GERARD JONES

GerardJ370@msn.com
370 North Clinton Street • East Orange, New Jersey 07017 • (973) 973-222-9921

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
NIKA Construction Group, LLC – Newark, New Jersey
Owner/Project Manager November 2006 – Present
Manage evaluate and determine appropriate construction methods and the most cost-effective plan and schedule. Divide all
required construction site activities into logical steps, budgeting the time required to meet established deadlines. Oversee the
selection of trade contractors to complete specific pieces of the project—which could include everything from structural
metalworking and plumbing to painting and carpet installation. Determine the labor requirement. Oversee the performance of
all trade contractors and responsible for ensuring that all work is completed on schedule. Responsible for obtaining all
necessary permits and licenses and, depending upon the contractual arrangements, direct or monitor compliance with building
and safety codes and other regulations. Meet regularly with owners, other constructors, trade contractors, vendors, architects,
engineers, and others to monitor and coordinate all phases of the construction project.

Ramirez Enterprise – Newark, New Jersey December 2005 – November 2006

Project Manager
Provided management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and
equipment, ensured that specifications were being followed, and work was processed on schedule and within budget.
Developed a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of projects following a logical pattern for utilization of resources;
Selected and coordinated work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project; Oversaw performance of all trade
contractors and reviews architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being
followed and obtained all necessary permits and licenses. Tracked and controlled construction schedule and associated costs to
achieve completion of project within time and monies allocated. Reported to owners and architects about progress and any
necessary modifications of plans.

Fisher Scientific – Morris Plains, New Jersey June 1997 – October 2005
Manager – Shipping and Receiving
Managed a department of 10 employees along with all aspects of the shipping and receiving department. Ensured that all
shipping and receiving operations functions were performed in a timely and cost effective manner consistent with
established operations procedures and Fisher Scientific requirements. Meet inventory control operational standards by
contributing inventory control information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality,
and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying inventory control system improvements. Ensured
accuracy of all shipping and receiving operations relative to compliance with Fisher Scientific requirements and
established procedures. Established and maintained positive relationships as needed with customer operational staff,
applicable Fisher Scientific staff and suppliers. Coordinated activities and establish communications with other Fisher
Scientific Regional Facilities as needed for shipping and receiving operations activities. Trained assigned on-site staff
supervisors and other staff along with following-up to ensure work is accurate and complete. Assured that operations
supplies are on-hand and available at all time. Planed and implemented appropriate staff levels consistent with workload
demands. Managed all personnel assignments, schedules, and deadlines. Cross-trained warehouse personnel in various
warehouse functions
Saxon Brothers Painting Company 1980 - 1996
Painter
Performed all types of industrial painting work. Prepared various surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, burning, sanding,
sandblasting or other means as necessary. Mixed, matched, and blended various paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, stains and
special protective coatings to achieve desired color, consistency, and drying properties. Caulks, putties, cements or plasters
holes and cracks. Cut and replaced glass in windows and doors. Painted buildings, structures, equipment, and furniture using
brush, spray gun or other applicator. Prepared wall and hangs paper or other wall covering material

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION:
• New Jersey Professional Estimators Environmental Awareness
• Skanska US Building Incorporated • Hearing Conservation
• Hazard Communication Training Ergonomics – Rogers’ Learning System
• Lockout/Tagout – Rogers’ Learning System • Bloodborne Pathogens – Rogers’ Learning System
• Personal Protective Equipment – Rogers’ Learning System