Damon

Personal Statement

Experienced construction professional with expertise in managing and supervising renovations and commercial projects, along with site infrastructure development. Skilled in safety and compliance management, contract negotiations, project estimating, material procurement, and adherence to building codes and regulations. Proven ability to organize, plan, and manage construction projects of varying sizes effectively.

Professional Experience

Emerge Contracting, LLC.
Owner/President  
January 2009 – Present
– Lead a certified MBE General Contracting and Construction Management firm.
– Oversaw various projects in Baltimore City, including Henderson Hopkins Elem/Middle School, Exelon Base Building, Point Street Apartments, Huber Memorial Church, and more.
– Registered Maryland Home Builder (#8829) and former Licensed Demolition Firm with Baltimore City.

Teaching Experience

Baltimore City Community College.
Baltimore, MD
Instructor, Continuing Education (MHIC License Prep Course)
2005 – 2008

Education

University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Princess Anne, MD
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Technology
Graduated: Spring 1995
Economic International Construction Co. Inc. Baltimore, MD
VP of Business Development
2010 – 2012
Doracon Contracting, Inc. Baltimore, MD
Project Manager
2005 – 2009
Site Manager/Assistant Project Manager
September 2000 – 2005
Struver Brothers, Eccles & Rouse, Inc. Baltimore, MD
Assistant Project Manager
1999 – 2000
Mahogany, Inc. Baltimore, MD
Project Manager
1999
Pepper Construction Company. Chicago, IL
Project Engineer
1995 – 1998

Professional Development

Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Program.
The AEQUO Fund
Developer  
Baltimore, MD, 2021