Anders Karlsen
Hockinson
Summary
Experienced with managing all aspects of business operations, including financial oversight and strategic planning. Utilizes effective leadership techniques to ensure efficient daily management and team productivity. Track record of fostering strong customer relationships and driving business growth through innovative solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Karlsen Brothers LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations and logistics to ensure efficient service delivery..
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste.
- Established strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
Project Manager
Karlsen Building
04.2016 - 10.2023
- oversaw day to day scheduling and site management from start to sale of project.
- successfully built over 50 single family homes as well as 3 multi family homes.
- In charge of project budgeting and client management for over 70 projects
- in 7 years, did not have a single project go over budget.
- over 300 hours of experience on a mini excavator
- experience towing flat bed trailers
- Experience in storm water management system design and installation
Joint Fires Observer
US Army National Guard
04.2016 - 04.2020
- personally responsible for over $40,000,000 worth of equipment and general issue gear with 0 losses in a 4 year period
- successfully trained overtime 100 soldiers in their chosen military occupational specialty
- managed a forward observer team over 16 personnel
- 3 years experience as a driver and crew member of a 14 ton multi wheeled tactical vehicle (STRYKER- FSV variant)
Forward Observer
US Army
01.2010 - 04.2016
- Conducted reconnaissance to gather critical battlefield intelligence for operational planning.
- Trained in precision measurement devices; laser and GPS.
- Terrain analysis expert
- Was personally responsible for over $25,000,000 worth of equipment and general issue gear with 0 losses in a 6 year span
- managed an infantry squad of 8 personnel in their day to day operations and training
- 5 Years experience on both 16 ton multi wheeled vehicles (STRYKER- FSV variant) and 28 ton tracked vehicles (Bradley Fighting vehicle- Fire support variant)
Concrete Finisher
S&S Concrete Floors
06.2009 - 01.2010
- Finished concrete surfaces to achieve smooth, durable finishes.
- Operated and maintained tools such as trowels, grinders, and screeds.
- Assured compliance with safety protocols during all project phases.
- Experience in commercial Super Flats
Education
High School Diploma -
Hockinson High School
Brush Prairie, WASkills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Business planning
- Personnel management
- Heavy Equipment Operations
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Karlsen Brothers LLC
10.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Karlsen Building
04.2016 - 10.2023
Joint Fires Observer
US Army National Guard
04.2016 - 04.2020
Forward Observer
US Army
01.2010 - 04.2016
Concrete Finisher
S&S Concrete Floors
06.2009 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Hockinson High School