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Gary W. Baker__________________________ Gwbstar1@aol.com 832-256-5532 1311 Fairview Houston Texas 77006 Gary W. Baker, founder of Star Custom Homes, is a highly creative and innovative independent custom builder with a long track record of pioneering projects both commercial and residential, satisfying clients throughout the Houston/Galveston area. For a view of my accomplishments, open my gallery at www.starcustomhomes.com Available to provide professional expertise in quality construction and project management, with over 25 years of experienced in the Houston area. Summary of Skills and Achievements • First major independent custom builder to pioneer custom construction in the Bellaire, Montrose, and the W. University area – in addition to creating a totally new concept of high-end resort-style homes in the Hill Country at Gruene, Texas. • I am receptive and able to translate challenging and highly creative and unique projects into workable custom builds, within budget and always to the client’s satisfaction (see reference list upon request). • Manage multi-projects throughout Houston and surrounding areas. • I have excellent interpersonal skills such that I relate well to people with varied needs, in a way which is mutual to all parties and to the benefit all projects. • Manager of a team, with excellent working relationships both with employees, contractors, suppliers, and trades. • I am able to work effectively both at a high level of project conception and management, and at a very detailed level, both in project management and as a technical expert in construction. Employment and Business History G.W. Baker Enterprises Inc. / Star Custom Homes (1984 to Present) • www.starcustomhomes.com Other Construction and Project Management Skills • Built out commercial spaces for medical diagnostic centers , retail, and other commercial centers, ground floor and multi-level build-outs • Partnered with engineers- structural, civil, and city. Developed project that coordinated with local and county, towards approval and permitting, through completion and finals. • Designed, created, developed, and marketed millions in Real Estate yearly. • Sole proprietor and developer of high-end single to mid family custom homes in Houston and resort developments for 25 years. • Licensed State of Texas contractor • Studied and located properties, with study periods involving city, county, and local communities for potential purchase and development for potential purchase and development. Gary W. Baker__________________________ Gwbstar1@aol.com 832-256-5532 1311 Fairview Houston Texas 77006 • Project cost estimating and budgeting • Partnered with architects, and local city and county engineers • Coordinated and worked closely with city officials throughout the development and completion of every construction stage (plan review, permitting, water, flood, and many other divisions throughout the City and County). • Developed and coordinated construction appraisals, cost projections for banks, budgets, and competitive bids and quotations for clients and contractors. • Produce contracts for land acquisitions and construction agreements for trade • Contractors and suppliers scheduling and coordination. • Able to speak basic Spanish Clean Care of Houston Inc. (1/78 to 5/87) Clean Care of Houston Inc. was a 24hr. insurance restoration company. Sole proprietor of services offered in water damages, fire damage, and wind storm restoration. • Water extractions • Sewage clean-up • Structural Drying • Dehumidifying • Odor Control • Structural repair and restoration

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