Chris Thurman
Shawnee,KS
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in project and operations management. Proven ability to enhance efficiency, oversee budgets, and foster team collaboration to achieve strategic goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Laborer Foreman
Myself
Shawnee, Kansas
05.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations and logistics for a small business.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Trained new workers on equipment operation and safety procedures to promote a safe and efficient work environment.
- Oversaw project execution, monitored phase progress, and ensured quality workmanship to achieve timely completion of deliverables.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Developed targeted marketing strategies that attracted new customers and enhanced brand visibility.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
field engineer
Vertex Construction
Kansas City, Missouri
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Collaborated with project managers to coordinate daily construction activities.
- Documented daily progress reports to track milestones and inform stakeholders on ongoing construction projects.
- Communicated with team members to resolve on-site challenges effectively.
- Operated tools and equipment for various construction tasks on-site.
- Provided technical support to customers via phone, email, and onsite visits.
- Coordinated with other teams within the organization to ensure successful implementation of projects.
- Identified root cause of issues and recommended solutions to prevent future failures.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards when designing or implementing solutions.
- Resolved departmental conflicts by providing technical advice that facilitated collaboration and project alignment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission Northwest
Shawnee, KS05-2026
Skills
- Project management
- Operations management
- Budget oversight
- Cost management
- Project cost estimation
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Client service
- Small business management
- Strategic planning
- Profitability analysis
- Workforce development
- Negotiation
Timeline
field engineer
Vertex Construction
06.2026 - 08.2026
Owner/Laborer Foreman
Myself
05.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission Northwest