David Black
Martindale,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with a mission to facilitate quality placements and apprenticeships for students through effective relationship building with instructors and students. Proven expertise in resume development, interview coaching, and job search strategies, complemented by a positive, forward-looking attitude. Experienced in utilizing tools like the 678 and post-separation surveys to ensure accurate reporting and effective placement outcomes. Committed to creating apprenticeship pathways with unions to meet organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Basic Construction Technology Instructor
Home Builders Institute
San Marcos, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to achieve educational goals aligned with E-TARS
- Contribute to shop builds around country, building training stations
- Understanding CTT 10 and CTT 20 reports and how they are weighted for grade
- shaping curriculum and message from CTT20 report outcomes to achieve higher success
- Established new program from early onset
- Conduct on-the-job training classes and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
- Maintain student records detailing progress, attendance and program requirements.
- Select curriculum and instructional aids to increase students' understanding of core concepts.
- Plan and conduct activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
- Give constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
Job Superintendent
Custom Fence & Masonry
Redmond, WA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Estimated project costs and monitored expenditures to remain within preset budgets.
- Created operating systems
- Purchased equipment and raw materials to prevent shortages and delays.
- Directed 6-10 total site employees for critical commercial project, successfully meeting milestones.
- Scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy machinery and equipment.
- Mitigated risk and coordinated plans and specifications to ensure safety and federal compliance.
- Requested project bids from subcontractors and assessed quotes against budgets.
- Hired and delegated tasks to subcontractors to complete projects faster.
- Obtained appropriate permits and paperwork from local authorities.
- Hiring/Dismissal
- Safety Meetings and Training
- Oversaw O.J.T.
- Inspected worksites regularly to identify potential issues or risks associated with construction activities.
- Tracked job costs, including labor hours and expenses incurred during each phase of the project.
- Conducted regular meetings with foremen to review job status updates and discuss any problems or challenges encountered in the field.
- Enforced adherence to local building codes as well as OSHA safety regulations throughout the duration of the project.
Sales Manager
Monroe Fireplace
Monroe, WA
02.2012 - 07.2019
- Sales team leader
- worked with Manufacturer reps to introduce new product, training or problem resolution
- sustained 20% growth four consecutive years
- updated and maintained showroom displays
- organized and participated in home shows and fairs
- custom work with home owners and contractors
- Researched and capitalized on emerging opportunities to build business and expand customer base.
- Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
- Organized trade shows and other events as a means of increasing visibility in the marketplace.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Construction Foreman
Custom fence and Masonry
Redmond, WA
01.2006 - 02.2012
- Ensured that subcontractors adhered to contractual agreements, quality control standards and safety regulations.
- Developed work plans, assigned tasks and monitored progress to ensure timely completion of projects within budget.
- Provided leadership by motivating crew members while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Organized the storage of supplies, tools and equipment used in the course of construction activities.
- Performed hands-on work when necessary including demolition, carpentry, painting and drywall installation.
- Maintained company vehicle and credit card
- Inspected, serviced and repaired equipment to maintain functionality and project timelines.
- Oversaw plumbing, heating, ventilation and irrigation system projects, which included construction, maintenance and repair work.
Education
Career & Technical Education Certificate
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2023
OSHA 500, OSHA 501 Trainer Course
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX09.2021
NCO Leadership Course
PLDC
Ft. Hood09.1997
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WASome College (No Degree) - Business
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WASkills
- Ability to build relationships quickly
- Excellent communication of ideas and concepts
- Effective at incorporating deferring opinions
- Decisive Problem Solver
- Creative thinker
- Energetic and positive
- Open to change and new concepts
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Rookie of the Year for outstanding performance and team contributions.(HBI)
- Collaborated with NFCAP to create flooring Apprenticeship program on center
- Built network of Apprenticeship opportunities in San Antonio and Austin
- Lead start up of BCT program at Gary Job Corps
- Apprenticeship event with LIUNA bringing national awareness to HBI
- Maintained 30% class with females in a Non-traditional trade
- Region Safety board representative
- Region 4 Placement award for 2023
Timeline
Basic Construction Technology Instructor
Home Builders Institute
04.2021 - Current
Job Superintendent
Custom Fence & Masonry
08.2019 - 06.2020
Sales Manager
Monroe Fireplace
02.2012 - 07.2019
Construction Foreman
Custom fence and Masonry
01.2006 - 02.2012
Career & Technical Education Certificate
Ohio State University
OSHA 500, OSHA 501 Trainer Course
The University of Texas At Arlington
NCO Leadership Course
PLDC
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Washington University
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Bellevue College
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