Christian Slater
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Professional contractor with with 7+ years of experience and strong expertise in project management, budget oversight, and quality control. Adept in coordinating teams, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and delivering projects on time. Known for adaptability, reliability, and driving successful outcomes. Skilled in construction planning, vendor negotiations, and site supervision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Contractor
Divine Custom Construction Corp
03.2018 - Current
- Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
- Completed projects on time and within budget through meticulous scheduling and coordination of resources.
- Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
- Enhanced client satisfaction with exceptional attention to detail, clear communication, and consistent followthrough.
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Built strong relationships with subcontractors resulting in competitive pricing and reliable workmanship on job sites.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
Home and Commercial Inspector
Slater Home and Commercial Inspections
03.2018 - Current
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safe buildings.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
Warehouse Manager
Firestone Walker Brewing
10.2013 - 03.2018
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Supervising the receipt, dispatching, and storage of goods.
- Managing warehouse staff, vehicles, and other equipment.
- Coordinating shipments with sales team members and distributors throughout the world.
- Managing approximately two million dollars worth of product or more at times.
- Ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing disruptions in supply chain operations.
Construction Foreman
Brykalski Builders
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure through diligent time management abilities.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in coordinating multiple subcontractors to ensure seamless integration within overall project timelines.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Education
Agriculture Science And Mechanics
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CACriminal Justice
Allen Hancock College
Santa Maria, CAHigh School Diploma -
Atascadero High School
Atascadero, CA06-2004
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Construction site management
- Worksite safety
- Electrical systems
- Quality control
- Scheduling and planning
- Demolition
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Window and door installation
- Carpentry and flooring skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Code compliance
- Subcontractor management
- Renovation
- Construction estimating
Certification
- Licensed General Contractor – California State Licensing Board.
- ICA Home and Commercial Inspector Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
General Contractor
Divine Custom Construction Corp
03.2018 - Current
Home and Commercial Inspector
Slater Home and Commercial Inspections
03.2018 - Current
Construction Foreman
Brykalski Builders
11.2013 - 01.2016
Warehouse Manager
Firestone Walker Brewing
10.2013 - 03.2018
Agriculture Science And Mechanics
Modesto Junior College
Criminal Justice
Allen Hancock College
High School Diploma -
Atascadero High School