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Donald Charles

Donald Charles

Gastonia,North Carolina

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. with skills to engage in machine operation, mechanics in various machines Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

D&D UPfit
Gastonia, North Carolina
06.2020 - Current
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.

Project Superintendent

Linda Construction
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2004 - 06.2019
  • Ensured that all personnel followed established safety protocols at all times during construction operations.
  • Resolved conflicts between general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, or owners in a timely manner.
  • Directed the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and other personnel as required to meet project goals.
  • Maintained records of all changes made during construction process including cost estimates and labor hours worked.
  • Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
  • Communicated regularly with clients throughout the duration of the project in order to keep them informed of progress.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers in order to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
  • Developed and monitored construction schedules to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
  • Tracked costs associated with each phase of the project in order to stay within budget parameters.
  • Identified potential problems before they arose through regular inspections of equipment and supplies.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Responded quickly when issues arose on-site by evaluating solutions that would minimize delays or additional expenses.
  • Monitored labor productivity levels to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
  • Prepared progress reports detailing work performed on a weekly basis for review by management staff.
  • Inspected job sites daily for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
  • Worked closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, owners representatives or others involved in the construction process as needed.
  • Organized meetings among team members involved in different aspects of the project in order to coordinate efforts towards successful completion.
  • Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments. Operation of heavy machines and various mechanical issues.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crest High School
Shelby, NC
05-1983

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Team Oversight
  • Relationship Building
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Strategic project planning
  • Bidding processes
  • Business Planning
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning

Accomplishments

  • 30 hr safety training, scaffold ceritified, heavy machine certified, concrete specialist, production machine installer, building demolition designer

Timeline

Owner

D&D UPfit
06.2020 - Current

Project Superintendent

Linda Construction
07.2004 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Crest High School

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