CARL JOSEPH HOWAT, SR., S.M.A.

GULF SOUTH COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC
Phone: (504) 620-0358

EXPERIENCE

• Gulf South Commercial Construction, L.L.C., Project Manager, Present
  Enables companies to reduce construction costs by monitoring the job to avoid costly mistakes, find creative solutions for technical problems, and insure that the job will be completed on schedule and within budget.

• Independent Consultant, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1998-2000
  Professional consulting construction projects and renovations including tenant improvements.

• The Rouse Co., Operations Mgr. for Oakwood Shopping Center, 1997-1998
  Involved daily in the administration, development, engineering, and maintenance of a major Rouse Company regional mall. Assisting merchants with their build out needs, budgeting, construction bidding and tracking, purchasing, and hiring of operation staff. Held licenses needed for mechanical operations for the center.

• Latter & Blum, Inc., Commercial Property Management Division Chief Engineer, 1995-1997
  Directed operation of company's mixed-use portfolio including renovations and repairs, electrical and mechanical upgrades, and overall maintenance of entire 500,000 sq. ft. facility. Worked as liaison for New Orleans and Baton Rouge area property managers that relied on expert consulting for maintenance and construction projects while effectively managing the maintenance staff of the primary complex.

• Hemmeter Enterprises, LLC, Project Coordinator & Director of Facilities, 1993-1995

• John Kushner & Associates, Director of Engineering, 1982-1992

EDUCATION

• Delgado College, New Orleans, LA
  Associates Degree, Stationary Engineering

• Delgado College, New Orleans, LA
  Associates Degree, Refrigeration

• Brother Martin College Preparatory High School, New Orleans, LA

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Systems Maintenance Administrator (S.M.A.) designation achieved through the Building Owner and Managers Institute International
• Louisiana State Licensed General Contractor Building Construction License # 34071
• President of Ozamam Inn for the Homeless - Special Works of St. Vincent DePaul Society
• Greater Slidell Chamber of Commerce - Transportation Committee

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