EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

I bring over 24 years of consulting experience as a construction consultant. I have extensive experience with commercial and residential properties, small and large, related to construction cost estimating.  My experience includes: CAD drafting, independent / joint scope documents with representatives of the insured, desktop analysis of scope and estimates/invoices, as well as verification of code upgrades.  Currently, my duties include building repair/replacement estimates and the evaluation of fire, water and smoke damage to structure, as well as any form of natural disaster (wind, hail, tornado, hurricanes, etc.). This work typically includes site surveys, determination of scope, damage documentation, preparation of repair or replacement cost estimates, and drafting of moisture surveys and floor/roof layouts. I also analyze contractors and public adjusters estimate to find the errors or difference in the pricing per todays standard. I have obtained my degree in Construction Management from Ashworth College in Atlanta Georgia. I am also a Double Master with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), JWR (Journeyman Water Restoration Technician) (WTR/CCT/RRT/HST/AMRT), MSR (Master Fire & Smoke Restorer (FSRT/UFT/OCT/CCT/HST)) and MTC (Master Textile Cleaner (CCT/UFT/OCT/RRT/CRT). Lastly, I hold my OSHA, 10 Hour Construction Program Card.

My experience includes preparing repair estimates for universities, municipalities, manufacturing facilities, food processing facilities, airports, government installations, nursing homes, large warehouses, office buildings, hotels, high rises, restaurants, multiple family dwellings, apartment and condominium complexes, racetracks, arenas, shopping centers (strip malls and large malls), ship yards, schools, institutions, banks,  registered historical buildings (commercial and residential), as well as numerous custom residential properties.

WORK HISTORY:

2018 – Present              CEO – JDH, Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois

2000 – 2018                  Xactimate Trainer, Analysis – Madsen, Kneppers & Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

1997 – 2000                  Administrative Assistant – Madsen, Kneppers & Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Ashworth College, Atlanta Georgia, 2008 – 2010, Construction Management
• The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC); Journeyman Water Restorer (JSR), Master Fire & Smoke Restorer (MSR) & Master Textile Cleaner (MTC), Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT), Upholstery Fabric Cleaning Technician (UFT), Odor Control Technician (OCT), Health and Safety Technician / OSHA 10-Hour (HST), Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT), Water Restoration Technician (WRT), Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician (RRT), Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT), Color Repair Technician (CRT) & ID number 63945425
• OSHA; 10 Hour Construction Program
• Moraine Valley Community College, 1997 – 2001, emphasis on: Architectural Design (CAD)