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Eric A. Sherman

Essex,NY

Summary

My achievement bars are set high with pride. My acute sense to detail lead me to pursue an education in architecture. My desire to perform and create the tangible structures beyond the pencil on paper propelled me into the building trades. My ability to take a set of plans, climb into a piece of excavation equipment and manage an entire job was where my passion was. My hands on the tools with an architectural sense of detail was my road to success. I left the Trudeau Institute as the supervisor of the department I started in at entry level. I was The employee of the year and the first maintenance personal to be honored with that title. I left this trajectory to pursue a family operation. I have seen that to completion and looking for the next stage in my career.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager/Vice President

Champlain Peony Company
01.2020 - Current
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
  • Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
  • Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
  • Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Independent Contractor

Self-employeed
04.2013 - 01.2020

I performed and provided all facets of general contracting of new construction and remodeling from design to finish in the tri lakes area. I had several long term clients that i provided all care taking services for more during a 15 year span.

Supervisor of Maintenace

Trudeau Institute
06.1998 - 04.2013
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Supervised 10-12 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
  • Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.


Heavy Equipment Operator

Trudeau Sand & Gravel
05.1990 - 05.1998
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.

Land Survey Technician

Leifheit Land Surveying
03.1989 - 03.1990
  • Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
  • Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
  • Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
  • Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.

Education

Architectural And Building Technology

SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY
06.1985

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Retention
  • Production
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Logistics Oversight
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Operations Management
  • Unsurpassed Work Ethic
  • Project Leadership

Accomplishments

I was the first maintenance worker to be honored Employee of the Year at Trudeau Institute


I work 12 seasons as a volunteer Mountain Host at Whiteface Mountain earning Mountain Host Of The Year and The Jim Allott Award during my tenure.

Timeline

Operations Manager/Vice President

Champlain Peony Company
01.2020 - Current

Independent Contractor

Self-employeed
04.2013 - 01.2020

Supervisor of Maintenace

Trudeau Institute
06.1998 - 04.2013

Heavy Equipment Operator

Trudeau Sand & Gravel
05.1990 - 05.1998

Land Survey Technician

Leifheit Land Surveying
03.1989 - 03.1990

Architectural And Building Technology

SUNY Delhi
Eric A. Sherman