Brian Hicks

Took care of Wife as the 24/7 Primary Caregiver:

• Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Coordinated communication between wife, families, and medical providers to ensure consistent understanding of care expectations and goals.
• Provided emotional support to wife and families during difficult times, fostering a sense of comfort and trust.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
• Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.

• Managed lab facilities and equipment responsibly, ensuring a safe learning environment for all students while maximizing resource availability for hands-on practice sessions.
• Developed a safe and supportive learning environment, fostering open communication among students and promoting teamwork in group projects.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in the construction industry by attending conferences, seminars, and professional development courses.
• Increased student interest in pursuing careers within the career tech fields by highlighting job opportunities available upon completion of the program.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons combining construction technology with other subjects such as math or science.
• Enhanced student understanding of construction technology by incorporating hands-on projects and real-world examples into lessons.
• Created program and course outlines, established goals and objectives.
• Utilized various assessment tools to measure student achievement, adjusting instructional strategies as needed based on results.
• Encouraged active participation from every learner, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility within the classroom environment.
• Prepared lesson plans for classroom and lab instruction.
• Strengthened students critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and collaborative projects related to real world situations.
• Evaluated student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement and personal growth.
• Advised students on academic and career goals, guiding them through the process of selecting appropriate courses for their desired pathways in career technical education.
• Implemented project-based learning activities, empowering students to apply theoretical knowledge into practical situations and developing essential problem-solving skills.
• Established strong relationships with local industry professionals, creating opportunities for guest speakers and potential job placements for students.
• Developed and maintained practical lab environment for construction technology training.
• Implemented various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and improved overall comprehension of principles of the building trades.
• Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
• Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
• Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
• Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
• Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
• Worked with industry representatives, program advisory committee and employers to facilitate job and internship opportunities.

• Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and quality handyman services for various home repairs.
• Assisted homeowners in maintaining their properties by performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Completed carpentry projects with precision and efficiency, resulting in well-constructed furniture pieces and home fixtures.
• Enhanced property value for clients through professional landscaping, gardening, and outdoor maintenance tasks.
• Collaborated with other handymen to complete larger projects efficiently while ensuring high-quality results for the clients.
• Consistently met deadlines for assigned projects by prioritizing tasks efficiently based on urgency and complexity.
• Increased client retention rate with proactive follow-ups after job completion to ensure satisfaction with the work performed.
• Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.

• Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination throughout each project phase.
• Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns, providing regular updates on progress, and delivering high-quality finished projects within agreed-upon timeframes.
• Achieved successful project completion by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining effective communication with team members.
• Ensured quality control standards were met by establishing inspection processes and overseeing on-site activities.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills in addressing unexpected challenges during the construction process, resulting in minimal delays.
• Resolved conflicts among team members professionally, fostering a harmonious work environment conducive to success.
• Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement in the construction process.
• Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
• Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from team members and regularly reviewing operational procedures for potential enhancements.
• Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to project specifications.
• Increased employee productivity through positivity comprehensive training and performance evaluations.