Richard Ghignone 777 Dunlavy #4310, Houston, Texas 77019 713-679-1994 rg159e936@westpost.

net Personal Statement: I am seeking a position in the construction field that will utilize training and skills developed over the 20+ years working in the commercial construction and residential remodeling indu stry. Having worked in a capacity as a General and Sub-Contractor my responsibi lities included all phases of construction from receipt of Blue Prints; review w ith customers and architects, permit filings, material acquisition and all phase s of a project from demolition through completed projects. As a results oriented person I take great pride in working closely with supervi sors, managers, architects, building inspectors, city agencies, subcontractors, suppliers and crews for both residential and commercial clients. I have supervi sed crews on multiple sites at one time with jobs as simple as roofing repair to total tear down and complete rebuilds on commercial and residential projects. Summary of Skills: * Ability to work as a Laborer, Trade Specialist or Supervisor. * Operation of Bobcats, Mini Excavators and Backhoes: Knowledge of machines cap abilities and limitations to operate with efficient and safe digging practices. * Commercial Union tile setter installing marble, granite, porcelain and ceramic tile. * Framing: Commercial & Residential. Rough framing (wood & metal studs). * Installation of windows, doors, flooring and trim as per blueprints. * Sheathing both plywood and sheetrock. Interior sheetrock. Installed as per bl ueprints. * Torch down roofing, cooper standing seam roofs, and regular roofing dimensiona l and tab shingles. * Installation of Kitchens and Bathrooms. Residential and commercial. * Installation of Recreational Playgrounds and Athletic equipment for various mu nicipalities and private agencies and for the manufacturers on projects they have con tracted for * Decking and Railings as related to deck installations. Installations as per bl ueprints. * Installation of suspended ceilings per blueprints. * Concrete work to include footings, sidewalks and slabs. Work History May 1984 - October 2008, RCI Construction LLC; A New York Licensed and Insured Gen. Contractor March 2010 - July 2010, Census Bureau of the United States. Temporary position. Census review. July 2010 - November 2010, University of Houston, Facilities Management. Hired as a skilled laborer for a 4 month project as a carpenter with the skilled trad es department. Excellent reference available. December 2010 - Current, Commercial and Residential contract work. Excellent r eferences available. Organizations: 1994-2000 North Central Kiwanis - New York. Elected offices held: Treasurer, Se cretary, Vice President and President. Education: Johnson and Wales College of Business Providence, Rhode Island

Major: Business Computer Programs: Microsoft Word and Excel References Supplied Upon Request.