Elijah Nichols
Project Manager with a proven track record of advancing from entry-level technician to leadership roles including Lead Technician, Production Supervisor, and Project Manager. Extensive experience managing water damage restoration, fire restoration, mold remediation, trauma cleanup, and commercial cleaning projects. Skilled in overseeing project execution, coordinating teams, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction from start to finish.
Experienced in operating a variety of industrial equipment, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts, within paper mills, warehouses, and industrial facilities. Strong background in client relations, project planning, quality control, and problem-solving, with a reputation for building and maintaining excellent customer relationships. Committed to delivering projects on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of service and professionalism.
Work History
Project Manager
7 Years 6 Months- Led project planning, scheduling, and execution for water damage restoration initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of restoration projects.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained project budgets, tracking expenditures against projections.
- Streamlined communication channels between contractors, clients, and insurance representatives to improve workflow efficiency.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved high levels of team engagement and morale by promoting collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Kitchen Manager
2 Years 5 Months- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation techniques.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to enhance culinary skills and efficiency.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing service times while maintaining quality standards.
- Coordinated menu planning and pricing strategies to align with seasonal trends and customer preferences.
Concrete Laborer
2 Years 8 Months- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and task efficiency.
- Troubleshot equipment issues to minimize downtime during concrete pours.
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Completed various concrete finishing tasks including screeding, edging, and floating for high-quality results.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Accomplishments
• Employee of the Year – 2021
• Leadership Award – 2024
• Most Valuable Employee Award – 2025
• Captain, High School Soccer Team – Junior Year
• Promoted from Technician to Lead Technician, Production Supervisor, and Project Manager through demonstrated performance and leadership
Certification
Water Damage Restoration Certification
Mold Remediation Certification
Trauma Scene Cleanup Certification
Lead Safety Certification
Asbestos Worker Certification
Forklift Operator Experience
Scissor Lift Operator Experience
Boom Lift Operator Experience