Christopher Finklea

Joplin,MO

Summary

Carpenter Foreman / Journeyman Concrete Finisher resourceful and professional in Management Operations, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. With 25 years experience possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement, on Industrial, Commercial and Residential construction projects. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, dedicated to the safety of construction crews and managing teams to complete the tasks and projects in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator /Lead Carpenter

Fast & Friendly Construction LLC

Joplin , Missouri

12.2021 - Current

Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency
Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
Specializes in the Renovations of Historical Homes, over 100 years old.
New Builds, Renovations and Additions.
City utilities Infrastructure, MoDOT Highway project, Joplin City utilities project.
Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of projects.

Carpenter Foreman/Journeyman Concrete Finisher

Tradesman international/Dalton Killinger

Joplin , Missouri

11.2016 - 12.2021

Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
Overseeing construction crews that removed old concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk and Ada ramps by means of heavy equipment.
Use string line to set grade and slope percentage with precision instruments such as Smart levels.
Set form, pour and finish concrete with the professionalism and the quality that is expected.
Removal and replacing 48 inch water Drain pipe, manhole, Drain boxes, crub and gutter Joplin Street Restoration Project.
Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.

Labor Foreman /Journeyman Concrete Finisher

McCarthy Building Company/local laborers 319&663

Joplin, Missouri

05.2012 - 11.2016

Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Leading Construction Crews in the execution of the Construction process of the Mercy Replacement Hospital.
Labor Foreman for Mercy Temporary Hospital project in charge of day-to-day operations of construction site, overseeing employees and completion of all duties given to me by my supervisor

Education

Associate of Science - Combat Engineering

Marine Corps Combat Engineering School

Camp Lejeune North Carolina

08-1997

High School Diploma -

JF Shields High School

Beatrice, AL

06-1996

Skills

Construction superintendent
Construction management
Project estimation and bidding
Concrete Form Carpenter
Concrete Finisher
Carpenter
Heavy equipment operator
Framing and Trim Carpenter

Interior and exterior renovations
Drywall hanging and finishing
Window and door installation
Blueprint reading
Cabinets installation
Floor installation
Siding installation

Certification & License

OSHA 10
JLG Extension Lift
Warehouse Forklift
Scissor Lift
All Terrain Forklift

Timeline