Kimberly Norrman-Rosedam

KIMBERLY NORMAN-ROSEDAM

Chief Building Official and ADA Coordinator

Town of Guilford

Guilford, CT

My building mantra

Safety First, Safeness, Protection and Security for All!

Kimberly Norman-Rosedam

Meet Kimberly Norman-Rosedam, an inspiring trailblazer in the building official field. As the first black female Building Official in CT and the first black person to run and head a State Building Department in CT, she's on a mission to provide safe and secure homes for all. Her dedication to education, safety, and inclusivity is what makes her stand out.

Under her leadership, the department is positively impacting Guilford's town hall and the town as a whole by prioritizing safety and setting a standard for the state. They believe that leading with their values can create a more just and equitable world. Kimberly's vision is simple: Safety First for everyone, as comfort, protection and security are fundamental human rights. With her unique perspective and unwavering dedication to safety, Kimberly Norman-Rosedam is making a difference in the town of Guilford.

Education & Affliations

LS, Licensed Building Official

DEPARTMENT ADMIN. SERVICES | Hartford, Connecticut | 2015

AS, Civil and Mechanical Architecture

PORTER AND CHESTER INSTITUE | Stratford, Connecticut | 2014

BBA, Business Administration

IONA COLLEGE: HAGEN SCHOOL | New Rochelle, New York | 1991

ABA, Business Administration & Accounting

WESTCHESTER BUSINES INSTITUTE | White Plains, New York | 1990

Licenses:

Licensed Res. Building Inspector – State of Connecticut, 2014

Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent – State of Connecticut, 2009

Licensed State Major & Home Improvement Contractor – State of Connecticut, State of New York

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT Member, 2013 to Present – City of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Zoning Board of Appeals, Commissioner, 1999 to 2012 – City of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Chester Addison Community Center (PAL), Tutor & Basketball Coach, 1997 to 2001 – City of Stamford, Connecticut
Taxation and Assessment, 1995 to 1998 – City of Stamford, Connecticut

What i can do

Skills & Proficiencies

Operations Management	Competitor Analysis	Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Construction & Site Maintenance	Research & Analysis	Sales Planning & Marketing
Revenue & Profit Growth	Negotiations & Estimates	Problem Resolution
Business Development	Business Intelligence Data	Blueprints
Client & Vendor Relations	Hiring Cycles, Training & Leadership	Surveying & Engineering
Project Management	Risk Management & Assessment	Budgets & Bookkeeping

What i've done so far

Town of Guildford - Building Department

Yale Hospital with a New Wing

100+ Single Or Townhouses Across From 1919 Boston Post Road

30+ Single Family Homes On Long Hill

Renovate Old Science Building (School) For The Board Of Ed

Hubbard Road – 2 – 50 Units – 1 Bedroom Apartments

Play Café For Kids

Woodruff Housing #45/#47 Stone House Lane (4 Buildings, 16 Units)

New Office Building Development At 397 Church Street.

New Dunkin Donuts At 1468 Boston Post Road

Ben Callahan Community Complex $25 Million Sport's Fitness Complex, Comunity Complex, Hospital and Residental Condo Units

PAST PROJECTS

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

SITE SUPERINTENDENT

ABMG General Contracting Corp • Newburgh, NY • 2016 to 12/2016

A company, specializing in all aspects of general construction for commercial properties.

Transformed a major grocery store into a two-story storage facility

[$2.6 million]

SR. SUPERINTENDENT

ROSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY • Stamford, Connecticut • 2002 to 2016

A company, specializing in all aspects of masonry and stonework, as well as materials supply for commercial and residential.

Transformed a four (4) manufacturing building into storage facilities.

[$ 4.6 million]

Testimonial

"Your department has been truly wonderful to work with every step of the way. As a Guilford homeowner, I feel fortunate to have a town building department that not only ensures that projects are completed in a safe, code-compliant manner, but also serves to educate the public."