1. Kevin Ionta
6911 95th
Lane East · Palmetto, Florida 34221· 941-281-8710
Twenty five year record of successful involvement in all phases of construction including new home
building and renovation in residential, commercial and industrial construction. Has strong customer
services skills with quick follow-up on any warranty issues. Ability to multi task with several different
projects with different closing dates. Highly skilled at problem solving and removing road blocks.
KEY SKILLS
• Supervised employees
• Cabinets
• Carpentry-drywall
• Customer Service
• Plumbing
• Problem Solving
• Communication-oral and written
• Warranty Issues
• Floors
• Welding / Steel Fabrication
EMPLOYER SUMMARY
Neal Communities (Sarasota, FL) – Superintendent, Warranty Supervisor, 5/12 to 1/16
Manage all construction activities, including subcontractor relations. Ensure the highest quality product is
delivered on time and within budget. Provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. Handle warranty
issues for the first year. Maintain clean and safe work sites. Authorize payment for work completed and
materials delivered. Conduct customer orientaions. Resolve issues and conflicts that are related to daily
construction activities. Maintain acurate records including work orders and change orders.
Sarasota Opera House (Sarasota, FL) – Scene Shop Lead, 10/09 to 5/12
Retained to lead construction of opera sets from layout to completion. Responsible for scheduling crew,
organizing build space, ordering materials and maintaining build schedule to ensure completion by due
date. Responsible for packing and shipping sets for safe deliveries of traveling sets. Design sets for easy
assembly and disassembly during rep performances.
Turner Construction & Development, Inc. (Tampa, FL) -- Project Manager, 12/07 to 9/09
Project manager responsible for overseeing the total construction process of multi-million dollar, multi-
level parking structures. Presided over the bidding and estimating process, scheduled and organized
subcontractors, maintained safe work site, followed all OSHA rules and regulations. Assured quality
control and inspection of all work performed. Kept detailed records of all work orders, material costs and
labor cost associated with projects. Held weekly progress meetings with all shareholders and project
owners.
Vision Homes, Inc. (Sarasota, FL) – Construction Manager, 10/05 to 12/07
Constructed semi-custom and custom homes ranging in price from $400,000 to $1.2 million. Met with
homeowners to finalize construction plans and contract specifications. Created and maintained a
production schedule to ensure delivery of home by guaranteed date. Managed and inspected all work to
meet county codes and quality assurance. Kept all financial records to ensure budget was followed.
Streamlined schedule to save money and time. Accompanied homeowners on final walkthrough and
provided customer service after closing.
US Homes (Sarasota, Fl) – Construction Manager, 10/04 to 10/05
Worked in Greyhawk Landing and Heritage Harbor managing the construction of new homes from 2000
to 4500 square foot. Carried, on average, 22 homes at a time. Responsible for taking neglected and

2. problem homes and getting them back on schedule to closing. Worked with engineers, inspectors and VP
of Construction to remedy the homes so they could be completed in a timely manner and within the
budget restraints.
Kevin Ionta Marine Woodworking, Inc. (Bradenton, FL)—President / Lead Fabricator, 1/99 to 9/04
Designed and fabricated custom cabinets for sailboats, powerboats, custom luxury yachts and cruise
ships. Fabricated and repaired woodwork using mahogany, cherry, teak and holly. Managed crews of up
to 20 people remodeling cruise ships.
Freelance Staging, Inc. (Winston-Salem, NC)—Scene Shop Forman, 6/94 to 12/98
Oversaw the layout and construction of over 40 news station sets. Laid out and cut plates for all walls,
platforms, light soffits and furniture. Managed fabrication of all set pieces to ensure proper fit and finish.
Created and maintained the production schedule to ensure proper shipping and install dates. Worked as
a carpenter, welder, finisher and painter. Ordered material and maintained tools and supplies. Carefully
watched material waste to cut down on spending. Loaded and packed sets into trucks to be shipped all
over the United States. Directed local crews in the unloading and set up of news sets at the final
destination. Worked with the on air news staff to make adjustments and fine tune set pieces. Managed
crews of up to 60 people on 12 motion picture sets. Organized shipping and maintenance of tool kits
while on location. Worked with designers and directors to set up camera shots.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Neal Communities (2012 to 2016) | Budgets : $400,000 to $2M
• Delivered high quality custom and semi-custom homes on time and on budget
Sarasota Opera (2009 to 2012)
• Delivered high quality sets on time and under budget
Turner Construction & Development (2007 to 2009) | Budgets: $6M to $14M
• Served as project/site manager on multi level parking garages
Vision Homes, Inc. (2004 to 2008) | Budgets: $400,000 to $1.2M
• Completed construction of over 150 Homes with a 98% on time closing record.
Kevin Ionta Marine Woodworking (1999 to 2004)
• Successfully managed a marine woodworking and cabinet company
• Cabinet installer for Todd Johnson Homes.
Freelance Staging Inc. (1994 to 1999)
• Built and installed more than 40 news room sets, 12 motion pictures and dozens of
commercials both in studios and on location.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (Winston-Salem, NC)
B.F.A. Production Management, 1993