Bennett Wheeler
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 20 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Veteran Master carpenter with top-level skills in Construction Management. Likeable personality and customer-focused background. Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with exciting organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Cedar Custom Carpentry
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2015 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Lead Trim Carpenter
Woods Carpentry LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2009 - 05.2015
- Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
- Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
- Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
- Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plan to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Build Custom staircases and Kitchens
Superintendent
Hendrick Construction
Charlotte, NC
05.2003 - 05.2005
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor actions.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
- Managed workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in all areas of construction.
Superintendent
Rockford Construction
Grand Rapids, MI
05.1999 - 05.2003
- Started as a carpenter Moved into Regional Superintendent
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor actions.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulatory authorities.
Education
GED -
Cedar Springs High School
Cedar Springs, MISkills
- Integrity and Transparency
- Portfolio Management
- Operational Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Leadership
- Labor Relations
- Interior Renovations
- Remodels and New Construction
- Punch Lists
- Project Oversight
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Adaptable and Flexible
Hunting, Fishing and Target shooting
I enjoy being outdoors with the animals, Hiking trails and visiting areas of the country I have not seen. Normally I will get a cabin for a weekend and just enjoy the elements around me with my family. There is a calm peace between the wind and the sounds of silence.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Cedar Custom Carpentry
05.2015 - Current
Lead Trim Carpenter
Woods Carpentry LLC
05.2009 - 05.2015
Superintendent
Hendrick Construction
05.2003 - 05.2005
Superintendent
Rockford Construction
05.1999 - 05.2003
GED -
Cedar Springs High School
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