James Garrett
Plain City,OH
Summary
Highly motivated professional with years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Jimbo Handyman Services
Plain City, OH
01.2018 - Current
- Created detailed reports outlining progress made at various stages of the remodel process as well as potential issues or risks associated with the job site.
- Provided technical support to workers in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring installation. during the course of a project's completion.
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective measures.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Assisted in the planning and development of building plans and specifications for remodeling projects.
- Maintained accurate records of project costs, materials used, labor hours. during each phase of remodeling process.
- Monitor project budgets, cost estimates, and expenditures, ensuring financial targets are met.
- Prepared estimates based on client requests regarding budgeting needs for future remodels or renovations.
- Supervised all stages of construction activities onsite during remodeling projects. Ensuring the timely and cost-effective execution of projects, while maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to beginning any work on a project site.
- Utilizing software for estimates, billing invoices, customers day to day progress report, sending communications to customers that we're on the way.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Multiples job duties includes remodeling bathrooms, basements, custom carpentry, basic electrical, basic plumbing, drywall, flooring (wood and tiles).
- Utilize software to provide customers with 3D designs for various floor plans prior to finalizing projects.
- Pipeline experience with run end dump, back hoe, roller, skid steer and check grade with Lincoln rod and GPS rover, hydrostatic water testing on pipelines, sand blasted and epoxy pipe welds.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended long hours to meet project deadlines. (Average 16 hour days)
- In person estimates and have a 95% approval projects with repeated customers.
- Trusted by customers, investors and realtors for repeated and referral businesses without the need of advertising.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to define project goals, timelines ad budgets.
Residential Remodeler
VIP Renovation Contractor
Columbus, OH
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Mix plaster ingredients according to manufacturer's instructions for patching holes or cracks in walls or ceilings.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Assemble cabinetry and wood trim items according to specifications.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Carry out demolition work, such as tearing down walls, removing fixtures, and hauling away debris.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Lay tile floors in bathrooms and kitchens by mixing thinset mortar with water according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Install drywall panels or tiling over walls and ceilings using adhesive material or nails.
- Cut lumber, wallboard, and trim to required sizes with power saws or hand tools.
- Read blueprints and other diagrams to determine the specifications of a remodel project.
- Install insulation in walls and attics.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Fit windows and doors into prepared openings in walls.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Inspect completed installations for conformance to building codes and safety standards.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Various job duties includes installing a fence, demo, install wood floors and tiles, base trim, paint, light plumbing and electrical, framing, drywall, knowledge use of power tools, installing windows and doors.
General Pipeline Labor
Wenger Pipeline
Wooster, OH
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Removed soil or debris from trenches around pipes before installing them.
- Measured distances between points along a pipeline route utilizing surveying instruments.
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, tractors, excavators, loaders, and backhoes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Cleaned work areas after completion of jobs to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Provided support services such as digging holes, mixing concrete, and compacting soil around pipes.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Ensured proper disposal of waste generated during pipeline construction projects.
- Arranged construction materials according to project needs.
- Utilized pressure gauges and leak detectors to inspect pipelines for leaks.
Education
Orrville High School
Orrville, OH01-2005
Skills
- Team Oversight
- Cash Flow Optimization
- Talent Development
- Project Estimating
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Owner
Jimbo Handyman Services
01.2018 - Current
Residential Remodeler
VIP Renovation Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2018
General Pipeline Labor
Wenger Pipeline
01.2013 - 01.2016
Orrville High School
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