Austin Schnell
St helens,OR
Summary
Highly accomplished general manager with a proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. Skilled in recruiting and coaching team members, mentoring employees at all levels of the organization. Proficient in finish carpentry, welding, operating heavy equipment, and computer programs. Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills, consistently achieving business objectives through effective management of operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
That Guy LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Built and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Recruited team members to maintain adequate staffing levels
- Provided coaching and mentoring support for employees at all levels of the organization
- Facilitated smooth communication between clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams throughout the entire remodeling process.
- Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to ensure complete client satisfaction before closing out contracts.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Owner
AS Crafted LLC
01.2017 - Current
- General residential remodeling
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Crane Operator
Evarz
03.2005 - 10.2016
- Exhibited knowledge of load weight calculations to ensure safe operation of the crane
- Developed proficiency in responding quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning equipment or hazardous conditions
- Mastered the ability to maintain logs of crane operations and service records
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by performing routine maintenance tasks and promptly addressing issues.
- Enhanced job site safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and adhering to proper crane operation procedures.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
Education
Pre-Apprenticeship - Heavy Equipment Operating
Alaska Job Corps
Palmer, AK06.1997
Skills
- Finish carpenter
- Heavy equipment operator
- Welder
- Mechanic
- Excel
- Spreadsheets
- Word
- Schedule Management
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Retention
- Time Management
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Operations Management
Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Overhead Crane Operator
Timeline
General Manager
That Guy LLC
01.2023 - Current
Owner
AS Crafted LLC
01.2017 - Current
Crane Operator
Evarz
03.2005 - 10.2016
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Overhead Crane Operator
Pre-Apprenticeship - Heavy Equipment Operating
Alaska Job Corps
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