Brandon Lefler
Borger
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Knight Crest Homes, adept at enhancing system reliability and driving sales growth. Skilled in power tool, heavy equipment operations and customer relations, I fostered a positive work environment, leading to high employee satisfaction and successful project completions while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Knight Crest Homes
09.2024 - Current
- Executed multiple installations to enhance system reliability.
- Completed removal of existing home structures, including roofs, walls, and doors.
- Held bi-weekly meetings to review safety production.
- 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.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Lead Foreman
Knight Crest Homes
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Supervised numerous home projects, including drywall demolition and installation, window and door placement, floor systems, bathroom and kitchen remodels
- Delivered high-quality project results by consistently adhering to established standards and protocols.
- Built strong relationships with clients through effective communication and understanding their needs, promoting repeat business opportunities.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies through thorough analysis of potential issues, minimizing the impact on project timelines.
- Developed project plans and schedules to set clear expectations, resulting in improved team productivity.
Construction Worker
Knight Crest Homes
03.2014 - 06.2019
- Executed projects using various hand tools.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Engaged with multiple electrical setups, managing instances up to 240k volts.
- Upgraded power cables supplying cooling fans, outlets, and lighting networks.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Supported fundamental carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
- Exhibited exceptional problem-solving abilities under pressure by employing critical thinking skills to overcome complex challenges on job sites.
- Operated heavy machinery efficiently, ensuring timely progress on construction projects while minimizing risk of accidents or damage.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering teamwork among staff through open communication channels, which led to higher overall productivity levels during projects.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Consistently met or exceeded building codes and regulations, resulting in successful inspections upon project completion.
- Implemented safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Adapted to rapidly changing weather conditions and schedules, ensuring project continuity and efficiency.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
North Texas Electric
07.2010 - 02.2014
- Adhered to strict safety protocols during all phases of work, reducing workplace incidents significantly.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Troubleshot and resolved electrical issues, minimizing downtime for clients'' businesses.
- Ensured consistent high-quality workmanship by rigorously adhering to established industry standards throughout all phases of installation.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills while troubleshooting complex electrical issues under tight deadlines.
- Continuously expanded technical expertise by participating in ongoing training opportunities related to commercial electrical work practices.
Construction Worker
Boomtown Builders
09.2006 - 03.2010
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
Education
Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
Tecumseh, OK05.2002
Skills
- Customer relations
- Sales expertise
- Sound judgment
- Power tool operation
- Worksite safety
- Equipment operation
- Demolition experience
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Time management
- Dependability and reliability
- Safety and compliance
- Hand and power tool operation
- Punctual and dependable
- Worksite safety and maintenance
- Heavy machinery operation
Accomplishments
- Increased productivity 250% by implementing several process improvements.
- Brought in 200+ new customers.
Timeline
General Manager
Knight Crest Homes
09.2024 - Current
Lead Foreman
Knight Crest Homes
06.2019 - 08.2024
Construction Worker
Knight Crest Homes
03.2014 - 06.2019
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
North Texas Electric
07.2010 - 02.2014
Construction Worker
Boomtown Builders
09.2006 - 03.2010
Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
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