Resume
Gerald Loquet – CEO
QUALIFICATIONS
Over 40 years of experience including more than 20 years in San Francisco leading teams, managing and estimating projects, and overseeing the technical work product of trade skilled workers. Gerald possesses a strong background, talent and expertise in wood finishes for high end and historical residences and buildings. His versatile experience includes all aspects of construction, project management and building design from the ground up.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2016 - Present Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Geothersun, Inc. Mill Valley, California
Developed business for passive home, heating and cooling zero impact
to reduce heating costs and generate a positive impact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and to conserve natural resources.
CEO for the Tersoleo passive heating system for homes that are both built and remodeled for clients searching for a zero impact passive home.
Passive home and green technologies.
2012 - Present Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Management, Construction, Project & Design, San Francisco Bay Area
European trained Master of craftsmanship,
Construction company for all aspects of construction - renovation, modernization, adaptation, and rescue, including expertise in both high end historic and modern residences and buildings from the bottom up.
2009-2012 Manager, Management, Construction, Project and Design, San Francisco, CA.
High end construction projects in residential.
Worked for the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.
Jackson Street and Buchanan: restored the façade, rebuilt fences and columns with capitals following the original design. Owner Academy of science
Julian Waybur house, architect Ernest Coexhead, built in 1902 on Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA.
Managed subcontractors: plumbers, electricians, roofers, appliance installers, wood floor installers, finish carpenters, and painters. Supervised safety meetings, monitored the schedule and the budget.Restored the property according to the original design.
2007- 2009 Project Manager, Paniagua Construction, San Francisco, CA.
www.paniaguaconstruction.com
Managed daily activities of all phases of construction, supervised safety meetings and kept track of the change orders, schedules, and estimates.
Remodeled houses in Noe Valley from start to completion with garage addition. Restored Victorian houses within budget and delivered on time.
Supervised 15 employees.
2003-2007 Project Manager, Classic Works, France www.classic-works.com
Restored antique classical sailing boats.
Managed high-end restoration of classical sailing boats, supervised the work of 50 employees, provided estimates, purchased equipment, tools and materials and monitored schedules and quality control.
1999-2003 Project Manager, Paniagua Construction Design, San Francisco, CA.
Supervised and managed all phase of construction projects
1996-1999 Project Manager, Centre Guadeloupeen d’Initiative Local – CGIL in Guadeloupe, French West Indies www.socialement-responsable.org/…/Centre-Guadeloupeen-d-Initiatives-Locales
Supervised and trained employees in the restoration of historic colonial stone buildings and monuments.
Responsible for creating an education center for local artisans to develop their crafts in stone, wood and metal.
Represented the Coubertin Foundry and the Coubertin Foundation. The Foundation is a national group dedicated to supporting high-quality craftsmanship in activities such as metalwork, woodwork, stone-masonry and art foundry. Promoted prospective projects with the French government and contemporary sculptors. This involved work on such sites as the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, Opera Garnier, the Palais de Versailles, and the Rodin Museum.
1991-1996 Supervisor, Coubertin Foundation in Saint Remy Les Chevreuses, Yvelines, France. www.coubertin.fr
Represented the Coubertin Foundry and the Coubertin Foundation. The Foundation is a national group dedicated to supporting high-quality craftsmanship in activities such as metalwork, woodwork, stone-masonry and art foundry. Promoted prospective projects with the French government and contemporary sculptors. This involved work on such sites as the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, Opera Garnier, the Palais de Versailles, and the Rodin Museum.
Trainer and team leader of the French team in the International Skilled Trades Olympics in Amsterdam, Birmingham, and Taipei.
1982-1991 Craftsman’s Guild, Toured France with the Association Ouvrière des Compagnons du Devoir du Tour de France (www.compagnons-du-devoir.com) A skilled craftsman’s guild.
Journeyman course of work and study in industrial metal work including blue print design in AOCDTF and the completion of my master project (The Masque of Tutankhamon in Copper).
Two years of competition for the French team in the International Skilled Trades Olympics in Sydney Australia. Received third place.
EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
2010 General Contractor License: #953829 2008 Certificate of Restoration, City and County of San Francisco
2008 Management Construction Project Program at City College of San Francisco
2006 Hygiene and Security CRAM Aix-en-Provence France (Outlook, QuickBooks, Sage program)
2000 Computer Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Auto CAD).
1999 Course in AutoCAD 14 at City College, San Francisco, CA
1996 Course in marketing and technical management of CEGOS, Paris, France, www.cegos.com
1993 Course in Foundry of art at the Coubertin Foundation France
1989 Course of design for petrochemical and machinery
1988 Diploma of Excellence from the International Skilled Trades Olympics in Australia and Masters Degree from the Compagnon du tour de France
1987 License in Teaching and Management Skills, Psycho-pedagogy.
1986 Professional Welding License, TIG, MIG, ARC in steel, stainless steel, copper, bronze, aluminum, silicon bronze
1985 Tracer CAPE, Training in CAD
1984 CAPE, BEP Iron Worker
1982 Study Bachelor Degree Science Jean XXIII, Roubaix, 59000 France