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Garry Thomsen

24243 Cedar Lane Georgetown,Delaware

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Maintenance / Operator / Technician

Yard Shark LLC
05.2017 - 12.2022
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Operate and repair all equipment ie; mowers, tractors, skid steers, trucks, trailers, and hand held equipment.
  • Building and property maintenance and repair, including tree removal, drainage, snow plowing, and ice control.

Equipment Rental Manager

Bakers Hardware Rental
05.2013 - 05.2017
  • Resolved customer disputes to maintain positive relationships and increase customer base.
  • Executes rental contracts and cleanliness standards.
  • Drafted quotes, confirmed orders, and managed transfers to handle rental needs efficiently.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Solicited bids and prices for purchases of equipment, outside repair, parts, and materials from outside vendors.
  • Kept FMVFS, DMV, and vehicle maintenance files.
  • Ensured equipment and delivers were on time and in good repair.
  • Completed repairs and maintenance of all equipment from small hand tools to excavators, skid steers, etc.
  • Customer assistance in the hardware store as needed.

Facility Maintenance Technician Cheer Apartments

East Coast Property Management
04.2012 - 04.2013
  • Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
  • Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
  • Smoke and fire detector inspection, repair, and replacement - Fire suppression equipment inspection.
  • Minor plumbing, electrical, dry wall repair, replacement, and painting.
  • Appliance repair and or replacement.
  • Prepared documentation and drafted reports detailing completed maintenance activities and repairs.

Driver / Operator

Mehlon Trucking Inc.
09.2011 - 12.2012
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Pickup, load, and deliver bulk materials.
  • Operation of trucks and loaders.

Driver/Operator/Construction Mechanic

Joseph Zielinski Construction & Excavation
04.2007 - 08.2011
  • Operation of all trucks, excavators, dozers, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, forklifts, manlifts, compressors, mixers, hand, and power tools.
  • Installation, repair, and maintenance of roads, driveways, sidewalks, septic systems, sewer laterals, and mains, water lines, and mains, storm sewers, drainage, ponds, fondation excavation.
  • Land clearing, tree, building removal.
  • Equipment repair, maintenance, and cleaning.
  • Order and pickup parts and supplies.
  • Oversee other employees for safe and effective job site.

Yard Foreman

Devitts Nursery And Supply
04.2005 - 03.2007
  • Coordinated activities of field personnel when in yard or between projects to facilitate equipment maintenance, yard organization and clean-up.
  • Tasked with the oversite of buildings, roads, sprinkler systems, snow and ice control, and storage of palletized, and bulk goods.
  • Pickup, load, and deliver large quantities of bulk, and palletized materials, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
  • Operation of all trucks, loaders, tractors, forklifts, screeners, hand, and power tools.
  • Solicited bids and prices for purchase of equipment, outside repair, parts, and materials for resale.

Independent Contractor

Garry Thomsen Contracting
09.2002 - 04.2005
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • All phases of excavation and construction from start to finish.
  • Construction and sale of several new homes.
  • Worked on the conversation of an apple cold storage building into a modern 36 unit garden apartment complex.

Superintendent Department of Public Works

Village Of New Paltz
06.1985 - 09.2002
  • Overall responsibility for all public works activities as department head with all administrative duties.
  • Conferred with mayor, village trustees, engineers, planning board and other municipal entities as needed to carry-out work.
  • Developed project priorities and specifications for repair, replacement, and up grades of all municipal systems and buildings.
  • Supervised all projects being carried out by employees and contractors including, but not limited to infrastructure, building, street, and sidewalk repair and replacement.
  • Prepared, administered and controlled department budgets, prepared specifications and reviewed bids for equipment and supply purchases.
  • Assisted in writing of several successful grant applications.
  • Maintenance, construction, and related work on streets, highways, parking lots, water and sewer systems, treatment plants, buildings, and parks.
  • Directed and executed snow and ice control on all village streets and properties.
  • Assisted in writing of several successful grant applicationsa

Education

High School Diploma -

New Paltz Senior High School
New Paltz, NY

Conservation And Landscaping I & II

Ulster BOCES
Port Ewen, NY

Local Roads Program

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

N.Y.S. Dept. Public Health - Water System Operator

SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

N.Y.S. Dept. of State - Real Estate Certification

Ulster BOCES
Port Ewen, NY

Skills

  • Project planning and execution
  • Supervising others
  • Delegating responsibility
  • Blueprint and site plan reading
  • All phases of building construction and project completion
  • Operation of trucks, commercial motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and power tools
  • Record keeping, budgeting, and related office responsibilities
  • CDL /B M w/tank

Timeline

Property Maintenance / Operator / Technician

Yard Shark LLC
05.2017 - 12.2022

Equipment Rental Manager

Bakers Hardware Rental
05.2013 - 05.2017

Facility Maintenance Technician Cheer Apartments

East Coast Property Management
04.2012 - 04.2013

Driver / Operator

Mehlon Trucking Inc.
09.2011 - 12.2012

Driver/Operator/Construction Mechanic

Joseph Zielinski Construction & Excavation
04.2007 - 08.2011

Yard Foreman

Devitts Nursery And Supply
04.2005 - 03.2007

Independent Contractor

Garry Thomsen Contracting
09.2002 - 04.2005

Superintendent Department of Public Works

Village Of New Paltz
06.1985 - 09.2002

High School Diploma -

New Paltz Senior High School

Conservation And Landscaping I & II

Ulster BOCES

Local Roads Program

Cornell University

N.Y.S. Dept. Public Health - Water System Operator

SUNY College At New Paltz

N.Y.S. Dept. of State - Real Estate Certification

Ulster BOCES

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