Karl Vanvonno

Karl Vanvonno

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AI Entrepreneur | VP of Growth @ 20four7VA | Co-Founder @ LovesYou.ai | Builder | Speaker | Licensed Contractor & Real Estate Developer
Arlington, Virginia, United States

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  • f
    VP of Growth
    fourVA
    Feb 2025 - Current (7 months)
    Promoted to VP of Growth to lead company-wide expansion and AI implementation strategy. – Conducted full internal audit across all departments, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies. – Designed and deployed AI-powered workflows, automation systems, and SOPs to improve operations. – Launched and currently lead the client-facing Social Media Division with a goal of growing brand equity and conversions. – Built Growth Department roadmap focused on strategic partnerships, enterprise-scale lead development, and cross-department alignment. – Supporting CEO and executive team in modernizing business infrastructure, optimizing performance, increasing conversions and client lifetime value, and reducing client attritions.
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    Co-Founder
    LovesYouAI
    Feb 2025 - Current (7 months)
    Founder of a cutting-edge AI companion platform built to redefine emotional connection through AI. – Leads product vision and user experience development for avatar-based AI communication. – Developed multi-step onboarding flow, voice interactions, memory vaults, and video functionality using GPT-4, HeyGen, and ElevenLabs integrations. – Managing beta rollout, user feedback loop, and go-to-market preparation. – Built concept from ideation to interface — with the help of world-class dev and AI support.
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    President
    A Plus Enterprises LLC
    Sep 2024 - Current (1 year)
    Founded A-Plus Enterprises as the digital umbrella for AI consulting and scalable media ventures. – Lead A-Plus AG, an AI consulting division focused on workflow automation, strategic implementation, and founder/operator enablement. – Design and deploy systems that streamline operations and unlock growth through automation and no-code/low-code tools. – Oversee multiple niche content brands built to grow targeted digital communities and engage high-intent audiences. – Manage creative direction, backend systems, and brand positioning for each property under the A-Plus portfolio. – Combine content, technology, and marketing into a cohesive strategy designed to build influence and infrastructure at scale.
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    MD/VA Real Estate Agent
    Taylor Properties
    Jan 2024 - Current (1 year 8 months)
    – Pursue and execute real estate transactions in Virginia & Maryland. – Identify real estate opportunities, make purchases, and sell properties for my investment entity.
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    MD/VA Real Estate Agent
    NXT Shell LLC
    May 2023 - Jan 2024 (9 months)
    – Pursue and execute real estate transactions in the whole state of Maryland. – Leverage profitable real estate investment properties using NXT Shell’s advanced real estate training and proven methods.
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    President
    Home Deal Pros
    Jul 2022 - Current (3 years 2 months)
    – Successfully managed the acquisition, full renovation, and resale of residential properties (2022-2025) aimed to maximize ROI for investors. – Coordinating a team of contractors, architects, and agents to deliver high-quality custom homes on time and on budget. – Working to expand operations to Florida (planned late 2025) by passing the rigorous Florida Certified General Contractor examinations, aiming to soon tap into new development opportunities in the region. – Built a network of private investors to finance projects, demonstrating trust through consistent returns and transparent communication.
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    President & MD/VA Company License Holder
    Green Volt HVAC
    Jul 2022 - Current (3 years 2 months)
    – Founded Green Volt HVAC to branch off and start a general contracting and service company after six years of contracting experience since university studies. – Offer a complete range of construction services to include top-down renovations, custom homes, teardowns, fire restoration, design and engineering, and full development plans. -Oversee the operations and administrative responsibilities of a residential/commercial general contracting and HVAC business. – Demonstrate a strong ability to strategically plan project budgets, timelines, and potential issues that may arise. – Manage all aspects of construction from inception to completion to include design, permitting, material takeoffs and ordering, inspections, field management, day-to-
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    Vice President & VA Company License Holder
    Vanvonno Industries LLC
    Mar 2020 - Current (5 years 6 months)
    – Advance the development and growth of a home acquisition and disposition company focused on buying and selling real estate. – Demonstrate strong knowledge of property research, acquisition, construction, contractor management, and disposition. – Provide licensure and all field management for this family owned entity.
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    Field Executive & Solutions Manager
    VP Construction
    Jul 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 6 months)
    – Orchestrated and led the successful execution of large-scale custom home renovation projects ranging in value from $300K-$2M in collaboration with one partner. – Drove the successful completion of over 50 design/build custom home and renovation projects between 2018 and 2022. -Provided executive oversight of all field operations start to finish for each project. – Aided internal operations such as permit submissions, coordination with engineers and designers, maintaining constant client contact, change orders, subcontractor planning, material ordering, and strategic planning. – Revamped our internal filing system to allow for organized documentation of projects, including daily job notes, photos from start to finish, and final project por
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    Foundations Engineer
    Clark Construction Group LLC
    Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 (7 months)
    Mentor: Arvin Sava – Underwent a highly competitive application and interview process prior to receiving initial job offer. – Contributed to two major projects as an entry-level engineer: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Medical/Surgical Pavilion and the Wheaton Revitalization Project. Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Medical/Surgical Pavilion – Entrusted with mapping out the entire underground utility system, supporting daily tasks, and liaising between the foundations and construction groups for the Medstar project. -Maintained a detailed log of pictures and notes for 40-50 manholes. – Performed daily job tracking and reporting to the project executive. – Followed a strict schedule with deliverables to maintain the planned pro
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    Project Engineer Intern
    The WhitingTurner Contracting Company
    May 2017 - Aug 2017 (4 months)
    Mentors: Matt Szoch and Robert Anderson – Gained experience preparing and submitting quality control (QC) reports for construction projects. – Monitored and tracked construction, shipment, and work safety evaluation metrics. -Led the development of an in-depth truss QC (Quality Control) study to verify that truss design, development, and installation aligned with submittal and quality requirements. – Delivered high-quality leadership to a group of subcontractors to achieve daily and weekly goals. – Met with all subcontractor foreman weekly to maintain or adjust scheduled work and milestones, especially items that had critical path implications. – Received full time job offer at conclusion of the internship.
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    Structural Engineering Intern
    George Miles Buhr LLC
    May 2016 - Aug 2016 (4 months)
    Mentors: Reggie Mariner and Roland Holland – Improved engineering-related skills by collaborating on 30+ engineering design projects, such as designing post-tension concrete systems for hotels and condominiums, creating proposals and executing repairs of failing wood pile-ons, drafting feasibility studies for various engineering projects, structural design for a Residence Inn drive under, and more. – Adhered to ASCE-7 design standards while performing structural analysis.
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    Founder and CEO
    Where Tonight LLC
    Aug 2015 - Dec 2015 (5 months)
    – Founded a social media application and web service to promote nightlife in cities and college towns. – Created a detailed 40-page business plan and developed a mobile application.
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    CAD Engineer
    Fishbein Solutions
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (1 year)
    Mentor: Zach Fishbein – Evaluated client needs in order to complete CAD drawings and design systems in line with requirements. – Contributed to design projects such as iPhone/Galaxy cases, a jet fitted nozzle, music cases, business card holders, lacrosse stick components, and more. – Examined design feasibility with entrepreneurs, inventors, and companies looking to test concepts.
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    Mechanical Engineering Intern
    Hardwire LLC
    Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)
    Mentor: Emily Heinauer – Played a key role in the Bulletproof Whiteboard Project focused on demonstrating the need for bulletproof whiteboards, including performing ballistics testing, transforming Dyneema into finished and printed whiteboards, and writing and directing short films to highlight potential applications. – Provided administrative assistance to the Vice President which ranged from emails, daily communications, scheduling, meeting notes, and more.
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    Aerospace Engineering Intern
    NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 (3 months)
    Mentor: Samuel Thompson – Spearheaded a satellite release mechanism project to correct a previous known error on the LADEE spacecraft – Designed the release mechanism using AutoCAD and presented it to the supervisory board at the conclusion of my internship – Managed the Pad-0B air temperature tracking project which was early testing being conducted for the Antares spacecraft
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  • University of Maryland College Park
    Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering
    University of Maryland College Park
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years 1 month)
    Activities and Societies: -Minor: Project Management -University Honors -President of 'Believe in Tomorrow at UMD
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    High School
    Stephen Decatur High School
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2013 (4 years 1 month)
    Activities and Societies: Three year Varsity Football captain, Two year Varsity Tennis captain, Varsity Basketball, Connections Club, Lifesavers Club, After School Tutor
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      Presidential Service Award
      Corporation for National and Community Service CNCS
      May 2013
      Completed over 100 hours of community service.
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      Graduated in the Top 1% of High School Class
      Stephen Decatur High School
      May 2013
      I achieved a 4.0 GPA while taking a total of 9 AP Courses.