Hugh Hultman
Hibbing,MN
Summary
Reliable employee seeking any position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
59
59
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Artist
Studio 3
Hibbing, Minnesota
01.2017 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
- Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
- Advertised and sold mosaics and drawing pieces at local markets and established piece pricing on customer demand, labor costs and raw material costs.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus and depth.
- Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
Artist
Get To The Point Publishing
Ely, Minnesota
01.1998 - 01.2018
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
Owner
A New Life
Newport Beach, California
01.1985 - 01.1997
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Provided therapy to mental health patients
- Focued Mainly On Anorexia
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices
- Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
- Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures
- Founded and managed mental health business, growing revenue to $200,000 in first year
Administrator
RSG
Laguna Beach, California
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications and tracked records through delivery.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
- Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
- Devised and implemented improvements to reporting procedures.
- Conducted in-depth troubleshooting of program problems and employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Managed bi-weekly payroll employees, as well as insurance matters, workman's compensation and compliance reporting.
- Increased revenue by developing key programs focused on promoting business.
- Maximized branding outreach by facilitating marketing initiatives.
Plant Lubricator - Electrical "B" Man
Babcock And Wilcox
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.1985 - 01.1989
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
- Repaired, replaced and cleaned equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes and commutators.
- Scheduled and supervised splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
- Disconnected voltage regulators, bolts and screws to connect replacement regulators to high voltage lines.
- Constructed, tested and maintained substation relay and control systems through [Action].
- Tested insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current and calculating insulation loss.
- Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
- Opened and closed switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
Carpenter
Jonas Electric
Washburn, Wisconsin
01.1980 - 01.1984
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Led garages, residential homes and addition projects to completion.
- Placed building paper over subflooring to protect final flooring material from water damage.
- Installed paneling on walls to deaden sound, complete decorations or absorb shock based on individual customer requirements.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Installed interior doors and hardware, accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
- Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens to complete [Number] projects in [Timeframe].
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware.
- Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly.
- Constructed [Number] residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms over [Timeframe].
- Repaired and remodeled wood, iron, chain link and vinyl fencing.
- Offered valuable suggestions to clients' remodel needs.
- Built structures using precast concrete and hand-poured concrete forms.
- Set and built form systems and set embeds.
- Performed MIG welding and fabrication of decorative gates, fences and safe rooms.
- Performed welding on frames and motors of mechanical gates.
Truck Driver
Anderson Trucking
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
01.1980 - 01.1984
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Maintained current Class [Type] CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
Desk Clerk
Best Western Holiday House Motel
Ashland, Wisconsin
01.1978 - 01.1980
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
- Enforced building rules with staff, guests and outside professionals.
- Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
- Supported staff with clerical assistance for diverse daily routines and special actions.
- Maintained clean, tidy and sanitized common areas for personnel and guests.
- Checked in and out designated equipment, keys and supplies.
- Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Edited [Type] and [Type] documents to keep all company materials free of grammar errors.
Hub Clothing
Hub Clothing
Ashland, Wisconsin
01.1975 - 01.1978
- Assessed merchandise mix to continually broaden and improve assortments.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Maintained clean, adequately stocked and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
- Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
- Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.
- Created and led sales promotions and advertising strategies to boost profits and bring in new customers.
- Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and [Skill] talents.
- Returned change and currency and processed debit and credit card payments with [Number]% accuracy rate.
Advertising Sales
Ashland Daily Press
Ashland, Wisconsin
01.1973 - 01.1975
- Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
- Developed strong relationships with advertisers and negotiated pricing following established procedures.
- Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
- Helped customers in determining design and layout of sold and spec ads.
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
UCLA
Los Angeles, California01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Pre Business, Psychology
UW Madi
Madison, Wisconsin01.1976
High School Diploma -
Franklin High
Franklin, Wisconsin04.1971
Skills
- Color Selection
- Pre-Design Consulting
- Portfolio Maintenance
- Visualization and Representation
- Independence and Innovation
- Fine Arts Theory
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Art Exhibitions
Timeline
Lead Artist
Studio 3
01.2017 - Current
Artist
Get To The Point Publishing
01.1998 - 01.2018
Administrator
RSG
01.1987 - 01.1989
Owner
A New Life
01.1985 - 01.1997
Plant Lubricator - Electrical "B" Man
Babcock And Wilcox
01.1985 - 01.1989
Carpenter
Jonas Electric
01.1980 - 01.1984
Truck Driver
Anderson Trucking
01.1980 - 01.1984
Desk Clerk
Best Western Holiday House Motel
01.1978 - 01.1980
Hub Clothing
Hub Clothing
01.1975 - 01.1978
Advertising Sales
Ashland Daily Press
01.1973 - 01.1975
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
UCLA
Bachelor of Science - Pre Business, Psychology
UW Madi
High School Diploma -
Franklin High
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