Eric Sylstad

• Project Manager & Project Engineer of all Civil Construction Projects ( including Demolition ) & Transportation of Trucking Division
• Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, all permits & reporting State & Federal Level
• Ordering COGS from Vendors & Subs
• Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
• Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to owner
• Manager of HR department
• Implemented technology upgrades which resulted in increased workflow efficiency.
• Enhanced customer & vendor satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Bidding of Civil Construction & Trucking Projects

• Successfully managed & self performed various full extensive remodel of a flip house project in Pierce County with in City of Tacoma by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, as well using my experience & extensive list of network connections in Construction.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Established effective communication among various sub contractors as well inspectors for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

I retired for a short period. A friend asked me to startup small retail/wholesale landscape & construction supply company with my years of experience in the manufacturing of landscape commodities. Management background was a plus as well being in the construction industry. I grew this small start up business from an empty gravel lot by myself working & managing. With in 2 years by myself to a very successful sustainable thriving business. Eventually adding 2 employees & 2 dump trucks. Grossing $1.3-$1.9 mil a year. Until I decided to go a different direction in my life.

Set up POS computer system, Ran Excavators, Frontend Loaders, Skid Steers, & Dump Trucks.

• HR ~ Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities appropriately, allowing them to develop their skills and contribute meaningfully to the organization''s success.
• Sales ~ Increased company revenue through strategic decision-making and effective resource allocation.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in significant reductions in operational expenses.
• Improved team performance by fostering a collaborative work environment and providing opportunities for professional development.
• Dispatched 54 Dump Trucks trucks overseeing 75 employees from Hiring to strategic dispatching of the day to day operations
• Sales/ Estimator of Aggregates, Soils, Golf Sand &
• Manufacturing of custom blended soils & golf sands with various screening plants & rock crushers
• Managed & operated 2 Retail/ Wholesale Landscape stores 1 which was a nursery
• Set POS computer, Managed Inventory & negotiated purchases from vendors
• Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial stability of the department or division.
• Championed change management efforts during periods of transition or transformation within the company.
• Delivered consistent results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively and managing time efficiently.
• Streamlined operations by implementing efficient management processes and organizational structures.
• Negotiated the Purchase of other companies to further growth in expansion of business
• Assisted the Team in the growing import & export of Construction aggregates through Marine via tugs & barges
• Led Monthly Safety Meetings for employees
• Provided strategic direction for business initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and objectives.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Developed & Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Worked with other management team members to improve the success for all divisions with in the company.
• Operated Heavy Equipment ran & managed various screening plants from CEC to PowerScreen Plants, Rock Crushers.
• Set up & ran representation of company at Trade Shows
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Increased company revenue through strategic decision-making and effective resource allocation.
• Oversaw hiring talent acquisition efforts, resulting in a more diverse, skilled workforce contributing to company growth.

• I held several management positions Warehouse Manager, Production Supervisor, Cupola Supervisor, Quality Control Lab Manager, Auto Cad Engineer, Title V Compliance Manager for the plant finished career as Assistant Plant Manager till the closing of the plant in 2002
• Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
• Facilitated open communication between departments to ensure seamless coordination of efforts throughout the plant''s various functions.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.