RESUME

May 7, 2010


Douglas M. Strain (Mike)
22 B Joe R Lee Rd
Carriere, Ms. 39426 Phone: 601-798-6353
Email: mdstrain[at]yahoo.com


OBJECTIVE: To obtain full-time employment with a company that I
can best utilize my skills and abilities as a construction
Manager.



QUALIFICATIONS: Over 39 years of professional experience in residential
And commercial construction.


Mississippi Licensed Residential Builder (current 2010)
Green Building Certified and BPI certified Energy Auditor

EDUCATION: Brazosport High School, Freeport, Tx. 1969
Lee College, Baytown, Tx. 1969-1970
Studies included industrial management, report writing
And drafting.

PERSONAL: Born October 3, 1950
Health - Good
Married - 23 years
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EXPERIENCE:
Aug. 2009 to May 2010: Reflect Tech , Austin Texas
Supervised residential roofing jobs and
Helped start a business to install Inflector
A radiant heat barrier for windows. The company
Is owned by my brother, Mark Strain.




Oct. 2006 to Aug. 2009: Coyote Construction, LLC. Carriere, MS.

Self employed Residential Builder of custom homes.
Also rebuilt flooded homes in Bridge City, Texas
After hurricane Ike.


Nov. 2005 to Sept. 2006: Nottingham Construction, LLC. Baker, La.
Job Title: Construction Superintendent
Responsible for assigned construction projects; to start, monitor and maintain progress of all phases of construction thru completion. Established a working relationship with the client , ensured quality, trust and integrity throughout the project. Project assignments
With Nottingham as listed below.

1) Rebuilt Family Dollar Store in Biloxi, Ms., that was partially
destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
2) Waste Treatment Facility Contract C for the city of
Hammond, La. (To increase city waste treatment)
3) Installation of temporary FEMA housing in Orleans, Plaquemines
and Tri-Parishes in south Louisiana.

Aug. 2002 to Nov. 2005: Jim Walter Homes, Inc., Tampa, Fl.
Job Titles: Project Manager, Construction Manager.
Responsible for four regional construction offices. Duties included monitoring the construction of single family homes and to maintain budget costs, quality construction, planning and scheduling of each unit. Supervised four construction managers and maintained approximately 75 plus homes under construction.


June 1997 to Aug 2002:
Self-employed as a residential builder. Ms State License No. R02776.
Builder of custom and spec homes. Pearl River County, MS.

June 1991 to June 1997:
Self-employed in residential remodeling
Pearl River County, Ms.

Mar. 1990 to June 1991: BE&K Const. Inc., Dupont Chemical Plant, Delisle, Ms.
Job Title- Instrumentation Warehouseman
Responsible for receiving, warehousing and distribution
of instrumentation equipment. Inspected equipment to
insure required specifications were met. Maintained
correct quantity and types of materials on hand to meet
job requirements.

October 1988 to March 1990:
Self-employed in residential remodeling
Pearl River County, Ms.

July 1986 to Sept. 1988: Hendrix Tobacco and Amusement Company, Carriere, Ms.
Job Title- Warehouseman and Repair Technician
Responsible for receiving and warehousing incoming merchandise.
Responsible for repairs to video/vending machines.



May 1984 to June 1986: Belmont Constructors, Inc., Houston, Tx.
Job Title- Scheduler/Estimator (Construction)
Prepared master schedule for construction bids. Computed cost factors
and prepared estimates for construction bids.




October 1979 to April 1984: Mobay Chemical Co., Baytown, Tx.
Job Title- Planner/Scheduler (Maintainance)
Responsible for maintenance work being planned, scheduled and
completed within budget. Worked with operations personnel to establish priorities for maintenance schedule. Planned manpower, material and equipment requirements.

June 1969 to October 1979: Brown & Root Constructors, Inc., Houston, Tx.
Job Titles- Planner/Scheduler, Painter Foreman, Carpenter, Insulator, Helper.
Started as a welder and pipefitter helper and worked up to a planner/scheduler.