Christopher L. Collins
Aurora,IN
Summary
I enjoy working. I have a high drive. I’m very direct and firm. I move up very quickly. I do whatever takes to get the job done safely and under budget.
Overview
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Work History
Superintendent
Axis Civil Construction
Columbus, OH
2025 - 2025
- Assisted in coordinating site activities to ensure adherence to safety regulations and project timelines.
- Learned operation of construction tools and equipment under supervision of experienced team members.
- Supported project managers in tracking progress and documenting daily site reports for review.
- Participated in safety training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to organize materials and maintain cleanliness on construction sites.
- Observed skilled workers to gain insights into effective construction techniques and workflow management.
- Contributed to maintaining accurate inventory records for tools and materials used on projects.
- Engaged in regular communication with crew members to facilitate efficient task execution and problem resolution.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by Action.
- Enforced rigorous safety procedures during daily operations, creating a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the project''s execution process.
- Working with ODOT.
- Filling out force accounts doing 611s sheets.
- Box culverts, some roads, small bridges, patch work, 811 tickets, highway ramps,
- Contacted all vendors before starting a job
- Used bid exchange, outlook, and teams program.
- ODOT projects, wayne’s national forest, Metro parks.
Heavy Equipment Operator Foreman
Coppage Construction
Independence, KY
2020 - 2025
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers to assist in construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations to ensure a secure work environment.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials
- using forklifts and other equipment.
- Supported senior operators by preparing job sites and ensuring readiness for tasks.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular
- basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Operated variety of heavy machinery, contributing to timely project completions.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Dozers, GPS Dozers, excavators, rock trucks, compactors, finished grade,
- Site work, storm, water, sewer.
- A lot of Building pads
Union Operator
Local 18 Operators Union
Middletown, OH
1999 - 2025
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted regular maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- All site work with some road experience. Pipe work, storm, water, sewer.
Owner of a Company
Blackhaus Forestry LLC
Crittenden, KY
1997 - 2020
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily business operations, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in customer service and product knowledge.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense control for profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers, fostering loyalty through personalized service initiatives.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Logging operations, managed and operated high-end veneer logs did a lot of management practices followed all BMP laws.
- Sold the company in 2020
Education
High School Diploma - Math And Science
South Ripley High School
Versailles, IN05.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Building Trades
Southeastern Career Center
Versailles, IN05.1999
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Construction supervision
- Managed 8 to 10 crews, 5 to 10 man crews
- Construction management
- Strategic planning
- Key decision making
- Subcontractor management
- Training oversight
- Labor relations
- Leadership development
- Site safety management
Determination of Benefit Payment Eligibility
- JFS-83000 07/01/2023
- Claimant's Name
- CHRISTOPHER L. COLLINS
- Benefit Year Beginning Date
- 01/05/2025
- Benefit Year Ending Date
- 01/03/2026
- Application Date
- Date Issued
- 01/28/2025
- ODJFS Office
- Lima Adjudication Center
- PO Box 182212
- Columbus, OH 43218
- Phone: (877) 644-6562
- Fax: (614) 466-7449
- Christopher L. Collins
- 9520 GORDON RD
- AURORA, IN 47001
- Si usted no puede leer esto, llame por favor a 1-877-644-6562 para una traducción.
- APPEAL RIGHTS: If you do not agree with this determination, you may file an appeal. For faster service, please log into your unemployment account at https://unemployment.ohio.gov and navigate to your correspondence. Select the correspondence/determination number you wish to appeal. Select ‘File Appeal’. Filing online is convenient, secure and ensures timely receipt of your appeal. You may also file an appeal at https://odjfs2.my.site.com/OUlForm/s/ connect-ohio-inquiry-form or by Fax at 1-614-466-7449. If using fax, the appeal documentation should include the determination ID#, claimant’s name, last four (4) of claimant’s SSN, claimant ID#, and any additional facts and/or documentation to support the appeal.
- TO BE TIMELY, YOUR APPEAL MUST BE RECEIVED/POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN 02/18/2025 (21 calendar days after the 'Date Issued'). If the 21st day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, your deadline has already been extended to include the next scheduled work day. If you do not file your appeal within the 21-day calendar period, include a statement with the date you received the determination and your reason for filing late. If your appeal is late due to a physical or mental condition, provide certified medical evidence that your condition prevented you from filing within the 21-day period. In order for your appeal to be considered timely, it must be received/postmarked no later than 21 calendar days after the ending date of the physical or mental condition. If unemployed, claimants should continue to file weekly claims for benefits while the determination is under appeal by visiting the agency’s website at https://unemployment.ohio.gov or call the ODJFS office listed above. For additional information, claimants may review the Worker’s Guide to Unemployment Compensation.
- DSN: 012648
- PSN: 012648
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- CORRESPONDENCE ID: 000000563873039
- CLAIMANT ID: 000000001142957
- NOTICE: J193N8
Certification
Welding certificate.
Timeline
Superintendent
Axis Civil Construction
2025 - 2025
Heavy Equipment Operator Foreman
Coppage Construction
2020 - 2025
Union Operator
Local 18 Operators Union
1999 - 2025
Owner of a Company
Blackhaus Forestry LLC
1997 - 2020
High School Diploma - Math And Science
South Ripley High School
Associate of Applied Science - Building Trades
Southeastern Career Center