Blake Van Auken
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic, energetic, and results-driven project manager with extensive experience in contract negotiation and team leadership. Skilled in managing workflow and building strong partnerships, contributing to successful project outcomes in residential and commercial sectors, all while keeping customers and clients satisfied.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Handyman
Ace Handyman Services
Wichita, KS
01.2025 - Current
- Followed safety protocols while performing repairs and installations.
- Collaborated with team members on customer service interactions during visits.
- Provided quote on projects based on supplies and hours needed to perform the work.
- Performed new work and needed repairs based on the customer's needs for the project.
Partner/ CEO
HTI Drywall
Wichita, KS
07.2013 - 08.2024
- Lead teams of employees and worked closely with subcontractors, ensuring projects are started and completed in a timely manner, with the highest quality.
- Estimated jobs, and scheduled all materials and employees for the job site and projects.
- Managed project managers who reported to me and monitored job sites to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and implement them.
- Manage contracts with vendors, builders, homeowners, and suppliers by delegating tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- I specialize in various types of projects, including residential and commercial. Proficient in structural and non-structural metal framing, insulation, drywall installation, acoustic ceiling grid, and stucco application.
Project Manager
Drywall Consultants
Augusta, KS
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Campus High School
Wichita, KS01.2002
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Project oversight
- OSHA compliance
- Detail orientation
- Employee management
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Safety protocols
- Material scheduling
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
Volunteer Experience
Leader of maintenance team, Hope Covenant Church, El Dorado, KS, Managed maintenance team and operated scissor lifts, box and flat bed trucks.
Timeline
Project Handyman
Ace Handyman Services
01.2025 - Current
Partner/ CEO
HTI Drywall
07.2013 - 08.2024
Project Manager
Drywall Consultants
07.2008 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Campus High School
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