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Christopher Cafiero

Christopher Cafiero

Keansburg, NJ, US

 

About 

Currently I am the President and Co-Founder of Nuance Innovative Shading Solutions LLC. For the past 8 years I have worked in the shading solutions industry working high profile projects. Some of our high profile clients include, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, The Durst Organization, CBRE, Bovis Lend Lease, Skanska, Dimeo, Gartner, Permasteelisa, Enclos, and many others. I have also worked with top leading architects such as Renzo Piano and Pei Cobb Freed. My daily responsibilities range from estimating and submitting proposals to site visits and labor management.  My biggest contribution is maintaining excellent communication between all parties involved in the contracting process. I work with the manufacture, engineers, architects, clients and field coordinators on a daily basis to ensure projects are completed as intended.

My company is doing well and although we may be able to continue flourishing my partner can no longer continue to be a part of the business due to health issues. Since owning a business for much of my adulthood I'm looking to learn from others and broaden my spectrum. I want to be able to take direction and follow through. I am looking to take on a new role in company which I can help the company succeed and also help further my career.

I would graciously accept a position in the construction industry as an assistant manager, field coordinator, or sub-contractor project manager.

Employment 

Nuance Innovative Shading Solutions LLC., Brooklyn, NY, US, President

President:
Responsibilities:
Office management, (invoices, proposals, expense reports, purchase orders, etc..)
Sales and Marketing; Direct liaison between manufacture and clients. Responsible for contract dealerships.
Project manager; Split on site field coordination with other project managers and partner. Ran projects from start to finish.

Feb 2013 - current
 

The DK Group, inc & KC, inc, Marshfield, MA, US, Project Manager/Owner

• Supervised the installation of shading systems
• Overseeing all the major projects in the NYC and New England area
• Maintained constant communication with project managers, supervisors, architects,
cooperating trades, and building coordinators.
• Created timelines and scheduling for all jobs.
• Responsible for work tickets, payroll and expenses.
• Performed take-offs for bids and quotes, assisted with shop drawings.
• Assisted the regional sales director, visited architects, general contractors and clients.
• Onsite programming technician, working with low voltage and line voltage.

Partner in secondary company called KCI which was formed to handle a separate part of the industry market of shading systems.

Nov 2007 - Jan 2013
 

The Kitchen (Jamie-Lynn's Kitchen, inc), Brooklyn, NY, US, Owner/GM

• Opened up restaurant & catering company from ground up.
• Completely constructed fully functional 75 seat restaurant from start to finish.
• Ran a staff of 25 employees.
• Performed close out duties and balanced the books daily.
• Kept constant communication with all vendors.
• Trained all employees on POS system.

Mar 2006 - Dec 2009
 

NYC Carpenters Union, Local 926, Brooklyn, NY, US, Foreman

• Worked as a Journeyman and Foreman for Local 926 in NY.
• Worked on projects utilizing skills in drywall, concrete, and woodworking.
• Developed a good sense of major construction work from an inside perspective.
• Supervised other union members and supported them in learning the trade.
• Managed payroll sheets and schedules for the journeyman and apprentices.
• In charge of lay-offs and hiring.
• Responsible for onsite coordination.

Sep 2005 - Nov 2007
 

Education 

NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate -SCPS, Construction Project Management

Construction Project Management

Jan 2012 - current
 

Katharine Gibbs School New York, Bachelors, H&R Management

Hotel & Restaurant management.

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
 

Areas of Specialization