A. Merl Taffner
Fairland,United States
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer General Contractor
Foundation Freewill Baptist Church
Afton, OK
03.2019 - Current
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
Co-Owner/ Area Manager
Wilson Excavating
Springdale , AR
03.2004 - 01.2008
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Developed solutions and strategies across customer industries by capitalizing on emerging trends.
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations.
Division Manager
Wilbrooks Excavating, LLC
Bentonville, AR
10.2003 - 07.2004
- Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
- Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
- Established clear and consistent policies and procedures.
- Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of $ 2 million per year.
- Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and work of personnel under supervision.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
Utility Superintendent
McClinton Anchor
Fayetteville, AR
04.1994 - 07.2003
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels were at necessary limit for progress
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Owner/Operator
T & T Construction
Elkins , AR
03.1983 - 06.1992
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize and support sustainability objectives.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior quality to Residential and Business customers.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Build Customer Home or Business to customer specifications within specific timeframes.
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Accelerated Christian Academy
Rogers, AR 01.1976 - 01.1978
Skills
Customer service
undefinedTimeline
Volunteer General Contractor
Foundation Freewill Baptist Church
03.2019 - Current
Co-Owner/ Area Manager
Wilson Excavating
03.2004 - 01.2008
Division Manager
Wilbrooks Excavating, LLC
10.2003 - 07.2004
Utility Superintendent
McClinton Anchor
04.1994 - 07.2003
Owner/Operator
T & T Construction
03.1983 - 06.1992
High School Diploma -
Accelerated Christian Academy
01.1976 - 01.1978
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