Diwakar Akolia has over 20 years of experience in residential construction management. He has worked as an owner/proprietor of his own remodeling company, and held construction management roles at several home building companies. His experience includes managing all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Food Sciences and an Associate's degree in Medical Assisting.

1. DIWAKAR AKOLIA
13554 Texas Woods Circle
Orlando, Florida 32824
Cell: 407 - 446 - 4748
Email: rakolia1@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To secure a long term position in residential construction management,
utilizing my knowledge, skills and abilities Backed by strong credentials and a
proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions.
EMPLOYMENT
LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC. (2013 – 2014)
PRO – SERVICE SPECIALIST
 Directly responsible for managing multiple subcontractor trades
 Field supervision and all other aspects of project inception through completion
 Managed all aspects of commercial accounts efficiently and exceeded corporate
standards
 Maximized Pro-Customer and contractor traffic and business in the store
 Ensured that the scope of work, cost to construct, and performance schedules are
strictly executed in accordance with the terms of the subcontracts, schedules, and
project specifications.
 Complied with laws, policies, regulations, techniques, and procedures pertaining to the
planning, developing, budgeting, procurement, and construction of related disciplines
(mechanical & electrical systems)
 Maintained daily logs and contact with corporate contractors to ensure scheduling and
timelines are maintained
 Ensured projects were customer-focused, budget conscious while ensuring value-added
process
 Provided Lowe’s personalized Pro-services to ensure a seamless and expedited, one-stop
shopping experience
 Achieved distinction of being one of top 25 specialists in the region twice consecutively
PROJECT SALES AND MILLWORK SPECIALIST
 Responsibilities involved maintaining department standards and zoning in store
 Provided in home labor and material estimates for the customer's exterior project
needs.
 Exceeded department sales budget five (5) months in a row by 250%.
 Achieved record breaking sales results as a project specialist by hiking sales up almost
1000% in a mere 8 months
 Achieved the unique distinction of “Top 25 Mill Work Specialists” twice consecutively
PRECISION TRIM AND REMODELING, INC. (2002 – 2010)
OWNER/PROPRIETER
 Maintained and operated a six-person crew and serviced high-end residences
 Responsible for engaging all aspects of interior finishes comprised of whole house trim
o Estimate, budget, coordinate construction schedule, site logistics and contract
compliance
o Specialized in carpentry and remodeling of the whole house trim (doors, windows,
crown molding, custom stairs, wood flooring, closets, etc.)
o Monitor design and construction progress from inception to successful completion

2. COLONIAL HOMES (2001 – 2002) Construction Superintendent
 Distinction of home construction completion in 48 days (build time from slab
preparation)
 Manage all aspects of residential construction for a high volume quality builder,
 Contractor scheduling and coordination for various phases of construction
 Maintain financial construction budget sheets to maintain a tight operational control
 Oversee contractor purchase orders and invoices.
 Coordinate communication with the sales office staff and the new home owner.
 Conduct progress meetings with new home owners, and the sales office staff to review
all color and option selection charts, to ensure complete accuracy in customer choices
and material ordered, delivered and installed
 Coordinate routine site inspections, assist the contractor with substantial completion,
final inspection and follow-up with any related warranty repairs
 Schedule and facilitate state and county inspections and meet with building inspectors
to rectify any code discrepancies
 Coordinate the construction schedule with the contractor to ensure the project is
completed on time
 Conduct daily home walk-throughs to keep the homeowners updated with all phases of
their newly built homes and any questions answered.
 Post-occupancy punch list completion and handle warranty compliance
RENAR HOMES (2000 – 2001) Construction Superintendent
Responsibilities same as the Colonial Homes position
MARONDA HOMES, INC. (1997 - 2000)
Project Manager: Single Family Residential Construction
Responsibilities same as the Colonial Homes position
EDUCATION:
Southern Technical College, Mount Dora, Florida (2010)
Associate of Science (A. S. Medical Assisting)
Successfully completed 180 hours of Medical Externship (mandatory requirement for
Associate of Science.)
Skills/Certifications:
o HIPAA 4 hour CEU Training
o HIV/OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogen Course
o CPR and First Aid Certification
o Domestic Violence 4 Hour CEU Training
o ICD – 9 (International Classification of Diseases)
o CPT – 10 (Current Procedural Technology)
o Phlebotomy – Injections, IV'S, Urinalysis collection
o Vital Signs/EKG
Institute of Hotel Management and Hospitality (1992 - 1995)
Bachelor’s Degree: B.A. Hospitality and Food Sciences.
SKILLSET:
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and digital technologies
 Proven experience in effective management of subcontractors and multiple project partners
in the implementation of construction projects and related warranty work including code
compliance, field changes and conflict resolution.
References available upon request