I am a self made man, an immigrant. I arrived in 1983 with dreams of a new life.
In my early days I was a Boat Carpenter, working on Custom Yachts and Race Boats. Then I moved on into the Millwork Industry. I grew within the Millwork business over the years until I came to run North American Operations for a European Commercial Millwork company. In 2009 I transitioned in Construction Management.
Over the last 48 years of my career, became an experienced Operations Executive. Knowledgeable in Construction Technology, Manufacturing, Production management, Contract Management, Project Scheduling (CPM). Estimating, etc. A Licensed, Florida Certified, General Contractor. I have been a Licensed Contractor since 1997. I am a LEED associate. I have worked in North America, Europe and South America. Having spent the last 14 years with largest construction company in Florida, and the last 5 years as VP of Operations for the Luxury Homes division.
I am a leader because people choose to follow me. If someone takes a chance on following you, you'd better make sure that is a positive experience for them. If you do, they will follow you again. If you don't, they may follow you a second time, but not a third.
At the core of my success is always striving to have a positive impact on others. This applies to people, organizations, family, etc. This does not mean always being pleasant, but is measured over time when people, upon looking back, recognize the positive value of your involvement in their lives.
My greatest achievement, beyond the raising of my family (4 adult children), are all the people that I have mentored and guided over the years. Nothing is more satisfying.
At 7 years old I was building computers. At 16 I was building cars and working construction during my summers. At 25 I began building high-rises. Now, at 31, I'm building a business with my Father.
With a South American father, a Portuguese mother, and a local upbringing, I've grown up as part of the New Miami. Just as Miami is a melting pot that brings together so many different human realities into one, I am also a reflection of this dynamic. My travels around the world have allowed me to experience Culture, Art and Architecture from the most varied of places.
Always exploring new possibilities and incorporating new ideas, and what works, into how we build.