James Burwell
Granbury,TX
Summary
I have a proven history of successfully completing projects and tasks on-time and under budget. My ability to read people and mentor, instill trust and coach creates a strong team. A cohesive team is ultimately the key to a successful work environment, which leads to a profitable bottom line.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Operator Welding and Construction Business
J.B.I Welding And Mechanical
Granbury, Texas
08.2006 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
Production / Shipping Manager
Unimin / Covia Corp.
Cleburne, Texas
11.1999 - 05.2019
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Worked with vendors to schedule more than 50 daily pickups and 800 weekly deliveries.
- Collaborated with [Department] to manage supplier relationships, product inventory and purchasing across multiple companies.
- Conducted training programs with employees to promote familiarity with company products and applications.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
General Foreman Commercial Construction
Phoenix Construction Of Texas
Weatherford , Texas
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Adhered to US Occupational Health and Safety Administration mandates requiring use of gloves and insulating blankets for installation of high-voltage equipment.
- Analyzed blueprints to determine where to run wires, install electrical outlets and connect wires to central circuit panels.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of drainage pipes.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TexasHigh School Diploma -
Granbury High School
Granbury, Texas01.1989
Skills
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Cost Reduction
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Scheduling
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Employee Motivation
- Records Organization and Management
Timeline
General Foreman Commercial Construction
Phoenix Construction Of Texas
05.2019 - 05.2020
Owner/ Operator Welding and Construction Business
J.B.I Welding And Mechanical
08.2006 - Current
Production / Shipping Manager
Unimin / Covia Corp.
11.1999 - 05.2019
No Degree - Psychology
Weatherford College
High School Diploma -
Granbury High School