Brad Lorenz
St. Cloud,MN
Summary
Self-motivated with strong work ethic and energy, highly-adaptable, detail-oriented, yet always focused on full scope of projects. Dependable and reliable, people-person with broadly agreeable demeanor and professionalism. Invests personally in everything. Knowledgeable about construction from grubbing or demolition to final cleaning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Floater/Carpenter
Shingobee Builders, Inc.
02.2017 - 07.2023
- Provided all manner of project support, covering for superintendents when unavailable to work, and completing tasks either outside the scope of subcontractors or in untimely dispute. Worked largely independently.
- Completed punchlists items, warranty work, and jobsite preparation for turnover. Also frequently corrected work not completed per plan.
- Worked on wide variety of construction projects, including store conversions in malls, new construction and remodels of fast food restaurants, banks, grocery stores, warehouses and industrial plants.
- Worked commonly with all trades to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work into larger scope of projects.
- Forklift (Lull) certified, elevated lift platform certified, trained in skid-steer operation, and heavily experienced in all.
- Maintained large personal inventory of tools and hardware essential to completion of at least 95% of tasks that arose.
- Commonly salvaged hardware and materials for use on future projects, adding substantially to the bottom line of most projects.
Property Manager/Maintenance Manager
TE Miller Development, LLC
05.2012 - 01.2017
- Performed and/or managed all aspects of construction and maintenance projects at a 100-unit apartment complex.
- Greatly enhance property occupancy rates by ensuring tenant satisfaction above all else. Most concerns were addressed and maintenance issues resolved the day they were reported.
- Developed strong rapport with subcontractors by ensuring property was fully prepared for larger projects and scope of work was fully understood.
- Dramatically reduced maintenance costs by performing large percentage of maintenance 'in house'.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.1998
Skills
- Commercial Construction Experience
- Drywalling
- Finish Carpentry
- Wall paneling
- Window installation
- Countertop installation
- Door installation
- Carpentry expertise
- Shelving installation
- Framing construction
- Demolition work
- Remodeling projects
- Scaffolding setup
- Problem-solving abilities
- Basic Plumbing Knowledge
- Hand and Power Tools
- Basic Electrical Knowledge
- Material handling
- Weatherproofing structures
- Power tools proficiency
- Worksite safety
Hobbies include hiking, birdwatching, antique-collecting, DIY's, garage sales, cribbage, grilling
Always thrifty, enjoy finding bargains at garage and estate sales and performing most home improvement myself. Though passionate about wildlife and the outdoors, was ultimately unable to secure a livable income with degree in wildlife biology - but keep the passion alive as an avid birdwatcher and nature enthusiast. Thoroughly enjoy small activities with family and friends playing cards and/or grilling.
Timeline
Floater/Carpenter
Shingobee Builders, Inc.
02.2017 - 07.2023
Property Manager/Maintenance Manager
TE Miller Development, LLC
05.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Cloud State University
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