"Every time I've hired Todd, he has blown me away with his work. His attention to detail is impressive and his creativity shines through. He has built our cedar fence, finished our basement, painted, and more. On a side note, what often gets overlooked is tidiness. He is so conscientious and sweeps up neatly every day, so you can go back to enjoying your home while remodeling continues. I would recommend him wholeheartedly!"
Melina Nacos - Homeowner
Melina Nacos - Homeowner
"One of the best decisions I've ever made was hiring Todd Witham to oversee the renovation of our newly-purchased home. Todd contributed excellent ideas to the redesign and executed the design largely by himself, while hiring additional labor as needed over a three-week period. Along with demolition and rebuilding, Todd also installed flooring, contributed to plumbing and worked cooperatively with other specialized contractors we'd hired. In fact when one contractor got behind on their work, Todd did a large chunk of it by himself, to a high standard and at twice the speed of the firm we'd initially went with. At the end of the job I had to force him to take more money than he billed me. I love living in our house, and still like to walk around it looking at what Todd did for us."
Bob Dodds - Homeowner
Bob Dodds - Homeowner
"I cannot say enough good things about the quality, workmanship and integrity regarding Todd's work. Todd built an outdoor overhang above my porch to replace the existing one, which was falling apart. The new one is aesthetically gorgeous, complete with skylights (a far, far improvement). Todd has an expert eye for fine woodworking details, which made my new garden porch clean and handsome as well as beautiful. Every aspect of Todd's work was a pleasure from the planning to the execution. He is excellent at problem solving (every job has it's hidden challenges, in our case
having to work around some electrical conduit). I have never worked with
anyone that was so meticulous, cleaning up so well after each and every
day. I cannot recommend Todd and his expertise enough. The quality of his work is a rare find and he is a gem!"
Joanne Anita May - Homeowner
Joanne Anita May - Homeowner
"Todd has been an excellent member of my crew. His work ethic is second to none, his problem-solving skills and imaginative solutions have gotten jobs moving which have ground to a halt, and his pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship comes through in his fine attention to detail. He can be fully trusted to see a project through to completion and satisfaction.
Jason Jazrawry - Contractor
Jason Jazrawry - Contractor
WORK EXPERIENCE RESUME - TODD WITHAM
TODD WITHAM
Valley Glen, CA. 91401 • (917)-593-0050 • todd@otterwoodremodeling.com
General Contractor
Committed to client satisfaction and project excellence
Quality and performance-driven general contractor with extensive hands on experience. Solid strengths in a wide variety of disciplines developed over decades of execution, including project management of budgets in excess of $200,000.00. Ability to effectively advance construction assignments with demonstrated leadership through initial design and performance excellence to finished product and client satisfaction.
Selected Work History
The Closet Shop, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada (Family-run business) 1989 - 1999 (Part-Time)
Duties included designing, building and installing custom closet organizers, pantry shelving, sliding and folding door units for residential and commercial clients. Tools and skills: interaction with customers, collaboration on design and transfer of custom measurements, building, assembling and installation using chop saw, grinder, drill press, drill, table saw, nail gun, leveling and anchoring techniques. Proficient with product knowledge: melamine, wood veneer, edging tape, metal rod, rolling and sliding door hangers (ACME products).
Apprenticed under Dutch house painter, Rudy Vandernaaker (Vancouver, B.C.) 1992 - 1995
An informal apprenticeship, on the job education involved learning high-end, interior and exterior painting and decorating principles from the ground up. Duties included working off high ladders and rooftop scaffolding, paint removal and wood restoration, sanding and surface preparation, color mixing, texturing, finish painting, staining and light construction.
Otter-Wood Remodeling (Owner/Operator) 2002 - present
Demonstrated abilities have included business management, sales and advertising initiatives, creative client interaction, written budget proposals, design and project execution on a variety of new and existing construction plans. Selected skill-sets include working with engineers, inspectors and permits, excavation and demolition, foundation and structural support, subfloor and floor finishing, framing, electrical, dry wall, plaster, plumbing, ventilation, fans and light fixtures, heating, windows, doors, closets and skylights, installation of showers, toilets, sinks and baths, tiling, wood refinishing and finish painting. Specializing in creative use of existing space, enhancing design with reusable materials. Extensive product knowledge and proven adaptability working with sub trades to project completion within set time and budget parameters.
*In addition to working with construction crews, decades in the performing arts as an actor, writer, director and producer has demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, highly creative problem solving and successful management of a wide variety of disciplines working toward a common goal.
Education
Valley Glen, CA. 91401 • (917)-593-0050 • todd@otterwoodremodeling.com
General Contractor
Committed to client satisfaction and project excellence
Quality and performance-driven general contractor with extensive hands on experience. Solid strengths in a wide variety of disciplines developed over decades of execution, including project management of budgets in excess of $200,000.00. Ability to effectively advance construction assignments with demonstrated leadership through initial design and performance excellence to finished product and client satisfaction.
Selected Work History
The Closet Shop, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada (Family-run business) 1989 - 1999 (Part-Time)
Duties included designing, building and installing custom closet organizers, pantry shelving, sliding and folding door units for residential and commercial clients. Tools and skills: interaction with customers, collaboration on design and transfer of custom measurements, building, assembling and installation using chop saw, grinder, drill press, drill, table saw, nail gun, leveling and anchoring techniques. Proficient with product knowledge: melamine, wood veneer, edging tape, metal rod, rolling and sliding door hangers (ACME products).
Apprenticed under Dutch house painter, Rudy Vandernaaker (Vancouver, B.C.) 1992 - 1995
An informal apprenticeship, on the job education involved learning high-end, interior and exterior painting and decorating principles from the ground up. Duties included working off high ladders and rooftop scaffolding, paint removal and wood restoration, sanding and surface preparation, color mixing, texturing, finish painting, staining and light construction.
Otter-Wood Remodeling (Owner/Operator) 2002 - present
Demonstrated abilities have included business management, sales and advertising initiatives, creative client interaction, written budget proposals, design and project execution on a variety of new and existing construction plans. Selected skill-sets include working with engineers, inspectors and permits, excavation and demolition, foundation and structural support, subfloor and floor finishing, framing, electrical, dry wall, plaster, plumbing, ventilation, fans and light fixtures, heating, windows, doors, closets and skylights, installation of showers, toilets, sinks and baths, tiling, wood refinishing and finish painting. Specializing in creative use of existing space, enhancing design with reusable materials. Extensive product knowledge and proven adaptability working with sub trades to project completion within set time and budget parameters.
*In addition to working with construction crews, decades in the performing arts as an actor, writer, director and producer has demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, highly creative problem solving and successful management of a wide variety of disciplines working toward a common goal.
Education
- High-School Diploma (1989) Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada (Honor Student –Valedictorian)
- Graduate of the London International School of Acting (1992) – London, England
- Unofficial three year apprenticeship in interior/exterior house painting, Vancouver Canada (1992-1995)
- Currently enrolled for ‘B’ General Contractor’s License through Contractor’s Intelligence School, CA.