Brian Drinkwater
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Quality-focused worker accomplished in crew leadership and project management. Dedicated to exceeding expectations with code-compliant work aligned with customer specifications, timelines and budgets. Detailed-oriented in checking work and correcting problems.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Crabby Joe's
Marblehead, Ohio
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared diverse seafood dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspace.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to coordinate meal service effectively.
- Monitored food inventory levels, minimizing waste through efficient usage.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
General Contractor
Self-employeed
Sandusky, Ohio
06.1991 - Current
- Managed daily construction activities for timely project completion.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure smooth workflow and task execution.
- Installed fixtures and finishes according to specifications and design plans.
- Assisted in estimating material quantities for various construction projects.
- Maintained job site cleanliness and organization for safety compliance.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve on-site issues quickly.
- Inspected work progress to ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Documented project developments and changes in construction plans accurately.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates based on labor, material, equipment, overhead costs and other related expenses.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
- Maintained accurate records of daily progress, costs, and materials used on the project.
- Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
- Reviewed blueprints and other documentation prior to commencement of projects for accuracy and completeness.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred to minimize delays or additional expenses.
- Ensured that safety standards were maintained at all times during the duration of the project.
- Performed site visits to ensure construction plans were in compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure competitive prices.
- Performed inspections of properties and individual units, identifying issues and recommending actions.
- Managed on-site personnel including laborers, subcontractors, and engineers.
- Developed job schedules outlining specific tasks to be completed by each contractor and subcontractor within a given timeline.
- Implemented effective strategies to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste of resources.
- Refined and improved company processes to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Organized meetings between clients and contractors and subcontractors to discuss changes in scope or design specifications.
- Provided technical guidance to team members as needed when challenges arose during the course of a project.
- Reduced accidents on construction sites by adhering to health and safety regulations and reporting problems.
- Coordinated with architects and engineers to finalize project plans and blueprints.
- Maintained detailed records of construction activities, changes, and approvals for compliance.
- Adapted project plans in response to client feedback or unforeseen obstacles, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Applied for and secured all necessary permits and licenses required for construction activities.
- Leveraged knowledge of building materials and construction techniques to optimize project outcomes.
- Ensured all construction practices met or exceeded environmental and sustainability standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors and subcontractors regarding scheduling issues or budget overruns.
- Managed projects with large labor, equipment, and material budgets.
- Established work, budgets, and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
CEO
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle Service LLC
Sandusky, Ohio
06.2015 - 04.2025
- Oversaw daily operations to improve efficiency and productivity across departments.
- Managed daily taxi operations and ensured reliable service availability.
- Coordinated with drivers to schedule shifts and maintain efficient routes.
- Oversaw maintenance of vehicles to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance passenger satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of rides, expenses, and vehicle inspections.
- Developed strategies to optimize fuel usage and reduce operational costs.
- Trained new drivers on company policies and customer service protocols.
- Collaborated with local authorities to stay informed on regulations and traffic updates.
- Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
- Analyzed customer feedback and implemented changes accordingly.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone or email.
- Conducted market research to identify potential opportunities for growth.
- Managed daily operations of taxi business, including scheduling drivers, handling customer inquiries and resolving driver issues.
- Organized training sessions for new drivers on operating procedures, safety protocols and navigation systems.
- Oversaw payment processing for customers using credit cards or mobile wallets.
- Initiated cost-saving measures such as optimizing routes taken by drivers or renegotiating deals with suppliers.
- Monitored market trends in order to stay competitive in the industry.
- Established a system to monitor driver performance and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Recruited additional staff members when necessary in order to meet demands during peak season.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for vehicle parts and services.
- Maintained records of all vehicles owned by the company, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Assisted in developing promotional campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility within the local community.
- Investigated any complaints received from customers regarding poor service or inappropriate behavior from drivers.
- Reviewed applications for potential drivers before hiring them into the company's team.
- Created financial reports detailing income from fares, fuel costs, vehicle repairs.
- Ensured proper maintenance of taxis, including regular servicing and safety checks.
- Tracked expenses related to fuel, maintenance and other operational costs of running a taxi business.
- Researched new technologies that could be used to enhance the efficiency of the taxi business.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Greeted passengers warmly and professionally and engaged in conversation.
- Understood and complied with vehicle safety laws and driving standards and kept passengers safe.
- Assisted passengers with loading, unloading and stowing of luggage.
- Maintained vehicle in top operating condition and kept taxi interior and exterior spotlessly clean and inviting to passengers.
- Demonstrated innate navigational sense and expert GPS use and brought passengers to right place at right time.
- Displayed active listening and offered positive resolutions to passenger concerns.
- Calculated correct fare accurately, fairly and transparently based on length of taxi ride.
- Mastered advanced vehicle technologies and company's dispatch software for clear communication with customers and dispatch.
Carpenter
local 744
Bellevue, Ohio
05.1991 - 04.2017
- Constructed wooden structures for rides and attractions using hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily maintenance and repair tasks.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate project completion.
- Installed fixtures, railings, and other components following safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new carpenters on proper tool usage and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to enhance safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and materials needed.
- Participated in safety meetings to uphold workplace safety practices and guidelines.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
- Provided consultation services for homeowners regarding custom carpentry designs.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
- Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
- Applied design-specific wood and composite trim according to architectural plans and neighborhood regulations.
- Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
- Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
- Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Bore bolt holes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
Carpenter
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Sandusky, Ohio
- Constructed wooden structures for rides and attractions using hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily maintenance and repair tasks.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate project completion.
- Installed fixtures, railings, and other components following safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new carpenters on proper tool usage and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to enhance safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and materials needed.
- Participated in safety meetings to uphold workplace safety practices and guidelines.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
- Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
- Applied design-specific wood and composite trim according to architectural plans and neighborhood regulations.
- Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
- Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
- Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perkins High School
Sandusky, OH06-1991
HVAC
Terra Tech
Fremont, OHSkills
- Residential and commercial construction
- General carpentry
- willingness to learn
- field supervision
- Permit acquisition
- Structural engineering
- Project safety
- Construction site management
- Supply management
- Code compliance
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Fireproofing methods
- Insulation installation
- Roofing installation
- Window and door installation
- Waterproofing techniques
- Subcontractor management
- Job bidding
- Heavy lifting
- Fixture repair
- Masonry work
- Construction estimating
- Drywall hanging
- Plumbing and electrical work
- Equipment and materials
- Carpentry and flooring skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Crabby Joe's
04.2025 - Current
CEO
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle Service LLC
06.2015 - 04.2025
General Contractor
Self-employeed
06.1991 - Current
Carpenter
local 744
05.1991 - 04.2017
Carpenter
Cedar Point Amusement Park
High School Diploma -
Perkins High School
HVAC
Terra Tech