Titus Vaus
Warrensburg,NY
Summary
As the owner of Thurman Rustics Carpentry, I excelled in project management and customer relations and boosted client retention through exceptional service, and high quality results. Leveraging strong communication and operational skills, I successfully secured repeat business and referrals. I am a talented builder with an eye for detail. I possess excellent technical skills with experience in home renovations, new construction, plumbing, electrical, and concept design. I am an adept communicator and able to provide my customers with insights and ideas to bring their projects to life while adhering to building codes. I have worked with all sorts of municipal agencies and professional companies for my projects As a small business owner who frequently works alone, I have developed essential organizational qualities and have more than 20 years of experience In construction. My personability is highly effective and I am comfortable working and communication with people from all walks of life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Thurman Rustics Carpentry
Thurman
01.2006 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Implemented efficiency and adeptness to projects by use of time management skills and attention to detail.
- Maintained frequent communication with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
- Negotiated price, needs, and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- In year 2024 I completed 2 major renovation projects for customers: I remodeled a building into an art studio from design to completion in glens falls, and I did a complete renovation of a 2bed/2bath 1000sqft cottage for a church camp in lake luzerne, NY.
- In 2025 I designed and built a multistory barn with attached greenhouse for a garlic farm in North River, NY
- In year 2026 I renovated small house in Diamond Point, NY and im presently building a cottage for a customer in Indian Lake, NY
Education
Forestry
Paul Smiths College
Paul Smiths, NYLiberal Arts
Suny Adirondack
Queensbury, NYHigh School Diploma -
The Kings School
Lake Luzerne, NY06.1996
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Design coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Consulting
- Worksite safety
- Blueprint Reading
- Commercial construction experience
- Project estimation and bidding
- Residential construction
- Desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
Certification
New York State Licensed Realtor
Timeline
Owner
Thurman Rustics Carpentry
01.2006 - Current
Forestry
Paul Smiths College
Liberal Arts
Suny Adirondack
High School Diploma -
The Kings School