Forrest Spratt

• Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower price.
• Improved operations and boosted profits by streamlining procedures, controlling waste and bringing in new clients.
• Assessed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.
• Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
• Assessed roofing project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
• Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
• Fastened composition shingles and sheets to roof with asphalt, cement and nails.
• Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements.
• Inspected roofs and identified deficiencies for repair cost estimation.
• Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
• Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
• Managed inventory of roofing supplies and materials.
• Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces.
• Effectively communicated with clients in person and through phone and email.
• Consistently stayed under budget by monitoring job progress and controlling costs.
• Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
• Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
• Removed snow, water and debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.

• Stock or distribute resources such as samples or educational materials.

• Visit establishments such as physician offices or hospitals to determine product sales.

• Answer customers’ questions about products, prices and availability.

• Provide customers with ongoing technical support both in and out of the operating room.

• Identify prospective customers using business directories, leads from existing clients, participation in the field or conference attendance.

• Complete expense reports, sales reports or other paperwork.

• Prepare sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.

• Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers’ needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.

• Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.

• Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.

• Demonstrate the operation or use of surgical products.

• Study documentation or other information for new surgical products and competitive products.

• Assist physicians in selecting products based on patient needs and applicable regulations.

• Inform customers about issues related to responsible use and disposal of products such as waste reduction, recycling or disposal.

• Worked specifically for Smith and Nephew orthopedic trauma.

• On call at odd hours and ready to cover cases that add on for trauma.

• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
• Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
• Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
• Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

• Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
• Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
• Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
• Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
• Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
• Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
• Cleaned off build-up or excess materials blocking pathways and machinery operation.
• Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.
• Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
• Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
• Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.

• Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Trained employees in essential job functions.
• Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct and attendance reliability.
• Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency.

• Removed and disposed of old roofing materials.
• Worked with metal, shingle and rubber roofing systems.
• Adhered to all safety practices for personal and team protection.
• Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
• Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
• Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
• Removed snow, water and debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
• Fastened composition shingles and sheets to roof with asphalt, cement and nails.
• Expanded knowledge of roofing materials, techniques and cost effectiveness.
• Managed inventory of roofing supplies and materials.
• Inspected roofs and identified deficiencies for repair cost estimation.
• Coordinated with other craft employees to maximize project efficiency.