Bernard Hart jr. Co- Founder / Executive Director of The Harts Foundation At-Risk Youth Program, with responsibilities for activities in General Construction Training and Development. Bernard would have governed and provided support for overall programs management in the areas of program operations, contract monitoring and reporting, evaluation, staff supervision, team building, personnel administration, public relations, fundraising, and administrative operations.
Programs include but are not limited to: Educational Pathways & Vocational Opportunities, Gang Intervention, Health Ambassador, and Re-entry Intensive Case Management Services. Bernard also oversees the Foundation’s expansion efforts towards Pre- Apprenticeship programs including HVAC systems, and Electrical.
In his previous role with 4Harts Construction, he served as General Foreman. He was responsible for overseeing daily operations at the worksite to ensure the completion of projects in a safe and efficient manner. His duties include hiring Construction Workers and trade professionals to perform specific tasks, monitoring budgeting expenses for Workers, supplies or tools and reviewing laws and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
Before starting his own business, 4Harts Construction Bernard worked for Expert Drywall Systems. As a Drywall Finisher, Bernard duties include sealing joints, repairing cracks, and smoothing imperfections on walls and ceilings to create surfaces that are suitable for final treatment.
Working on several projects over the course of thirty years, Bernard attributes this, what would be the foundation of his legacy to his parents, Bernard Sr. and Constance Hart.
As a youth Bernard began his construction career working with his father on the family’s rental properties, during that time in his life it was just a chore he had to do, He dreaded the clean-up, However as the years passed Bernard took charge of the clean-up and repairs of the rental properties. During his early twenties started working with his mother at General Hospital took on the role as an Orderly which is a healthcare worker who is responsible for providing support to medical staff and ensuring that the healthcare facility operates smoothly, Bernard was often responsible for tasks such as preparing and transporting patients for medical procedures, restocking medical supplies, and keeping patient areas clean and organized.
This is where he began to care for and take on a responsible role for others and their needs.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go; e ven when he is old, he will not depart from it.
