Don Bigelow: Construction Services, in Huntington Beach, CA

Provide property preservation, maintenance & real estate construction services for realtors, construction companies as well as local homeowners in Southern California. Perform wide range of repairs including; maintenance, landscaping, general construction, drywall, roofing, painting, window & door replacements, etc.

Shaping and creating unique surfboard designs. Custom ordered to specifications and individual preferences. All 100% handcrafted using U.S. materials.

Worked as a small team of estimators in a company of 200+ to oversee and approve contractor construction bids nationwide. Handled a high volume of transactions daily working with proprietary software to correctly identify and estimate various types of repair requests. Fast paced environment with high emphasis on accuracy and detail.

Inspected bank owned properties for code and safety violations & prepared reports & photographs for asset management companies and banks to comply with compliance policies. Secured locations and posted proper notice to meet city, state and bank policies and local laws. Worked independently and responsibly with no direct supervision and managed pipeline efficiently.

Successfully operated and managed 3 offices with over 45 combined employees in 2 states over 11 years. Hired and trained all sales and administrative staff while maintaining excellent employee retention year over year. Implemented creative advertising campaigns and strategies to boost production and growth via Radio, Print and Direct Mail Campaigns. Worked individually with clients to ascertain their needs and achieve their goals in doing business with our company. Maintaining client satisfaction at all times.

Responsible for managing daily mortgage brokerage office operations and overseeing underwriting procedures. Hired and trained new employees according to policies and procedures. Assisted loan officers and telemarketing staff in all areas of the sales process and training. Provided assistance to support staff in underwriting departments. Redeveloped the company's image and returned the business to profitability. Served as a liaison between owners and employees handling the daily business operations.