34949 215 ^th Street
Hudson, IA 50643

319 988-3109
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Professional Summary

A productive self-motivated individual successful in the supervision of production and presentation of high quality projects within a prescribed budget. Possesses over 30 years experience in management, sales, customer relations and service.

Selected Accomplishments
and Experience

Field Superintendent

• Managed multiple simultaneous projects, both residential and commercial, with contract values of $1,000 to 12.5 million dollars.

• Coordinated 20 or more subcontractors and 10 or more company workers.

• Directed the construction of ten pizza stores in 18 months, from existing sites, requiring the coordination and hiring of multiple subcontractors and crews of 10 or more men.

• Employed successful motivational tools to ensure that all budget and schedules were met while adhering to local building codes and specifications.

Weatherization Evaluator and Inspector

• Recorded high performance satisfaction during periodic inspections of completed homes by Iowa State Weatherization Officials.

• Consistent high quality performance while meeting state guidelines and budgetary requirements

Plant Supervisor

• Implemented Job Flow and Quality Control programs for a cabinet manufacturer, resulting in a 100% production increase while reducing sub-standard product from 20% to 1%.

• Met all budgetary requirements.

• Supervised 25 or more employees.

Working Foreman

• Supervised as many as 50 carpenters at residential and commercial building sites.

• Responsible for layout, material take-off, and work scheduling.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS

University of Northern Iowa,
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Anticipated graduation 2006
Major: General Studies—
Business Management Emphasis
GPA: 3.24/4.0

Related course work:

Organizational management, Construction Management, Industrial Safety, Principles of Real Estate, Real Estate Appraisal and Investments. Completed 16-week OSHA Certification course in corporate and individual compliance to all pertinent safety regulations.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Hawkeye Community College,
Waterloo, Iowa
2003
GPA: 3.55/4.0

Related course work:

Business Ethics, Industrial Psychology, Business Law. Developed a Business Model for female farmers to assist with acquiring the resources to purchase related equipment and seed stocks, which enabled their business independence.

JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATE

Carpenter and Cabinetmaking Apprentice School AFL-CIO

CPR, CURRENT CERTIFICATE
American Red Cross
Waterloo, Iowa

EMT-A TRAINING
Allen Hospital
Waterloo, Iowa

United States Navy
Aviation Electronics School
Tennessee and California

This is comparable to a 4-year degree in construction management and practices

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Certificates and Awards

Iowa Association of Housing Officials (IAHO), January 2003 through January 2005

Mold/Moisture Ventilation Training, Iowa Department of Human Rights, March 2004, February 2003

High Density Insulation Training, Iowa Department of Human Rights, February 2004

Residential Load Calculation Training, Iowa Department of Human Rights, September 2003

Advanced Furnace Training, Iowa Department of Human Rights, September 2003

Zone Pressure Diagnostic Training,Iowa Department of Human Rights, July 2003

Respect in the Workplace, #48992, Hawkeye Community College, October 2002

Weatherization Bureau Zip Test Pro Software Training, #6502-8 Iowa Department of Human Rights, June 2002

Weatherization Bureau’s Slate Siding Removal & Reinstallation Training. #515-30 Iowa Department of Human Rights, May 2002

Basic Furnace Training, Iowa Department of Human Rights, April 2002

Lead Safe Work Practices Training Program Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc., January 2002

Public Service and Memberships

African American Cultural and Historical Museum (AACM), Board of Directors
Waterloo, Iowa. Construction liaison between AACM and the architect and building department.

Opportunity Works Volunteer. Researched and organized data used to understand better how poverty and policy interact. Part of a team that is developing a plan to help empower people who have not been in leadership roles.

Shell Rock Volunteer Ambulance Service, EMT and driver, Shell Rock, Iowa

Boy Scouts of America, Troop 51, Troop Leader, Shell Rock, Iowa

Boy Scouts of America, San Fernando Valley Council, Commissioner, Los Angeles, California

Military

United States Navy
Veteran: Vietnam
Honorable Discharge