James Follmeyer
Hanover,MD
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Carpenter
Bowen Painting And Remodeling
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Engaged customers to help design custom entertainment centers, china cabinets, mantels and kitchen cabinets for residences.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
Company Owner
Creative Request LLC
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- Developed long-term relationships with key clients, vendors and service providers.
- Resolved customer service issues with timely and professional resolutions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers to secure favorable terms of service.
- Hired, trained and managed staff to cultivate productive and efficient workforce.
- Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with accounts.
- Managed [Number] employees by supervising daily tasks.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Randallstown Senior High
Randallstown, MD1985
Skills
- Installing Windows
- Structure Assembly
- Repair Structures
- Infrastructure Projects
Timeline
Lead Carpenter
Bowen Painting And Remodeling
12.2022 - 07.2023
Company Owner
Creative Request LLC
09.2019 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Randallstown Senior High