Brendan M^cCarthy

9312 NW 24 Pl

Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

(786) 298-0896

The purpose of this resume is to secure a position as a project manager for an interior or general contractor. Lotspeich Company, Inc currently employs me as a project manager. I have been employed in this manner since 2005.

I have a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the University of Miami, four years experience in customer service for Publix Supermarkets, two years experience in an engineering environment as a owner's representative for construction projects through my last position as Senior Telecommunications Field Supervisor for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, and three years experience as a project manager with Lotspeich Company, among other jobs.

I am looking to continue and further my career as a project manager for an interior contractor or a general contractor. I am looking for a compensation package which includes a competitive salary (at least $90,000 and varying depending on the quality of other benefits and the amount of the commission) plus commission (typical in my current area is 10% of all job profit in excess of $200,000 per year), health insurance (dental and vision a plus), car expenses reimbursed (gas, tolls, parking, maintenance, and a monthly stipend to cover wear and tear; a company car may be considered as an alternate), 4 weeks of vacation per year, sick leave and personal days as may be needed, paternity leave of at least 2 weeks (I plan to have 2-4 more children in the future), an office (my choice of cabinetry and furniture is a plus) or work from home with a stipend for office supplies, reimbursement for work expenses (gifts/meals with clients, office supplies, etc), a cell phone with e-mail access (my choice a plus), relocation assistance a plus, and most importantly a good friendly working environment. I prefer to work for a company that treats employees like family and where hard work is noticed and rewarded. Since I am searching for a job in Maryland, and my work experience is all in Florida, I will need some assistance learning the local building codes and I will need some time to make contacts at local firms. I believe that I can overcome these obstacles faster than average and that I will be an asset to your firm.

I will bring a variety of experience, most recently that of a project manager, as well as a wealth of knowledge, to my company. I have more than just job experience. My father is an English Professor at the University of Miami and I have excellent written and verbal communication skills (no one has assisted me in the preparation of this resume). Since written skills are so important to my position as a project manager, I would be willing to submit college essays as part of my portfolio if requested to do so. If you need my skills as a webmaster, a phone technician, or a computer technician; I offer these skills as well. Also, my specialization in college was business law, so I have an in depth knowledge of contracts, liens and other aspects of law.

My interior construction experience includes drywall, doors and hardware, bathroom partition and accessory installation, acoustical ceilings, metal ceilings, wood ceilings and computer access floors. Through subcontractors, I have also carried stucco/plaster, painting/wallcovering, carpeting and other miscellaneous details.

My resume is attached. I can provide references if needed. My current company does not know that I am searching for a job, and I will need to give them sufficient notice if I am hired, so I am available to start work approximately 2-4 weeks after receiving a job offer from your firm.

Brendan McCarthy

Brendan M^cCarthy

9312 NW 24 Pl.

Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Phone (786) 298-0986

E-mail : brendan@darkskies.org

Brendan M^cCarthy

Summary of Qualifications	2005 – 2008 Lotspeich Company, Inc Miami, FL Project Manager/Estimator My average contract amount is $250,000 with jobs ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000. My largest job is currently in progress, called the Miami Intermodal Center. A complete portfolio of work is available upon request. I respond to invitations to bid, receive and review bid documents, perform takeoff on On Screen Takeoff software or by hand, estimate the project (drywall, ceilings, computer access floors), and submit a proposal to the general contractor. I correspond with the general contractor and negotiate contracts. I review contracts for scope elements and common problems, then submit them to upper management for final review and signature. I then order materials, meet with the project superintendent, coordinate work with the general contractor, and supervise construction. I prepare and submit product submittals, monthly payment requisitions and other job documentation for the general contractor. At job completion, I create and monitor punch lists, attend final meetings, submit closeout documents such as warranties, and work with the general contractor until final payment is received. I am also in charge of the On Screen Takeoff software and phone system in the office, as well as assisting with computer problems at field offices. 2003 – 2005 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Miami, FL Senior Telecommunications Field Supervisor Communicate with the media about technology-related concerns. Review new and remodeled fire station designs at all stages of development. This requires a through knowledge of blueprints and building codes as they relate to telecommunications. Verify all telecommunication needs are possible with the proposed design. Make frequent site visits to verify that it is being built as per the design. I review and help draft building plans for new stations and renovations. Be on-call to set up the Mobile Command Center; and respond, with lights and siren, to where it has been deployed. Responsible for 69 buildings, including all fire stations and life guard stations. Responsible for operation of, and maintenance to, all radio, phone, and communications systems. Emergency Vehicle Trained for responding to disasters when necessary. 1998 - 2006 University of Miami Miami, FL Director of the Observatory, Physics Department Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the observatory from 1998-2003, after 2003 day to day work was turned over to an assistant director. Repairing and maintaining the building and all equipment. Making decisions about all aspects of observatory operation. 1999 - 2008 WVUM Miami, FL Station Engineer & Sports Engineer From 1998 to 2003, this was a 30 hour per week job. Then I stepped down and became a consultant until 2008. As Station Engineer, responsible for overseeing all aspects of station engineering. I repaired equipment, approved purchases, maintained facilities and acted as a technical advisor. As Network Engineer, responsible for all computers in the station and two servers. As Sports Engineer, responsible for remote broadcast equipment As DJ, responsible for operation of the radio station. 2001 - 2007 Miami-Dade OEM/EOC Miami, FL Volunteer with the Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Center. 2001 - Present CERT Miami, FL Communications Commander for the Miami-Dade County Community Emergency Response Team My position as communications commander put me in charge of frequency coordination and inter-team communications in a disaster from 2001-2006. Now I am still a trained volunteer but am no longer in a management roll. As with all CERT members, my primary responsibility is that of saving lives after disasters. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department has trained me on triage and basic medical care. In the event of an emergency, CERT teams and the OEM work together to triage and care for the wounded until Fire-Rescue can arrive. This program is run according to FEMA guidelines and cooperates with FEMA in disaster recovery. 1999 - 2001 E.Spire Communications Fort Lauderdale, FL Technical Support Representative Attained positions of level two technician and alternate weekend supervisor. 1996 - 1999 Publix Supermarkets, Inc. Miami, FL Office Cashier (Customer Service) 1994 - 1995 Sensational Software Weston, FL Technician
Education	2002 - 2003 University of Miami Miami, FL Masters of Business Administration specializing in the Legal Implications of Business 1998 - 2002 University of Miami Miami, FL Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Legal Studies
Additional professional activities	Certified on “Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service” by the American Management Association. Honored Member of the National Registry of America’s Professionals, 2002-2003 Edition (Listed for my position as Station Engineer at WVUM). Certified on On Screen Takeoff by On Center Software Master's Certificate in Written English from Brainbench.com Certificate in Project Management from Brainbench.com
Professional memberships	Member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers, Miami Chapter. Amateur Radio Operator (Technician Class).