Andrew Baker
Troy,MT
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker Building LLC/ Viper Custom Construction LLC
Self-employed
Troy, MT
01.2018 - Current
- Redesigned parts of projects to fit budget criteria of clients.
- Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate correspondence and bid clarifications.
- Formulated estimates and budgets ranging from $20,000 to $1,000,000.
- Developed budgets and estimated costs for labor, materials, equipment rental and other related items.
- Analyzed bids to determine if they met contractual requirements and project scope.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Leveraged skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Answered calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Screwed together boards for sub-flooring, walls or other construction projects.
- Constructed stairways from pre-cut stringers and risers.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on wood and raw materials.
- Maintained a clean job site by disposing of all wood scraps properly.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.
- Fastened timbers or lumber with glue, screws or pegs.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Read blueprints or instructions to determine the type of framing required.
- Researched material pricing trends to ensure up-to-date information was used in estimates.
- Reviewed contracts prior to signing them in order to verify accuracy of all financial details.
- Managed project estimates, design specifications and construction documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
- Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Inspected buildings to determine work needed to maintain buildings to code and desired standards.
- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
Commercial Roofer
Flynn Roofing
Spokane, WA
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Inspected existing roofs for damage or deterioration and created repair recommendations.
- Cut materials with hand tools such as scissors or utility knives according to measurements taken on site.
- Disassembled old roofs and disposed of components.
- Replaced damaged tiles or sections of membrane on flat roofs as needed.
- Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork.
- Completed and submitted accurate work orders to office staff promptly to avoid lags in commencing projects.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Utilized power tools such as nail guns, drills, saws and hammers while constructing new commercial roofs.
- Applied plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass or felt over sloped roofs to prepare for shingle installation.
- Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
- Removed old roofing material prior to installation of new roofing system.
- Kept records of daily work activities including materials used, time spent on tasks and any safety issues encountered.
- Installed metal flashing around chimneys, skylights, vents, walls, and other areas of the roof.
- Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
Satellite Installation Technician
Dish Tv
Spokane, WA
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Upsold customers by suggesting additional services and products, including surge protectors, more options for their service, sound bars and hdmi cables.
- Set up internet services, placed routers and configured WiFi access.
- Repaired faulty wiring connections or damaged cables due to weather conditions.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot any problems with existing systems.
- Communicated with customers to explain installation process and ideal satellite dish placement.
- Performed advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to find root causes and devise corrections.
- Tested connections to verify power supplies and communication link functionality.
Farm and Ranch Work
Rancher
Maple Valley, WA
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport or field irrigation.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
- Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
Maple Valley, WA
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Followed best practices for bagging items in reusable, plastic and paper bags.
- Restocked shelves after each purchase was completed to keep inventory levels accurate.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise, rotated products, and removed expired items.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tahoma Senior High School
Covington, WA06-2016
Skills
- Management
- Staffing
- Planning and Execution
- Business Growth and Retention
- Budget Management
- Employee Development
- Vision Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- Financial Management
- Financial Administration
- Vendor Relations
- Business Marketing
- Financial Planning
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Employee Performance Management
- Reporting and Documentation
- Operations Management
- Staff Hiring
- Opportunity Identification
- Project Planning
- Obtaining Bids
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Estimate Preparation
- Cost Estimation
- Construction Management
- Bid Preparation
- Preparing Estimates
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Mathematical Problem-Solving
- Construction Knowledge
- Proposal Development
- Project Coordination
- Blueprint Analysis
- Proposal Writing
Affiliations
- I love to participate with my church and teach others about God the father, the son and the holy spirit.
Accomplishments
- I set a goal to build my house by 25. by following Gods guidance being persistent and stepping outside my comfort zone. I was able leverage my business this allowed me to learn, create relationships, teach others about God and use Gods gifts to create the opportunities, knowledge and resources to achieve my goal.
Certification
- contractor license in two states
- business license in two states
Timeline
Baker Building LLC/ Viper Custom Construction LLC
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
Commercial Roofer
Flynn Roofing
03.2017 - 09.2018
Satellite Installation Technician
Dish Tv
11.2016 - 03.2017
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
10.2014 - 04.2015
Farm and Ranch Work
Rancher
10.2013 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Tahoma Senior High School