GERALDINE GRIMAL 300 Racquet Club Road, #105 * Weston, FL 33326 * 954-270-8228 *

Residential Building Contractor * Real Estate Broker* Interior Design Consultant

Equipped with eleven years of progressively responsible experience in interior/e
xterior/architectural design, residential construction, commercial development,
and home renovation. Coordinates high levels of creativity, visualization, detai
l, and practical implementation to design super-luxury aesthetics that incorpora
te an individual's cultural values, background, education, tastes, and goals. Of
fers proven abilities in preparing accurate estimates for time, labor, and mater
ials. Takes on projects directly with enthusiasm, tenacity, and determination, w
orking effectively under pressure to deliver results on time, within budget, and
to specification. Applies entrepreneurial, construction, and marketing skills t
o achieve revenue goals and reduce costs while ensuring product quality and work
place safety. Dual citizenship (US/France); is fluent in French and learning bot
h Italian and Spanish. Travels extensively, domestically and internationally. Ar
eas of expertise include:
Project Management
Proposal Preparation
Jobsite Management
Product Marketing
Office Administration
Startup Operations
Vendor Sourcing
Code Compliance
Promotions
Team Leadership
International Business
Bid Negotiation
Interior Design
Sales
Writing
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
* Personally constructed, or assisted in constructing, homes that produced more
than $105M in aggregate sales over the last ten years.
* Delivered substantial savings to an employer by performing in multiple concur
rent roles (residential contractor, permit submitter, development manager, inter
ior designer, real estate broker) and leveraging licensure to obtain vendor disc
ounts.
* Increased sales by $3.7M in a down market and generated the income needed to
carry a development's salary, office, and overhead expenses by contacting existi
ng homeowners to solicit home addition/renovation business, including lanais, ho
me theaters, fireplaces, interior re-designing, ultimate summer kitchens, and po
ol houses.
* Creatively managed costs to deliver high-impact designs within stringent budg
ets; controlled expenses by conducting Internet research for ideas and products
as well as shopping locally, domestically, and internationally to embellish the
interior of homes with superior finishes and provide unique décor elements that enc
ompassed customers' highest standards at reduced costs.
* Expanded a company's market share and revenue by implementing and marketing (
via direct mail) a concierge-like program to provide homeowners with property ma
nagement services in their absence.
* Reduced headcount, consolidated positions, and improved remaining employees'
efficiency, enabling a company to solicit business more easily, execute construc
tion more rapidly, and meet customer requirements more completely.
CAREER TRACK
WESTON CUSTOM HOMES, General Contractor, Interior Designer, Real Estate Broker 2
006 to 2010
Manages Windmill Reserve, with 94 residential lots valued at $300M+ and construc
tion lead times of over two years.
* Shows, sells, and manages new home construction, resales, and remodels for a
luxury residential development.
* Promotes three product lines: The Shores ($1.7M-$2.8M); The Lakes ($2.8M-$6M)
; and The Estates ($3.5M-$12M).
* Assists and counsels custom buyers on architectural and interior design optio
ns; forges strong, long-term client relationships.
* Performs as spec home interior/exterior designer and advises the architect re
garding new home designs.
* Estimates project costs for custom construction and prepares renovation proje
ct proposals for existing customers.
* Initiates permitting of house plans through government and environmental agen
cies, a process that can take up to three months.
* Contacts ~50 subcontractors for bids on earthwork, structural, electrical, pl
umbing, gas, cabinetry, and flooring.
* Reviews closing statements to verify homeowners receive the level of finishes
for which they paid.
* Supervises construction activities, including assigning daily project workflo
w as well as coordinating trades and office staff.
* Following construction completion, verifies that the punch list is finished t
o customer satisfaction.
* Ensures the management company adheres to established standards and that home
owners comply with HOA rules.
* Attends/participates in monthly meetings on development status, construction,
and new-home sales.
RC'S MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING INC., Residential Contractor 1999 to 2006
Managed and designed spec home construction projects valued at up to $40M.
* Performed interior/exterior selections of home designs.
* Researched and purchased interior/exterior finishes.
* Oversaw office affairs and finance, including bidding, invoice negotiation, b
ookkeeping, and insurance.
* Supervised office personnel, vendors, and subcontractor crews.
CREDENTIALS
State of Florida: Certified Residential Contractor [CRC]; Residential Contractor
's License; Licensed Real Estate Broker; Fluent French
Nova Southeastern University: Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies * Cambria/Ang
lia University, England: Legal Exchange Program Knowledgeable in Microsoft Works
, Excel, Quick Books & MLS