Donny Ortman
Uniontown,OH
Summary
Customer-oriented Manager with over 30 years of experience focused on increased production and minimizing downtime. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
The LE Myers Co
Glen Allen, VA
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented construction plans for projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
Director of Operations
New South Access
Madison, MS
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed and evaluated business procedures and implemented structure to improve day-to-day operations.
- Enhanced customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
- Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
- Reviewed site and department performance to improve quality of services and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable.
- Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
- Oversaw personnel by commending or initiating promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures.
- Organized and oversaw work schedules of departmental managers.
Operations Manager
J. F Electric Inc
Edwardsville, IL
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Conducted performance reviews providing coaching and feedback to benefit both company and employee.
- Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs.
- Assessed and evaluated business procedures and implemented structure to improve day-to-day operations.
- Planned delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives.
- Contributed to organizational strategic direction to improve products and services.
- Enhanced customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
- Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
- Organized and oversaw work schedules of departmental managers.
- Developed and maintained client relationships to grow business and improve account retention.
Sr. Safety Coordinator
American Electric Power, AEP
Canton, OH
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Assisted in planning and scheduling, enforcing safe work practices and job safety programs.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations in most efficient, effective ways possible.
- Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
- Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
- Held safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which led to marked improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Created and compiled safety training procedures into manuals to disseminate to staff members.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
Foreman Lineman
J.W. Didado
Akron, OH
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Strung wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
- Enhanced organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
Sr. General Foreman
Thompson Electric, Inc. Ohio
Monroe Falls, OH
09.1998 - 09.2013
- Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
- Visited work sites, measured values and evaluated progress of construction.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to determine job specifications and materials.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- OH/UG Substation/Distribution/Transmission Construction
Electrician
CFI Electric Inc
Medina, OH
05.1992 - 05.1998
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Planned and installed complicated circuit systems in both commercial and residential construction.
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Performed electrical utility services for industrial-based and new building projects.
- Reviewed and assessed electrical, mechanical and architectural diagrams and specifications to accurately complete projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Brunswick, OH06.1990
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Technology
Akron University
Akron, OHSkills
- Planned equipment constraints
- Workforce training
- Staff training and development
- Multi-unit operations management
- Contract review and recommendations
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Communication improvements
- Cross-functional communication
- Team Building/Leadership
- Document control
- Management
- Organizational Management
- OH/UG Distribution Line Construction
- OH Transmission Line Construction
- Substation Switch Yard Construction
- Inside Electrical Work-Industrial/Refinery/Control House
Certification
- Licensed Ohio Fire Alarm Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician STFD
- Fire Fighter Level-1 Ohio STFD
- ALBAT-Journeyman Lineman Program
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- CDL-A
Timeline
Construction Manager
The LE Myers Co
02.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
New South Access
06.2022 - 02.2023
Operations Manager
J. F Electric Inc
10.2018 - 06.2022
Sr. Safety Coordinator
American Electric Power, AEP
08.2015 - 10.2018
Foreman Lineman
J.W. Didado
09.2013 - 08.2015
Sr. General Foreman
Thompson Electric, Inc. Ohio
09.1998 - 09.2013
Electrician
CFI Electric Inc
05.1992 - 05.1998
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Technology
Akron University
- Licensed Ohio Fire Alarm Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician STFD
- Fire Fighter Level-1 Ohio STFD
- ALBAT-Journeyman Lineman Program
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- CDL-A
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