Gabe LaFara
Keller,TX
Summary
Experienced and reliable in supporting construction tasks, with a proven track record at Garabedian Properties Custom Home Builder. I excel in site preparation, time management, cost estimating, demolition, drywall, and framing. Reliable team player, committed to achieving project goals, ensuring timely project completion, and maintaining high quality standards. Known for elevating brand visibility for Christmas Elite through strategic marketing, resulting in a significant repeat of business.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Christmas Elite
Keller, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Installed and removed Christmas lights.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to refine company's product offerings.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to effectively negotiate bids.
- created and maintained schedules for installation/take down of Christmas lights.
- Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Construction Assistant
Garabedian Properties
Keller, TX
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Contributed to the successful completion of complex projects by assisting with various aspects of construction and remodeling, such as trim carpentry, drywall installation and repair (tape, bed, and texture), electrical installation, fixing framework, window flashing, and fire blocking.
- Built relationships with contractors and coworkers to ensure tasks were completed to company standards.
- Read blueprints to develop an understanding of job requirements.
- Scheduled contractors for various projects, and accounted for lag time and the duration of time the project would take.
- Assisted in the development of cost estimates and project timelines.
- Confirmed codes and specifications to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.
- Followed orders closely to help prepare for jobs, ready sites, complete assignments in a timely manner, and clean up the workspace during and after all projects are completed.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to meet productivity, efficiency, and quality expectations.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete all projects and site preparation.
- Erected and dismantled construction scaffolding, bracing, and other temporary structures for construction sites.
- Performed demolition on the existing structure.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved materials to and from storage or sites.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
Education
Associate of Science - Construction Management Technology
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2024
Skills
- Cost estimation
- Blueprint reading
- Construction safety
- Client relations
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Drywall installation
- Painting
- Framing techniques
- Finishing work
- Power tools
- Electrical
- OSHA regulations
- Hardware installation
- Adaptability
- Site preparation
- Decision-making
- Material testing
- Communication
- Surveying
Computer Skills
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
Construction Assistant
Garabedian Properties
03.2023 - 03.2025
Owner
Christmas Elite
10.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Construction Management Technology
Tarrant County College
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