JESSE E. CRAFT
5823 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90601
Cell Phone 559-310-5900 moosemilker[at]att.net


CAREER SUMMARY: Master Craftsmen, Artificer and Contractor. As construction superintendent for housing, government and commercial projects, including light/heavy, I interact with architects, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors and government officials. I have hands on and thorough working knowledge of all aspects of construction and equipment.

EXPERIENCE:

SELF EMPLOYED- BUILDER/DEVELOPER2004-2009
Purchased and split land, developed 2 mini subdivisions
Purchased all building materials
Brought in streets, utilities and water
Interacted with city officials and inspectors

JM CONSTRUCTION INC. - Construction Superintendent1999-2004
Liaison between all subcontractors, city officials, inspectors, and homeowners
Built/completed 270 homes
Projects from concept to completion

A-BEST KITCHENS AND BATH INC. - Owner/Manager 1986-1999
Manufactured kitchen cabinets and counter tops for retail sales
Managed 40 including installers, cabinet makers and office personnel
Supervised installation crews for all projects up to 1200 units

KATHYS CRANES CONSTRUCTION- Construction Manager 1980-1984
Estimator and negotiator with government agencies for an 8 (a) certified government contractor
Managed employees and subcontractors
Completed projects: Veterans Administration, U.S Bureau of Mines,
U.S Air Force, U.S. Post Office, HUD, and Army Core of Engineers
GENERAL PANTS CORPORATION- Traveling Superintendent1968-1974
Superintendent for a national retailer
Customized 65 retail stores for tenant improvements in 17 states
Hired subcontractors and dealt with city officials in each city
Supervised all work to meet company specifications

EDUCATION: Edison High School Minnesota
Carpenters Union Apprentice Program-Journeyman
LICENSE: General Contractor 1969-1986 Minnesota
I OWN A CLASS A MOTOR HOME, CAN LIVE/TRAVEL ANYWHERE FOR THE JOB