PROFESSIONAL PROFILE



JAMES R. GUIBORD


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Knowledge of construction sequencing, construction techniques and scheduling
* Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures, proposals and cost estimates
* Expertise in building business relationships, customer loyalty and satisfaction and establishing long-term business partnerships
* Enthusiastic team player with an aggressive and persistent approach to identifying and resolving problems
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Excellent time management skills
* Able to fit in well with people at all levels
* Proactive and able to respond quickly and effectively to a rapidly changing environment
* Positive attitude and a solid work ethic
* Highly competent on the computer

EDUCATION
1976 MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
CIVIL ENGINEERING
* MAJOR: Structural engineering
* MINOR: Construction
* MINOR: Transportation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 JOSEPH FREED & ASSOCIATES.
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
* In charge of all phases of high end lofts, mixed-use projects and condominiums throughout Southeast Michigan. Developed corporate policy of quality assurance company wide. Worked extensively with the Development, Marketing and Sales teams.

1995 2004 UNITED HOME BUILDERS, INC.
PRESIDENT ( self employed )
* Built high end custom homes in the Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Rochester Hills, Lathrup Village and Oakland Township areas.


JAMES R. GUIBORD
PAGE 2



1985 1995 JOHN RICHARDS DEVELOPMENT CORP.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / ESTIMATOR
* In charge of all phases of construction of high end homes. Coordinated the workflow and activities of all trades and monitoring of each home to ensure it met the established quality standards.

1981 1985 HERMAN FRANKEL ORGANIZATION
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT / ESTIMATOR
* In charge of all phases of construction of high end single family custom homes and condominiums. Coordinated and maintained client relationships throughout the construction process. Prepared purchase orders and change orders and generally made sure the projects ran smoothly right through closing.

1976 1981 IVAN FRANKEL CONSTRUCTION CO.
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
* In charge of all phases of construction of production residential homes. Built 50 to 80 homes a year. Was in charge of all land development for the Avon Hills Subdivision. Also in charge of all closing lists of the homes.

1969 --> IVAN FRANKEL CONSTRUCTION CO.
LABORER / ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ( SUMMERS )
* In charge of opening all homes under construction in the morning. Checked with subcontractors reported to the project superintendent. Kept homes clean and free of debris to make for a safe working environment. Locked all homes under construction at the end of the work day.


SUMMARY
* Over 30 years of residential and commercial construction experience, specializing in the management, estimation and sales of construction projects. Experience includes negotiating contracts, overseeing subcontractors, invoicing and billing, communicating with the owners regarding scheduling, completion, resolution of problems, tracking budgets and controlling expenses, purchasing and repair with an emphasis on preventative maintenance.