Floyd Blitchington
Rutherford,TN
Summary
Dedicated individual offering 30 years' experience in residential and small commercial construction. Quality-driven and resourceful with good communication, leadership and budgeting skills. Seeking a growth-oriented role at your company.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
F & J Construction
Rutherford, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Managed material ordering, delivery, and storage processes.
- Conducted regular meetings with clients to discuss project updates and changes.
- Assisted in the preparation of detailed construction plans and specifications for residential projects.
- Created estimates, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful completion of project goals.
- Performed on-site inspections to assess progress and identify potential issues.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of labor costs, materials used, and other expenses related to projects.
- Provided oversight for all phases of construction from start to finish.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations regarding residential structures.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, vendors, suppliers, or other stakeholders as needed.
- Developed strategies for minimizing risk associated with construction activities.
- Drafted contracts with subcontractors that included scope of work, payment terms, insurance requirements.
- Reviewed drawings prior to constructing buildings and structures according to design specifications.
- Inspected completed worksite upon completion ensuring accuracy and quality standards were met.
- Organized on-site personnel resources such as laborers and equipment operators.
- Supervised daily operations at job sites while managing crew productivity levels.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors and suppliers for materials required for projects.
- Constructed scaffolding and other temporary structures in support of construction projects.
- Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction projects.
- Extensively trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and installation.
- Established work priorities to meet contractual obligations for schedule and installations.
- Framed new construction of single-family homes and townhomes.
- Maintained adequate stock of supplies and ordered new supplies.
- Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
- Performed inspections of properties and individual units, identifying issues and recommending actions.
- Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
- Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Managed projects with large labor, equipment and material budgets.
- Recruited, supervised and directed outsourced qualified third-party contractors.
- Reduced accidents on construction sites by adhering to health and safety regulations and reporting problems.
- Incorporated client feedback to help construction crew and subcontractors execute change orders.
- Refined and improved company processes to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
Owner/Operator
Strawberry Hill Landscape Nursery Inc.
Humboldt, TN
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Managed and oversaw all landscaping projects from concept to completion.
- Conducted on-site inspections of existing landscape conditions, identified areas for improvement and developed plans for implementation.
- Assigned tasks to team members and monitored their progress.
- Developed budgets, estimated costs and tracked expenses related to each project.
- Maintained records of all landscaping activities including design, installation, maintenance and repairs.
- Ensured proper storage of materials and supplies used in landscaping projects.
- Created detailed reports regarding the progress of each project, potential problems or issues that may arise during the course of the job.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary materials needed for each project.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards are met according to customer specifications.
- Provided technical advice on various aspects of landscaping including soil preparation, drainage systems, irrigation systems, planting techniques.
- Organized periodic training sessions for team members to enhance their skills in specific areas such as pruning techniques or plant selection criteria.
- Monitored weather conditions regularly and took appropriate measures when necessary to protect plants from damage due to extreme temperatures or inclement weather conditions.
- Inspected properties regularly to identify any potential hazards or safety concerns that need attention.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for purchasing materials at competitive prices.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations pertaining to landscaping projects.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services provided by the company.
- Performed regular maintenance activities such as trimming trees, shrubs, hedges; applying fertilizers; weeding flower beds; mowing lawns;.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
- Hired qualified personnel when additional manpower was required for a particular project.
- Trained and instructed new crew members to teach proper use of landscape equipment, maintenance practices and safety procedures.
- Oversaw maintenance, fueling and cleaning of equipment and vehicles.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
- Organized worker schedules and supervised loading of tools and equipment on work trailers to prepare for upcoming workday.
- Reviewed completed work to monitor and enforce quality standards and requirements.
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
- Developed and implemented innovative merchandising strategies to maximize sales.
- Created visual presentations that effectively promoted products.
- Analyzed customer shopping habits to identify opportunities for increased sales.
- Tracked market trends and monitored competitors' pricing policies.
- Established relationships with vendors to obtain discounts on merchandise purchases.
- Researched potential markets for new products and services.
- Generated monthly reports detailing sales figures, inventory levels, and other key metrics.
- Displayed products to drive sales, using knowledge of consumer and market trends.
- Created visual displays to showcase products in interactive and engaging way.
- Addressed slow selling products with aggressive pricing action.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
Truck Driver/Mechanic
McCurdy Sod Farm
Dyer, TN
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
Field Supervisor
Envirogreen Inc
Humboldt, TN
03.1998 - 06.2012
- Supervised and coordinated daily activities of field personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored safety policies and procedures for all field staff.
- Conducted regular meetings with field staff to review work performance, discuss issues, and identify training needs.
- Monitored project progress against established timelines and budgets.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, specifications and standards related to projects.
- Organized resources including equipment, materials and personnel in support of project objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of employee timecards, leave requests.
- Assigned duties to field personnel according to their qualifications or experience level.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers in order to procure necessary supplies or services required for successful completion of assigned tasks, projects.
- Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency in the field operations department.
- Trained workers in equipment operation, safety procedures and company policies.
- Identified areas of erosion, sedimentation, and water quality degradation.
- Developed plans for conservation practices such as cover crops, terraces, grass waterways, and other best management practices.
- Assisted in the design of soil conservation systems including windbreaks and vegetative barriers.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
- Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Planned and laid out work according to prepared sketches and blueprints.
- Measured properties and documented information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Germantown, TN08-1989
Skills
- Operations Management
- Personnel Management
- Budget Development
- Documentation and Reporting
- Payroll Processing
- DOT Compliance
- Hiring
- Human Resource Management
- Staffing
- Negotiation
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Relationship Management
- Business Planning
- Staff Training and Development
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependable and Reliable
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake Certification
- Clean MVR
- Equipment Operation
- Effective Communication Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Machine Maintenance
- Land Clearing
- Site Preparation
- Bid Estimation
- Blueprints
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Construction Management
- Scaffolding Set up
- Foundation Construction
- Drywall Installation
- Electrical Installation
- Wood and Metal Framing
- Finish Carpentry
- Physical Stamina
- Structural Repairs
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Maintenance Management
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Multi-Tasking Strength
Certification
- Tennessee Class A CDL
Timeline
Owner/Operator
F & J Construction
08.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
Strawberry Hill Landscape Nursery Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2022
Truck Driver/Mechanic
McCurdy Sod Farm
03.2013 - 08.2015
Field Supervisor
Envirogreen Inc
03.1998 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
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