DENNIS COLEY
Piedmont,AL
Summary
Experienced and self motivated owner operator with business planning and operations expertise along with a resilient and forward-thinking approach. Eager to bring a hardworking mentality towards industry expertise and progressive leadership experience to work for any foreword thinking and progressive company.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Remodeling Contractor
Self Employed Services
Centre, AL
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Effectively managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Maximized project outcomes by implementing creative design solutions tailored to clients'' specific needs and preferences.
- Increased project efficiency by effectively managing subcontractors and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas for potential improvement, ensuring continuous growth and development within the company.
Owner Operator
Coley Farming Company LLC
Lowndesboro And Collinsville, Alabama
08.2006 - 12.2022
- Recruited and hired talented staff to fill key positions as needed
- Optimized inventory levels to stay with current demand
- Established and maintained strong procedures for daily operations
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors
- Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
Crew Leader
Heritage Construction and Remodeling
Pell City, AL
01.1999 - 06.2006
- Maintained the job site on a daily basis and checked to see that all trash and refuse was removed
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks when employees were out sick to ensure that projects were completed on time
- Trained employees so that they were well-educated in time management and the proper ways to complete their job duties
- Utilized all machinery and equipment while observing various safety precautions and practices
- Supervised a crew of employees in numerous project tasks
- Ensured that job tasks were completed to standards and in accordance with company guidelines
- Implemented changes requested by designers, homeowners or inspectors
- Used schematic diagrams to plan work, well versed in reading blueprints
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
- Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery.
Crew Leader
Ruby Collins Inc
Smyrna, GA
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Mitigated onsite issues by patiently listening to employee complaints and finding effective methods for resolution
- Supervised a crew of employees in multiple project tasks, including general maintenance and pipe fitting
- Ensured that job tasks were completed to standards and in accordance with company guidelines
- Pitched in to help on the job site whenever the team was short-staffed or project deadlines were looming
- Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, buildings and grounds repair
- Remodeled city buildings and grounds to increase efficiencies
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces
- Developed and executed layout and installation of electrical wiring and fixtures based on job terms and city regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaylesville High School
Gaylesville, AL05.1993
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Revenue generation
- Business planning
- Project management
- Budget management
- Computer-savvy
- DOT regulations
- Trip planning
- Excellent sense of direction
- Safety-conscious
- Physically fit and agile
- Valid Alabama driver's license
- Knowledge of state roads and highways
- Warehouse and fulfillment
- Warehouse and manufacturing operations
- Purchasing
- Quality management systems knowledge
- Excellent time management
- Structural engineering
- Permit acquisition
- Appliance Installation
- Countertop Installation
- Cabinet installation
- Fixture Installation
- Insulation Installation
- Drywall Installation
- Door installation
- Siding Installation
- Flooring Installation
- Tile Installation
- Safety Regulations
- Window Installation
- Electrical Wiring
- Physical Agility and Coordination
- Team Player
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Professionalism
- Quality Control
Timeline
Remodeling Contractor
Self Employed Services
01.2023 - 09.2024
Owner Operator
Coley Farming Company LLC
08.2006 - 12.2022
Crew Leader
Heritage Construction and Remodeling
01.1999 - 06.2006
Crew Leader
Ruby Collins Inc
01.1996 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Gaylesville High School