Cole Gardner
Murfreesboro,TN
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Installer
American Mechanical
04.2025 - Current
- Performs industrial installation, demolition, framing, plumbing support, electrical circuit installation, and equipment testing for mechanical and water recycling systems.
- Prepare work sites for installation by completing full demolition of existing structures and clearing areas for rebuilds.
- Frame and build new structures to support industrial mechanical systems and project-specific installation requirements.
- Install water recycling system piping and silt traps to capture dirt and support efficient system operation.
- Hook up industrial electrical circuits, including industrial motors, high-pressure pumps, and automated sensor gates.
- Complete comprehensive equipment testing to identify leaks, verify water pressure, and confirm system readiness.
Site Supervisor
Garbison Construction
04.2016 - 06.2024
- Supervised construction site operations, field crews, schedules, scopes of work, cost estimates, reporting, safety compliance, and project risk mitigation.
- Managed construction site projects by training, delegating, and overseeing daily field work performed by employees.
- Prepared scopes of work and contributed design input, cost estimates, supply requirements, and total work planning.
- Controlled project time, scope, and cost through project creation, oversight, change management, and risk management.
- Ensured customer and project management reports remained timely, accurate, and aligned with active job-site progress.
- Managed work schedules to keep critical project timelines on track across active construction phases.
- Identified project impediments and risks, then determined mitigation actions to maintain safe and efficient execution.
- Enforced team compliance with construction safety protocols to support safe job-site operations.
Equipment Operator
Carmony Stock Farm
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Operated agricultural machinery, performed maintenance and equipment repairs, supported crop production, and maintained safe handling practices across farm operations.
- Performed general maintenance tasks, including fence repair, irrigation support, mowing, and upkeep of farm infrastructure.
- Developed practical knowledge of soil conditions and crop nutrition requirements to support healthy agricultural production.
- Operated farm machinery, including tractors, backhoes, hay mowers, and balers, across daily field operations.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides precisely to support crop health, field productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to plan efficient farming operations and coordinate daily work priorities.
- Repaired tractors, combines, and agricultural machinery to minimize downtime and maintain equipment availability.
- Utilized forklifts and augers to support effective product handling, movement, and distribution.
- Implemented safety protocols while handling, repairing, and operating heavy equipment in agricultural environments.
Crew Leader
Bratton Bros Fences
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Led fence installation crews, interpreted project layouts, operated tools and equipment, fabricated custom wood components, and maintained craftsmanship and safety standards.
- Supervised a crew of 3-5 workers, providing training and guidance to improve productivity and safety.
- Measured and marked fence installation areas to ensure precise layouts and accurate material requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to plan and execute fencing projects efficiently.
- Operated hand and power tools, including post hole diggers, levels, and saws, to construct durable fences.
- Managed logistics for assembling, packing, and shipping fence panels to support secure transport.
- Completed repairs and modifications on wooden structures while maintaining high craftsmanship standards.
- Fabricated custom wood pieces, including gates and panels, to meet unique project requirements.
Timeline
Installer
American Mechanical
04.2025 - Current
Site Supervisor
Garbison Construction
04.2016 - 06.2024
Equipment Operator
Carmony Stock Farm
04.2011 - 04.2016
Crew Leader
Bratton Bros Fences
01.2008 - 04.2011