Charla Peters
Marana,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in construction management. Effective in crew leadership and safety protocol implementation, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence on-site.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Foreman
Wanzek Construction, Inc.
Fargo, ND
10.2011 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
- Coordinated workflow among team members, optimizing resource allocation and task completion timelines.
- Trained and mentored junior staff, enhancing team performance and adherence to best practices.
- Responsibilites to include Yard Foreman, Inventory Foreman for small turbine parts Containers, Purchasing of small tools and consumables and Equipment manageent on each job.
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in improved project outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Managed subcontractor relationships, facilitating effective communication and collaboration on-site.
- Conducted site inspections to identify potential hazards, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Developed work schedules, aligning project milestones with labor availability to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Led safety meetings, fostering a culture of awareness and proactive risk management within the team.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Resolved conflicts among crew members professionally, promoting a cohesive working environment.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing equipment, materials, and labor resources.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures
Construction Crew Leader
Mortenson Construction
Minneapolis, MN
10.2007 - 10.2011
- Led daily construction activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project specifications.
- Supervised crew members, providing mentorship and training to enhance skill development.
- Coordinated material deliveries, optimizing workflow and minimizing downtime on-site.
- Implemented best practices for quality control, improving project outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Led crew for mud mat layouts and forming turbine foundations.
- Tracked equipment maintenance and scheduled repairs.
Warehouse Worker
Alco Warehouse
Abilene, KS
03.2005 - 10.2007
- Managed inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishments..
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Enhanced physical inventory counts, participating in semi-annual audits to verify stock levels.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Trained new employees on proper handling techniques and warehouse procedures.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
Solomon, KS
11.2001 - 03.2005
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs for children.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and licensing requirements.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation for effective childcare delivery.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and feedback sessions.
- Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted healthy eating habits among students by overseeing menu planning and meal preparation according to nutritional guidelines set forth by experts in the field of early childhood nutrition.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through regular inspections, documentation updates, and policy reviews.
- Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
Administrative Office Manager
Kansas State University Aviation
Salina, KS
02.1998 - 11.2001
- Oversaw daily administrative operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to university policies.
- Managed scheduling for faculty and staff, optimizing resource allocation across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented office procedures, improving overall operational efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
- Coordinated training sessions for new administrative staff, enhancing onboarding experience and knowledge retention.
- Oversaw Department Electronics Inventory.
- Organized, Inventoried and input all parts in the aviation maintenance shop.
- Ordered all parts and issued all repair parts for aviation maintenance departmet
- Mentored junior administrative personnel, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Supply Specialist
Lear Siegler Services
Charleston, SC
03.1996 - 02.1998
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure timely availability of materials and supplies.
- Coordinated supply chain logistics, optimizing delivery schedules for improved operational efficiency.
- Conducted thorough assessments of supplier performance to enhance quality and reliability of products.
- Developed and implemented strategies for cost reduction while maintaining service level agreements.
- Processed parts orders and received parts for military equipment repairs
- Received and shipped parts as needed.
- Maintained proper inventory controls and eliminated workflow gaps to balance projected demands with on-hand supplies.
- Closely monitored material readiness of high-priority units.
- Synchronized supply chain activity by working with government contracted suppliers and distributors to obtain goods.
Storekeeper SK2
US Navy
Jacksonville, FL
02.1992 - 02.1996
- Hazardous Material program Leading Petty officer
- Successfully coordinated the successful establishment of the hazardous material database within an automated system through validation of interdepartmental reconciliation.
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure accurate tracking of supplies and materials.
- Oversaw receipt, storage, and distribution of goods within supply chain operations.
- Implemented safety standards for hazardous materials handling and storage procedures.
- Trained junior personnel on inventory processes and compliance regulations.
- Streamlined warehousing operations to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Assigned to implement hazardous material warehouse and disposal site.
- Coordinated with all base departments to turn in and dispose of all hazardous materials on NAS Jax.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular stock checks and maintaining updated records.
- Maintained a safe working environment with strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Ordered goods from various vendors to maintain store merchandise levels.
- Monitored merchandise on shelves and in storage using inventory control system.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment for customer satisfaction through efficient processing of purchase requests and shipments.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
Storekeeper SR-SK2
US Navy
Charleston, SC
02.1988 - 02.1992
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment and accuracy of stock records
- Documented shipping and receiving records to confirm receipt of orders.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by diligently investigating variances and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Managed comprehensive processing of re-orders, both automated and manual, to maintain optimal ship supply levels.
- Facilitated timely processing of repair part and consumable receipts to support operational efficiency.
- Directly Responsible for the successful implementation of SUADPS-RT Software release
- Instrumental in the successful transfer from on line receipt processing to to receipt processing via Integrated Bar Code System with no start up issues to save hundreds of man hours processing receipts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Solomon High School
Solomon, KSSkills
- Managing materials
- Worksite safety
- Crew oversight
- Materials management
- Materials coordination
- Checking equipment
- HAZMAT management
- Crew leadership
- Inspections experience
Timeline
Construction Foreman
Wanzek Construction, Inc.
10.2011 - 01.2025
Construction Crew Leader
Mortenson Construction
10.2007 - 10.2011
Warehouse Worker
Alco Warehouse
03.2005 - 10.2007
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
11.2001 - 03.2005
Administrative Office Manager
Kansas State University Aviation
02.1998 - 11.2001
Supply Specialist
Lear Siegler Services
03.1996 - 02.1998
Storekeeper SK2
US Navy
02.1992 - 02.1996
Storekeeper SR-SK2
US Navy
02.1988 - 02.1992
High School Diploma -
Solomon High School