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David Travis

Summary

Adept at identifying safety violations and ensuring compliance, my tenure at Qai Home Inspections honed my expertise in structural inspection and professional networking. Leveraging skills from the US Navy, I excel in mechanical systems evaluation and fostering team collaboration, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Inspector

Qai Home Inspections
05.2022 - 02.2024
  • Maintained high ethical standards by providing unbiased assessments of homes'' conditions.
  • Collaborated with real estate agents to facilitate timely inspections and clear communication of findings.
  • Identified potential safety hazards for homeowners through diligent inspection of electrical systems, plumbing, and structural components.
  • Educated clients on proper home maintenance practices, reducing future repair costs.
  • Completed inspections within tight deadlines, ensuring client transactions remained on schedule.
  • Reduced liability risks for clients by identifying non-compliant construction or installations during inspections.
  • Maximized client confidence in their investment decisions by explaining the significance of each finding clearly and concisely during walkthroughs after completing inspections.

EOD Technician

US Navy
06.2004 - 09.2022

Expertly rendered safe explosive hazards to ensure mission accomplishment across multiple areas of operation.

Command Master Chief

US Navy
04.2020 - 02.2022
  • Oversaw strategic planning initiatives to align command goals with broader organizational objectives, increasing collaboration between departments and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness regularly through data analysis and feedback collection methods such as surveys or focus groups, allowing for continuous improvements based on real-time information from stakeholders.
  • Fostered a high level of discipline throughout the organization by consistently enforcing standards of conduct as well as maintaining accountability for individual actions taken by subordinates.
  • Implemented best practices in training and development for all ranks within the organization, ensuring that personnel remained highly skilled and mission-ready at all times.
  • Served as a key advisor to senior leadership on matters of personnel management, resource allocation, and operational planning, contributing to command-wide decision-making processes.
  • Collaborated with external agencies on joint missions or exercises when necessary, fostering strong partnerships that enhanced overall mission success rates.

Builder

US Navy Seabees
09.1994 - 06.2006
  • Solved complex construction issues promptly with creative problem-solving abilities, preventing costly delays or compromises in quality.
  • Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
  • Delivered high-quality projects on time and within budget, consistently meeting client expectations and fostering long-term relationships.
  • Achieved high levels of workmanship on every project by monitoring progress closely, providing guidance where necessary, and ensuring best practices were followed.

UCT Diver

US Navy
01.2001 - 05.2003
  • Maintained accurate dive logs for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Used power and hand tools to remove objects obstructing marine railways and strainers with safety and accuracy.
  • Built multiple projects underwater supporting multiple national agencies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School
Sanborn, NY
06.1994

Skills

Thermal Imaging

Plumbing Inspection

Roofing Inspection

Structural Inspection

Interior Inspection

Exterior inspection

Professional Networking

Asbestos Identification

HVAC Inspection

Mold Detection

Lead Paint Testing

Foundation Assessment

Fireplace and Chimney Inspection

Mechanical Systems Evaluation

Inspection Reporting

Building repairs

Safety violations

Report Generation

Timeline

Home Inspector

Qai Home Inspections
05.2022 - 02.2024

Command Master Chief

US Navy
04.2020 - 02.2022

EOD Technician

US Navy
06.2004 - 09.2022

UCT Diver

US Navy
01.2001 - 05.2003

Builder

US Navy Seabees
09.1994 - 06.2006

High School Diploma -

Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School
David Travis