JAMES SIMMONS 40 Village Pointe Ln North Carolina, 28803 Phone: 828 505 3618 Mobile: 828 808 0001

Email: jimsims@earthlink.net OBJECTIVE I'm Looking for long term employment with a well established company that rewar ds performance and encourages promotion, with my background and personality I br ing stability and confidence to management, conflict and difficult deadlines. Wi th over 30 years in management and customer relations, 8 years event planning an d production, superior computer skills and project management training, I will q uickly become an invaluable asset to any corporate organization. WORK HISTORY Mar 2009 Self Employed Contractor/Consultant to Present Service based company providing project management and maintenan ce services for local contractors. I also provide ebay consulting and setup, dir ect to business sales, and emergency repair service. Aug 2007 to March 2009 Commercial Project Manager Tyner Construction Asheville NC 28704 I managed the commercial construction division for Tyner Construction in Burnsv ille NC, including estimating, bidding, preparing subcontracts, on site project management, job close out, and financial review. Provided customer relation solu tions, developed new subcontractor base, and established personal relationships with local building authorities. Managed to large contracts in downtown Ashevill e, a $600,000.00 remodel of Asheville Gastroenterology, and a $520,000.00 addit ion to Asheville Plastic Surgery center. Apr 2006 to Aug 2007 President JES Gen Contracting Ft Myers FL This was a small consulting company I started to help local businesses and some of my existing customers from Florida Aluminum & Steel with startup operations. I provided complete back office startup, Demographic research, Quick Books Pro, including payroll, cost codes, job costing, marketing, and created business mode ls to predict revenues and future profit expectations. Oct 2001 to Apr 2006 Executive Project analyst Florida Aluminum & Steel Ft Myers FL 33908 I was recruited and relocated to Florida by the CEO of Florida Aluminum to be p art of the new management team for this expanding company. My position was proje ct analyst and new market development manager. I reviewed all divisions for job cost, job closeout, change orders, contract revisions, and prepared company POC each month. I also worked with the continuous improvement team to reduce product ion costs and improve time management. Sold 2 million in new work, developed new products, and researched alternative methods in supply chain and out sourcing.

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EDUCATION Pro Media Training and educational Services: Atlanta GA. Certified Pro Tools Operator

Dec 2003 to Feb 2004 American International University Masters Business Administration 4.0 Grade Point Average Aug 1972 to Jun 1980 Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Bachelor Fine Arts 3.8 Grade Point Average SOFTWARE/COMPUTER Extensive Microsoft training, various estimating systems, business model softwa re, data bases, on-line research, marketing design and development, exceptional computer skills, Microsoft Word, Access, Excell, Power Point, Quick Books Pro, SBT Accounting software, Business Pro, on line research, ebay power seller. ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Licensed General contractor in 2 states, 8 years audio production expierence, 4 years restaurant design and management, certified Pro Tools Engineer, profession al musician, and recording artist, excellent problem solving abilities, creative and confident, able to work under pressure and within time sensitive situations , can obtain security clearance, exceptional communication and leadership skills . LANGUAGE SKILLS 4 years Spanish in college, currently mild construction level, can be recovere d if needed. REFERENCES: Scott Jackson CEO Florida Aluminum & Steel Benson Tyner: Owner Tyner Construction Congressman Harry Mitchell, State of AZ. Dr, James McDonoungh, Asheville Plastic Surgery Ctr, Jennifer Reinhardt: Asheville Gastroenterology Associates Please call for more information, references and skill sets. Willing to relocate , benefits and salary are negotiable.