CODY CHARTIER
Verity Remodeling LLC
Tucson ,AZ
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Multifaceted Operations and Trade Leader
With 18+ year of success spanning business ownership, heavy industrial transportation, and specialty public safety operations. Proven entrepreneur with extensive hands-on expertise in residential remodeling and project management, backed by 11+ years as a certified locomotive engineer/conductor delivering award winning fuel efficiency and safety. Former Arizona Department of Corrections K9 Handler certified in contraband detection, scent discrimination, and high risk operations. Combines rigorous compliance, calm crisis leadership and operational precision across high-stakes environments.
Work History
Owner/Operator
1 Year 2 Months- Developed customized sales strategies.
- Navigated complex regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed financial statements.
- Tracked and improved key performance indicators.
- Increased brand awareness.
- Improved team productivity by 50%
- Identified opportunities.
- Develop customized sales proposals that match client needs and support new project opportunities.
- Review financial records to monitor project costs, cash flow, and business performance.
- Coordinate job schedules and material timing to keep remodeling work moving efficiently.
- Maintain accurate documentation for estimates, job details, and completed work.
- Manage customer communication throughout each project to clarify scope, timing, and next steps.
- Monitor worksite compliance with safety and regulatory requirements during active projects.
- Oversee subcontractor coordination and task sequencing to maintain steady progress on job sites.
- Identify service issues early and resolve them before they affect project quality or timelines.
- Support staffing decisions by evaluating workload needs and coordinating labor coverage.
- Strengthen brand visibility through consistent outreach, referrals, and local marketing efforts.
- Document project changes and customer approvals to keep records current and organized.
- Evaluate job performance and identify opportunities to improve scheduling, costs, and delivery.
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
11 Years 7 Months- Performed daily preemptive safety checks to identify risks before departures and support reliable service.
- Contributed to 11 years of incident-free train operations through disciplined attention to safety and compliance.
- Managed daily train operations, coordinating movement, timing, and communication across the terminal.
- Maintained strict adherence to freight regulations, including required operating rules and hazmat precautions.
- Applied energy-efficient driving techniques that supported fuel savings and earned recognition for efficiency.
- Resolved crew conflicts quickly to keep operations moving and maintain a cooperative working environment.
- Trained new conductors on operation guidelines, emergency protocols, and clear reporting expectations.
K9 Handler
4 Years 2 Months- Ensured compliance with federal regulations.
- Resolved behavioral issues.
- Provided expert guidance during police operations.
- Led the restriction and containment of suspect areas with K9 units.
- Identified behavioral issues in young K9s.
- Improved animal welfare.
- Trained K9s for specialized roles.
- Managed feeding schedules for K9s.
- Implemented K9 training protocols.
- Generated public awareness on K9 capabilities.
- Utilized K9 units in contraband detection efforts.
- Contributed to regional crime reduction.
- Enhanced scent discrimination and obedience.
- Enforced secure movement and containment procedures during facility operations involving K9 units.
- Trained K9s in obedience, scent discrimination, and specialized detection tasks for correctional assignments.
- Documented patrol activity, training progress, and incident details for supervisors and operational records.
- Supported police operations by guiding K9 deployment in restricted and high-risk areas.
- Monitored animal welfare, feeding routines, and daily readiness for assigned K9s.
- Applied risk awareness during searches, escorts, and suspect-area restrictions.
- Improved public awareness of K9 capabilities through demonstrations and outreach activities.
- Guided new handlers through safe K9 handling practices and facility procedures.
Owner/Operator
5 Years 7 Months- Installed and configured commercial and residential low-voltage security systems to support reliable site protection.
- Built customized sales strategies to match customer needs with the right security solutions and project scope.
- Coordinated with clients to define project scopes, clarify expectations, and keep installations aligned with requirements.
- Optimized invoicing workflows to improve documentation accuracy and support cleaner day-to-day operations.
- Reduced operational risks while improving safety compliance and product quality across active job sites.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Some college (No degree)
High School Diploma
Skills
Business planning
DOT compliance
Human Resource Management
Sales negotiation
Documentation and reporting
Operations oversight
Mechanical recoveries
Staffing
Financial analysis
Project Management
Unsurpassed work ethic
Certification
49 CFR 240/242 current
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Verity Remodeling LLC
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
BNSF Railway - Winslow, AZ Terminal
01.2014 - 08.2025Read More
K9 Handler
Arizona Department of Corrections
11.2009 - 01.2014Read More
Owner/Operator
Empire Security Systems LLC
04.2004 - 11.2009Read More
Coconino Community College
Associate of Science from Fire Science
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Canyon Del Oro High School
High School Diploma
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