Sean Smith

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Introduction: I have a "no excuses" commitment to honesty, quality, safety, deadlines, and client satisfaction. I believe that no matter the size of the job it is crucial to "give it your all," which includes treating clients as well as employees with the utmost respect. A very wise and successful man once told me his secret to success was treating clients and employees like they were family. When you keep people's best interests in mind you can never go wrong. When we embark on a project we are expanding on a team which will come together to complete an understood and agreed upon goal. I enjoy the entire process from start to completion. I enjoy meeting new people, gaining an understanding of there needs and putting words and plans into action. I love to learn and be creative and every job offers new challenges. Most importantly I enjoy giving clients a finished product that they are happy and excited about.

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Monika P.

Dec 6, 2015

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Project consisted of moving of Restoration Hardware headboard which was quite massive at 83 inches wide and 5'9" in height. After having the Restoration Hardware movers give up on moving the headboard to our third story bedroom we were inclined to thinking of moving the headboard into the house from the bedroom window through the back of the house. This would need the window to be taken out, the headboard to be hoisted the second and third floor, and then moved into the bedroom, and then all the window repairing fitted back into the structure of the house. Undoubtedly, after having almost a handful of people go through the house and giving us estimates, I would have to say that Sean was the only one that took the time to come up with every possible scenario and their corresponding ramifications on the risks of the project, the costs of the project, and the quality of the project. He thought outside the box, made many suggestions as to how to minimize the damage to the house, for example, suggesting that they take out part of the wall, or part of the railings in the staircase, or different methods of trying to get the headboard into the master bedroom, even going as far as to suggest getting quotes from Upholstery Companies, which we did on his suggestion, and probably consider moving forward. Although we did not use his services for this particular project and in the end decided to have an upholstery company modify the headboard, break it in half, and then move it up the stairs, I am thoroughly impressed with the level of detail, attention to our needs, and the cost benefits with which he pursued the project. His thoroughness came through in what he did next. Just to ensure that the dimensions of the headboard were truly captured in the space provided by our staircase, he came back a second time with wood and nails to build a mockup of the frame of the size of the headboard measuring the exact dimensions of the headboard. He then pursued to carry this mockup piece up the staircase and identified all parts of the wall ceiling and railing which would need to be either broken and modified to see if it was possible to raise it up the staircase. I would say that he went to a greater length than anyone else to ensure that he was completely able to move this piece of our house. He is affable, knowledgeable, and very eager to gain a great reputation in our community. His family also resides in this region and his knowledge of the industry, having worked at some very large initiatives in Jersey City and New York, make him a very worthy choice for home and project work. We will save his contact details and will call on him again in a few months when we are ready to do other much more involved renovations on our house.

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First thing and most importantly I want to understand the clients needs and their vision. This includes budgets, deadlines and going over any concerns and special requests. I like to keep the line of communication open and this is crucial throughout the planning phases. Every job and task is different but I want to make sure that we are on the same page and you are being treated as I would want to be treated when dealing with a contractor. Sometimes circumstances arise that are out of our control, in my experience these unfortunate situations are always conquered easier when we have an honest relationship and a mutual goal. Your happiness and satisfaction are the most important thing and I will never abandon a job that does not meet that.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Currently a Foreman/Assistant Project Manager for a large NYC based carpentry company. I have over 10 years experience working in the high end residential construction industry. At any one time I am managing upwards of 60-100 men and have a Project Manager Certificate from The Mechanics Institute of NYC. Scheduling and sequencing are a specialty of mine. Starting from the bottom I have done almost every job possible in the construction world. With over four years experience of managing rental properties for other people, as well as being "the man of the house" at a very young age I am very adept at trouble shooting residential issues and coming up with solutions. My strong belief is that every day brings an opportunity to learn and grow as a person and professional. This mindset helps me not only continue to improve myself but also stay up to date with this ever evolving business.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
As a young man I began working in construction for the same reason most people do...I needed to survive. I fell in love with the business and quickly realized that like most things in life, you get out what you put in. I love managing different personalities, working with my brain as well as my hands and constantly tackling different activities.