STEVE L. SEIDMAN

 856-854-5225 ● 856-261-9031 steveseidman@comcast.net   www.mypaperhanger.com   _________________________________________________________________________________________________


SUMMARY 

Professional Residential and Commercial Paperhanger, Painter and Contractor. Success -oriented with a proven record of customer approval and satisfaction. Owner and Operator of Seidman Paperhanging/Wallpaper Removal and Painting in Southern New Jersey since 1974. Highly motivated, flexible, salesperson, and estimator; innovative supervisor and team player. 

Master Craftsman with ‘old world’ expertise and exemplary work habits. Ability and desire to continue learning new approaches, materials and methods for achieving maximum results. Demonstrated capacity to interconnect with diverse individuals and groups. Actively seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in building trades organizations. 
SALES AND ESTIMATING EXPERTISE 
● Outstanding ability to ‘pre-qualify’ prospective customers and clients via email, phone and internet 
● 65% to 70% closing after personal contact and onsite estimate 
● Ability to ‘connect’ on many levels with homeowners and contractors; estimating both standard and high-end materials 
● Accurately estimate projects, material and labor expenses while maintaining deadlines 
● Primary territory in Southern New Jersey; travel if necessary 
● Meticulously detail oriented 


PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 
● Schedule, assign, plan and supervise the work of personnel performing a variety of projects 
● Hire, train and direct subcontractors as needed 
● Manage financial accounts including but not limited to: invoices, purchases, Accounts Receivable, leases, and Sales & Use Tax 
● Oversee simultaneous projects in separate locations 
● Office skills include organizational techniques, computer proficiency, records and fiscal management 
● Proficient in supervisory principles, practices and techniques 
● Knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials common to construction trades 
● Skilled preparation and application of paints to different types of surfaces 
● Continue to take online and seminar training when offered 
SUPERVISORY and TRADE EXPERIENCE 
● Member of the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers since 2000 
● Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in the application of decorative and protective wall coverings 
● Support and guide employees with the uses of paints, varnishes, stains, enamels and lacquer while adhering to OSHA regulations 
● Guide workers in mixing and blending paint, removing old paint from surfaces, repairing and cleaning surfaces and applying coatings to surfaces 
● Instruct workers covering room interiors with wallpaper or fabric, including the measuring and cutting of coverings. 
● Assist workers in removing old wallpaper, repairing cracks, and hanging sheetrock where necessary 
● Expert plaster restoration and repair 
● Prior experience in roofing and siding industries 



LOCATION and FACILITY EXPERIENCE 
OFFICE BUILDINGS HISTORIC HOME RESTORATIONS 

RETAIL SALES OFFICES SENIOR CITIZEN FACILITIES & HOMES 

FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS HIGH-RISE APARTMENT BUILDINGS – Common Areas, Condos, Apartments 

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICES including Dentist Offices, Doctor Offices, and Hospital Operating Rooms 

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION & SAMPLE MODELS 
(Facilities are not limited to the above mentioned structures.) 

References and photos available upon request.