CHRISTINE A.V. ZIENTAK
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A results oriented, high-energy, hands on professional with a successful record of accomplishments within the construction industry. Over 11 years experience in the residential homebuilding business highly skilled in job estimating and material takeoffs, contract development and negotiation, construction management, and customer service with a focus on providing the highest quality products.
Major strengths include poised and competent leadership, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, strong supervisory skills including hiring, termination, scheduling, training, and complete accounting and administrative functions. A proven track record of increasing sales, market share, and company profitability. Ability to read and understand construction blueprints, fluency in industry related computer programs and internet savvy.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Vasiliou Homes, Inc. - Queensbury, NY
President, 1997 to Present
Positioned company as a top design/build firm on the leading edge of market trends, received Energy Star Certification and pursuing NAHB Certified Green Professional designation.
Responsible for the retention and oversight of all sub-contractors in daily activities on single-family home and land development projects.
In charge of hiring and supervising a staff of ten employees; assigning and inspecting all tasks throughout the entire construction process.
Schedule, monitor, and inspect all work on homes from conception to completion.
Maintain budgets, process invoices and payments, and control overhead costs in the construction of 10 to 22 single-family, custom homes annually, depending on market conditions.
Developed and constructed six new home subdivisions, building more than 150 custom homes over eleven years.
Responsible for the design of new home plans and specifications intended to meet changing market demands.
First and only woman builder to participate in Saratoga Builders Association Showcase of Homes.
Recognized with 25 professional builder awards over the past four years in the Saratoga Showcase of Homes for best architectural design, interior floor plan, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and overall workmanship.

Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS - Baltimore, MD
Chief Executive Officer, 1994 to 1997
In charge of all daily operations of 3,400 member trade association and two subsidiary organizations.
Managed a staff of 16 and an annual operating budget in excess of $6 million; reported directly to Board of Directors.
Coordinated the transition from regional multiple listing service to largest multi-state MLS in the country.
Worked with legal counsel, state, and national associations to settle litigation seeking non-Realtor access to multiple listing service.
Created a long-range strategic plan for Association detailing the merger and regionalization of four local Realtor associations.

Plymouth County Board of REALTORS - Pembroke, MA
Executive Vice President, 1992 to 1994
Supervised a staff of five employees and an annual operating budget of over $2 million; reported directly to Board of Directors.
Worked with local and state association leadership to develop and implement a statewide multiple listing service.
Implemented a mediation service for dispute resolution among Realtors and consumers; received accreditation in mediation and professional standards instruction.
Warren County Association of REALTORS - Glens Falls, NY
Executive Officer, 1990 to 1992
First professional administrator of the Association; reported directly to Board of Directors.
Implemented an organizational structure and committee framework for member participation; created and executed a strategic plan for Association.

EDUCATION
Russell Sage College, Troy, NY, 1987 to 1990
30 Credit Hours in Master Business Administration Program

Russell Sage College, Troy, NY, 1982 to 1986
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Management

AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Home Builders
New York State Association of Home Builders
Builders and Remodelers of Northern New York (Treasurer)
Saratoga Builders Association
Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce

REFERENCES
Available upon request