores, distribution facilities as well as medical clinics.
Installation Manager
Diamond Exteriors
Memphis, TN
01.1997 - 06.1997
- Assigned and oversaw crews on the installation of residential shingle roofing.
- Managed quality control.
- Troubleshoot existing problems with roofs prior to my hire, and oversee repairs to ensure roofs meet warranty requirements.
Assistant Project Manager - Owners Rep.
Grand Casino and Resorts
Tunica, MS
07.1996 - 03.1997
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Liaised with project manager to independently manage smaller projects or contribute to tasks and activities on larger projects.
- Procured and organized project documents, reports and files.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.
Builder - Seabee's
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Groton, CT
12.1989 - 07.1996
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Monitored construction schedules to keep projects on track.
- Interpreted blueprints and architectural diagrams to guide construction processes.
- Operated heavy machinery, including forklifts, loaders, excavators, dozers, and dump trucks for construction tasks.
- Built concrete forms for footings and walls.
- Placed and finished concrete grade beams, columns, walls, overhead slabs, and flat work.
Education
Associate of Science -
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT06-1995
Associate of Science - Landscape Architecture / Construction Management
Alfred State College
AlfredSkills
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Project estimating
- Project management
- Operations management
- Business management
Affiliations
- Active member of my Church, taught High School Catechesis for more than 10 years, member parish council, member men's group - Knights of Columbus.
- Active runner, trail runner - have completed distances from marathon to 100 miles.
Certification
- 3M Fire Protection level 1, 2, 3
- EPA RRP Lead Safe Certified Renovator
- Xactimate Insurance Estimating, Certified Level 1 & 2
- Polyglass certified roofing installer - Modified Bitumen
- Mule-Hide certified roofing installer - TPO/PVC
- Atlas Roofing certified installer - Shingles
- Qualifying agent for the following licenses:
- TN - BC-A, BC-B, CMC (Full Mechanical)
- MS - Building Construction / Full Mechanical
- AR - Building Commercial / Residential
Timeline
Owner / COO
A to Z Construction Services
06.1997 - Current
Installation Manager
Diamond Exteriors
01.1997 - 06.1997
Assistant Project Manager - Owners Rep.
Grand Casino and Resorts
07.1996 - 03.1997
Builder - Seabee's
U.S. Navy Active Duty
12.1989 - 07.1996
Associate of Science -
Three Rivers Community College
Associate of Science - Landscape Architecture / Construction Management
Alfred State College
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