Robert B. Kohn

My name is Robert B. Kohn and I'm a 30 year seasoned business professional who has a BAS in Sustainability Management.

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Robert B. Kohn is a recent Sustainability Management graduate of Saint Petersburg College with a GPA of 3.94. Most of  his previous work experience has been in the construction field with everything from general laborer to owner of a successful corporation which encompassed 3 businesses. Robert has always loved to help people less fortunate with fixing things around their homes to keep them safe and has volunteered as well with many nonprofits doing the same. Now his goal is to expand and help on a larger scale. Sustainability gives Robert those options with helping with the 3 "P's" (people, profit and planet).

owner at Bob Kohn's Handyman Service

August 2015 - Present | Methuen, Ma.

30 years in the construction trade facilitating customer needs by applying skills, attention to details and common sense to design and construct building projects. Manages all facets of the business from initial call to finished project with approval from client. Projects range from fifty to one hundred eighty thousand dollars involving subcontractors, permitting and ADA issues. Similar responsibilities are not unlike those experienced with Inside/Out Safe Environments Inc.

Facility Maintenance/Compliance/Janitorial Manager at PLS Inc.

February 2013 - Present | Boston, MA

Managed and performed all maintenance issues for 20 corporate stores. This includes but is not limited to electrical, plumbing, entire interior surfaces, entry/exit doors, security and emergency equipment. • Increased production and cut time and costs by creating a weekly maintenance/project program including checklists, priority procedures and reports to Boston management, as well as corporate offices in Chicago. • In charge of all store closings which include all equipment, signage, boxes of sensitive customer paperwork, locks, etc. and picking up of all national account equipment. Supervising all store retrofitting and future new location build outs. • Coordinate and supervise all vendors related to building issues. Minimize risk in all building emergencies. Compliance Storage Manager and Janitorial Supervisor

Estate Maintenance at Cummings Properties LLC

2006 - 2010

Managed maintenance activities for twenty-two buildings encompassing over two million square feet of leasable space and grounds. Compiled project lists; delegated tasks; supervised, mentored, and monitored day crews; conferred and collaborated with supervisors and management to ensure proper coordination of activities Responded to emergencies regarding building and maintenance issues. Conducted daily inspections of buildings, grounds, and completed work to ensure compliance with appropriate standards and workmanship. Presented monthly reports to upper management on processes and procedures to increase the triple bottom line by initiating “best practices” as part of facility maintenance. Accomplishments: Redesigned client’s monthly preventive maintenance schedule and procedures to include a monthly report to all department heads. Efforts eliminated multiple job tasks and saved 35 - 50 office and labor hours per month. Established faster and better quality maintenance procedures for various construction practices.

Owner/ General Manager at Inside/Out Safe Environments Inc.

2001 - 2006

Established company focusing on three separate disciplines. Inside/Out Childproofing involved surveys, recommendations, and installation of baby proofing products inside the home, and Baby Barrier Safety Pool Fencing. Inside/Out Carpentry offered all forms of general carpentry. Inside/Out Safe Environments included in-home evaluations and installation of items to increase safety, mobility, and independence of senior citizens, and physically rehabilitated and handicapped individuals. Interviewed clients to determine wants and needs, and tailored solutions accordingly. Designed, developed and promoted strategies, policies and programs that addressed all aspects of energy management, including energy efficiency, waste management, carbon reduction and sustainable development; and implemented sustainable solutions to complete projects on time and within budget. Trained, supervised and mentored construction crews; developed and implemented best practices; ensured enforcement of all safety standards; prepared work plans and schedules; planned and coordinated assignments; delegated tasks; and monitored completion of work orders. Interfaced with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve problems and issues and ensure timely completion of projects. Consulted with attorneys representing clients with accessibility issues, architects, physicians, physical and occupational therapists. Accomplishments: •Developed business into one recognized as the “go to” company for ideas, information, and direction on safety and sustainability issues regarding children, carpentry, and the elderly/handicapped. •Invited to be a regular presenter at Northeast Ability Trade Show to educate medical professionals and end users on products and procedures that enable independence in home settings after discharge from rehabilitation facilities.

Lead agent at US Airways

May 1985 - October 2001

All aspects of Fleet Services which included communication, weight and balance, ramp loading and unloading

Sustainability Manager at Sustainable Solutions

December 2011

Mission:€“ To design and build sustainable dwellings either signally or in a community. Vision:€“ Our vision is driven everyday by designing and building affordable, energy efficient, healthy, eco-friendly homes while maintaining or improving the existing surrounding ecosystem one project at a time. Value:€“ Find solutions to the customer'€™s pain points and give them added benefits they were not expecting or knew they needed. Strategy - Find sustainable building products and incorporate them into new affordable habitats while being eco-friendly to the current ecosystem.

Saint Petersburg College

2010 – 2011

Business - Sustainability Management

Concentration: Environmental

Activities: USGBC SPC Chapter Emerging Young Professionals Net Impact

North Shore Community College

1977 – 1979

Associates

Concentration: Math/Biology

Interests: Bowling, Golf, Biographies, volunteering,NSCC alumni association Activities and Presentations: Lecturer - Annual Trade Shows - Handicap Issues and Solutions in Homes Home Safety and Potential Issues Presentations to child care industry, mother's groups, hospital maternity groups, etc. Proper Building Techniques Concerning Safety Issues For Disabled Individuals both inside and outside the home. Presentations and consultations to architects, builders, lawyers, etc. Licenses and Affiliations: Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License United States Green Building Council - Massachusetts (USGBC MA) Education Committee Chair Food Coordinator MSPCA at Nevins Farm