Eager to contribute exceptional background in the Window, Wall Systems and Building Waterproofing industry toward supporting a progressive organization in achieving business goals.

 

 

         Exemplary industry experience spans window manufacturing, glazing, construction estimating, construction management, window estimating, window sales, construction defect investigations, and field water testing.

         Substantial experience in providing high-level consulting services and due diligence on new and existing construction projects.

         Retained as expert witness in 400+ litigation cases throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona.

         Provided depositions for more than 100 cases and testified in both jury trials and arbitrations.

         Professional credentials include International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Inspector, and Certified EIFS Third-Party Inspector by Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau.

         Excel in conducting comprehensive field testing for windows, wall systems, glazing and general waterproofing of building structures.

 

 

Thomas Consulting Group/ Fenestration Specialties Inc., Huntington Beach, CA, 2004 to Present 

President

• Proficiently provide third-party inspection services which encompass field water testing on curtain wall, window wall, storefront, window and EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems) for new commercial, industrial, institutional and residential construction projects.
• Provide peer review of architectural and shop drawings, quickly identifying/noting areas of concern.
• Partner with building owners and management companies to inspect, water-test, and oversee remedial repairs on exterior curtain walls, window wall, window systems, stucco and EIFS wall systems of existing structures.  
• Collaborate with legal and insurance professionals on complex construction defect litigation projects.
• Conduct visual inspections, perform and/or witness field water testing on window/wall systems, and review contract documents provided by client.
• Inspect water testing matrixes and reports, prepare written reports with repair recommendations, and accurately determine building code, industry standard and/or contract document violations.
• Attend expert meetings and mediation sessions and testify in depositions, trials and arbitrations.

 

Galkos Construction, Huntington Beach, CA, 2003 to 2004

Outside Sales Representative

         Conducted highly informative and persuasive in-home presentations to promote and sell sunrooms, replacement windows and Tex-Cote products.

         Negotiated product pricing and contract terms to close the sale, and facilitated excellent follow-up with clients to ensure satisfaction and maximize referrals.

 

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CA International Inc. /WT Consultants, Huntington Beach, CA, 1990 to 2003                                         

Managing Consultant

         Reliably provided peer review of comprehensive architectural and shop drawings.

         Delivered third-party inspection services inclusive of field water testing on curtain wall, window wall, storefront, window and EIFS wall systems for new construction projects.

         Inspected, performed water tests, and prepared remedial repairs on exterior curtain wall, window wall, window systems, stucco and EIFS systems of existing structures for building owners and management companies.

         Seamlessly cooperated with numerous legal and insurance professionals on complex construction defect litigation cases.  

         Demonstrated exemplary multi-tasking expertise toward scrutinizing contract documents provided by client, identifying building code or industry standard violations, and preparing visual inspection and water testing matrices and reports.

         Attended and participated in expert meetings and mediation sessions, and testified in depositions, trials and arbitrations.

         Concurrently served as Deputy Inspector within Special Inspection Division for city of San Diego s EIFS projects.

 

                   

 

Prior background includes role as Journeyman Glazier for multiple glass and curtain wall firms and as Partner for Aerolite Glass and Mirror Inc., Huntington Beach, CA.

 

 

Building Inspection, Coast Line Community College, Huntington Beach, CA 

 

Construction Management Institute, Anaheim, CA

 

 

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International Code Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <INSERT JOB TITLE/POSITION> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

I bring to you outstanding skills in conducting field testing of windows and wall systems for building structures, strong consultative expertise, and proficiency in providing due diligence on broad-based projects. I have also been called on as an expert witness in more than 400 litigation cases as a result of substantial knowledge and experience. I m a Certified Building Inspector and Certified EIFS Third-Party Inspector with excellent organizational, planning, reporting and communication skills which are paramount as a <INSERT JOB TITLE/POSITION>.   

  

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a self-motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through seasoned industry experience and proven leadership attributes. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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