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Duane Raber

Lakeville,OH

Summary

Seasoned professional with 12 years of experience in construction and project management. Thrives in a fast paced work environment with high expectations, and challenges. My strong communication and problem-solving skills along with my project management background would serve me well in this position. I appreciate your consideration for this opportunity, and look forward to serving ProVia and my fellow co-workers in any role I'm given.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

ICP Trainer Windows/Doors

ProVia
03.2024 - Current
  • Train installers and contractors on best practices for installing ProVia windows and doors.
  • Assist customer service representatives and installers in the field to resolve installation issues and product problems.
  • Investigate recurring issues with products and recommend solutions to be implemented by other teams.
  • Develop, proof, and revise written instructions for ProVia window and door products.
  • Test and review new products prior to launch to ensure "in the field" functionality.


Self Employed

Pinnacle Design & Contracting
06.2017 - 03.2024
  • Performed custom remodeling and new construction projects for homeowners and businesses.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs. Created building plans to suit customer's vision and budget. Managed projects to ensure they were completed on time and within budget.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Gathered quotes from subcontractors and vendors to create accurate cost estimates for projects.
  • Communicated with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure proper expectations, prior to, and during projects.
  • Created invoices for clients, paid vendors and managed all expenditures.

Construction Worker

ADM Construction
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Performed general building construction in a team setting, ensuring quality of work and timely project completion.
  • Created relationships with subcontractors and vendors in various construction fields, which was invaluable once I started my own company.
  • Gained valuable "in the field" construction knowledge and skills which allowed me to eventually start my own business.

Estimator & Project Manager

Riceland Cabinet Inc.
01.2012 - 08.2015
  • Performed take-offs from architectural drawings and created bids for casework/cabinetry packages for commercial construction projects. e.g. schools, universities, hospitals, hotels etc.
  • Created submittal packages for architects on "won bids" to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
  • Field measured on job site for custom casework pieces and created drawings for production to ensure products were manufactured to correct size and spec.
  • Scheduled with general contractors and production team members to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Managed approx. $200k of sales per month.

Installer

Riceland Cabinet Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Installed Commercial casework/cabinetry packages on commercial construction projects, ensuring quality of work and timely completion of projects.
  • Gained trade specific knowledge necessary for future position in estimating and project management

Education

High School Diploma -

Kingsway Christian School
Orrville, OH

Skills

  • Construction and business knowledge
  • Effective communicator
  • Problem solving
  • Self-starter
  • Highly motivated
  • Quick learner
  • Team player
  • Goal oriented

Timeline

ICP Trainer Windows/Doors

ProVia
03.2024 - Current

Self Employed

Pinnacle Design & Contracting
06.2017 - 03.2024

Construction Worker

ADM Construction
09.2015 - 06.2017

Estimator & Project Manager

Riceland Cabinet Inc.
01.2012 - 08.2015

Installer

Riceland Cabinet Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Kingsway Christian School

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