Brandon Smith
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Driven Small Business Owner with excellent business acumen, creativity and leadership skills. Offers advanced experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities and generating sales in the Construction industry. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Professional Hands LLC
10.2017 - Current
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Demonstrated product presentations to prospective customers to showcase features, benefits and value.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Conducted feasibility studies to weigh pros and cons of developing business and ways to achieve success.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Project Manager
Jhutson & Company
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Construction Assistant
American Construction Company
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Followed orders closely to help prepare for jobs, ready sites, complete assignments and clean up work areas at completion.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Identified and fixed issues during phases of production.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Distributed supplies to skilled workers to maintain job site productivity.
- Studied plans for each job to gain understanding of materials, tools and work required.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors, and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Adhered to all reporting requirements for job activities, safety issues and on-site incidents.
- Boosted team efficiency and project requirements by correctly operating site equipment.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
- Helped successfully complete large project ahead of schedule.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Supported teams by performing routine and complex construction work.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Painted walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
- Assisted in construction of commercial and residential buildings.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Maintained knowledge of safety practices for removing hazards from working sites.
- Helped project managers develop work schedules for overall projects and individual stages.
- Liaised with carpenters or electricians to complete duties.
Deck Builder
Wood Works Remodeling & Renovation
08.2010 - 01.2011
- Used hand tools, power tools and equipment to complete skilled deck building.
- Used different types of materials for decking and railing construction.
- Completed framing, setting windows, siding and trim installation.
- Estimated and procured materials and equipment to complete assigned work, and plan, layout and organize own work with minimal supervision.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, specifications and schematics.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
Construction Worker
Chandler Home Improvement
05.2008 - 02.2010
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- 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.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
Education
Psychology
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VAGED -
I.C. Norcom High School
Portsmouth, VA1998
Skills
- Project Closure
- Decision Making
- Budget Management
- Contract Management
- Project Planning
- Project Tracking
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project Management
Timeline
Project Manager
Jhutson & Company
11.2021 - 01.2023
Small Business Owner
Professional Hands LLC
10.2017 - Current
Construction Assistant
American Construction Company
02.2012 - 05.2016
Deck Builder
Wood Works Remodeling & Renovation
08.2010 - 01.2011
Construction Worker
Chandler Home Improvement
05.2008 - 02.2010
Psychology
Tidewater Community College
GED -
I.C. Norcom High School
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