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Donnie (Sonny) Smith

Chapmanville

Summary

Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 32 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. I take pride in my experience and knowledge gained in both transmission and distribution power line work.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foreman

New River Electric
08.2024 - Current
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
  • Elevated safety standards, conducting regular training sessions and safety audits.
  • Achieved deadlines consistently, planning resources effectively and adjusting priorities as needed.
  • Enhanced team productivity by coordinating daily tasks and optimizing workflows.
  • Mitigated risk, identifying potential issues early and developing contingency plans.

Foreman

Thayer Electric
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Raised overall crew proficiency with ongoing skill development initiatives targeting areas identified for improvement.
  • Provided comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring their rapid integration into the team dynamic.
  • Successfully mitigated risks associated with complex projects by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate contingency plans.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.

Foreman

Groves Electrical Services
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
  • Maintained high levels of workforce morale and engagement, organizing team-building activities and providing regular feedback.

Foreman/ General Foreman

Dedicated Line Services
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Electrical General Foreman

Davis H Elliott
01.2014 - 03.2023

Ensured job safety

Hiring and termination of employees

Billing

Inspection of jobs

Provide leadership and training to employees

Conducted safety meetings

Conducted safety training

Ordered supplies


General Foreman

Mastec
02.2006 - 01.2013
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
  • Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
  • Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths, effectively completing [Number]% of roofing jobs on time.
  • Established open lines of communication with clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Mentored junior team members in the development of their skills, providing guidance and support that facilitated career advancement opportunities.

General Foreman/ Foreman/ Lineman

Pike Electric
05.1993 - 01.2006
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Cabarras High School
Concord NC
05-1993

Skills

  • Crew leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Effective communication
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Workplace safety
  • Heavy lifting
  • Equipment operation
  • Worksite safety
  • OSHA compliance
  • Construction supervision
  • Quality control
  • OSHA regulations
  • Daily reporting
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Job planning
  • Safety oversight
  • Equipment oversight
  • Employee training
  • Site inspection
  • Materials management
  • Project leadership
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Customer relations
  • Staff management
  • Project management
  • Construction vehicles operation
  • Project planning
  • Task delegation
  • Environmental awareness
  • Site coordination
  • Physical stamina
  • Production and processing
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Subcontractor management
  • Project deadlines
  • Crew scheduling
  • Workforce management
  • Project milestones
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Time management
  • Hand and power tools
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Certification - OSHA Training Institute.
  • OSHA Certified
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Smith Safety Driving Certified
  • T & D Certified
  • OSHA 10 Hour Certified
  • Bucket Truck Safety Training
  • Digger/Line Truck Safety Training
  • Class A CDL WV License

Timeline

Foreman

New River Electric
08.2024 - Current

Foreman

Thayer Electric
07.2024 - 08.2024

Foreman

Groves Electrical Services
11.2023 - 07.2024

Foreman/ General Foreman

Dedicated Line Services
03.2023 - 11.2023

Electrical General Foreman

Davis H Elliott
01.2014 - 03.2023

General Foreman

Mastec
02.2006 - 01.2013

General Foreman/ Foreman/ Lineman

Pike Electric
05.1993 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Central Cabarras High School
Donnie (Sonny) Smith