Dema Smith
Keyser,WV
Summary
Smart leader well-trained to meet deadlines for commercial and residential projects. Energetic General Contractor with exceptional project management skills and subcontractor alliances. Detailed in codes compliance, safety and budget management. Outstanding reputation for top-quality work on a variety of project types.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Contractor
Blackrock renovations
Cumberland, MD
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated construction management tasks, ensuring project objectives were met efficiently.
- Managed and supervised construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines
- Led a team of XX construction workers in the successful completion of multiple projects within budget constraints
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with building codes and specifications
- Monitored daily progress on construction sites, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions as needed
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards or safety concerns; implemented necessary precautions to prevent accidents or injuries
- Maintained detailed records of labor hours, materials used, and equipment maintenance to support project accountability and oversight.
- Oversaw the scheduling of equipment deliveries, material orders, and subcontractor activities to maintain project efficiency
- Assisted skilled trades by performing essential tasks that facilitated project progress and quality.
- Assembled and dismantled temporary structures for construction projects.
- Operating machinery: Using hand tools, power tools, and basic construction equipment
- Provided training and guidance to new hires on proper construction techniques, safety procedures, and company policies
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers/vendors for favorable pricing terms; maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders in the industry
- Site preparation: Clearing debris, digging trenches, leveling ground
Maintenance Technician
JBS Pilgrim's Pride
Moorefield, WV
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Constructed, maintained, and tested mechanical equipment and machinery, diagnosing mechanical issues and performing preventive maintenance.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance procedures.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and abilities in order to analyze, evaluate, and solve mechanical problems.
- Experience in the operation of maintenance power tools.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Have the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Performed essential duties to ensure smooth operation of equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues, ensuring optimal equipment functionality.
- Identified opportunities for improvement and communicated them to the supervisor and/or lead person.
- Monitored equipment throughout shift, adjusting and repairing as needed to maximize operational efficiency.
- Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Assisted maintenance department in the repair, modification, and construction of equipment and structures, initiating work orders.
- Assists maintenance department in the repair, modification and construction of equipment and structure as needed including initiating work orders.
- Maintains proper records on all equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders and completed tasks
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, minimizing equipment downtime and extending lifespan.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests from tenants or management, resolving issues in a timely manner
- Installed new fixtures, appliances, or equipment as needed
- Coordinated with other departments to schedule maintenance projects without disrupting daily operations
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all repair and maintenance activities
- Managed inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies to support efficient workflow
- Responsible to identify opportunities for improvement and to communicate those to supervisor and/or lead person.
- Flexibility required as overtime and weekend work occurs and may be required.
- Gathers feedback from production team members on a regular basis on how the equipment, workstations, and product flow is functioning.
- Investigated equipment failures, identified root causes, and recommended corrective actions
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of maintenance workshop area to optimize efficiency
Education
college - Cyber security & data analyst
Sophia pathways
Remotecollege - Cyber security/ IT / data analytics
Coursera
RemoteCertificate - Distribution - Certified in Production And Invento
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 12.2024 - 01.2025
Certificate - Fundamentals of Management
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 12.2024 - 12.2024
Skills
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Site Safety
- Quality Control
- Data analytics
- Google Analytics
- SQL
- Computer skills
- Computer Networking
- Information Security
- Analytics
- Management
- Organizational Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to stressful situations
- Ability to adapt quickly to stressful situations
Certification
- Work Keys, Present
- Driver's License
- First Aid CPR AED, 02/01/16 to 09/01/18
Additional Information - Achievements
One of my achievements that can be beneficial to anywhere I go is reducing the cost and time output and saving costs by cutting free time and recreating different process and architectural foundation of how tasks are performed. I have many certifications. I will bring them all if scheduled for interview.
Timeline
Certificate - Distribution - Certified in Production And Invento
University of California, Irvine
12.2024 - 01.2025
Certificate - Fundamentals of Management
University of California, Irvine
12.2024 - 12.2024
General Contractor
Blackrock renovations
07.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
JBS Pilgrim's Pride
06.2016 - 02.2019
college - Cyber security & data analyst
Sophia pathways
college - Cyber security/ IT / data analytics
Coursera