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James Parcels

Dryden,MI

Summary

Dynamic General Contractor with extensive experience in remodeling and construction, including significant contributions at Lyndrup Construction. Skilled in operating heavy machinery and implementing safety protocols, I excel in optimizing project efficiency and fostering teamwork. Proven ability to enhance inventory management and organization, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments.

Im a knowledgeable individual skilled in multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry. Successful General Contractor successful working with various personalities and meeting very tight deadlines on variety of commercial and residential projects.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

General Contractor

Self Employed Services
09.2023 - Current

I have been overseeing complete and partial remodels of both the interior and exterior of homes, rental properties, and comercial businesss as well as subcontracting for Listvan Plumbing Heating and Cooling INC.

Farm Hand

Sassafras Farm Llc
02.1997 - 06.2024
  • At my families farm i assisted in the maintenance of a 120 acre horse farm that at one time boarded over 50 horses with my mother, father and brother.
  • I serviced and operated various tractors and farm implements to bale 60 acres of hay producing thousands of bales every summer.
  • there i learned some construction to help repair barns and run in sheds from my father who is a licensed builder.

Inventory Manager

Frontier Distributing
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
  • Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to optimize procurement strategies, ensuring appropriate stock levels at all times.
  • Improved warehouse organization, leading to more efficient retrieval system.

Finish Carpenter

Lyndrup Construction
05.2015 - 05.2019
  • Participated in the finish stages of an 11 story apartment building (Arena Place Grand Rapids,MI)
  • Set floor and wall cabinets in both kitchen and baths.
  • Installed exterior and interior doors.
  • laid base and case trim to complete the construction of the apartment section pf the building.
  • Also built pole barns for the company when the job had finished in GR

Delivery Driver

Dafoe's Farm and Garden
07.2017 - 04.2019
  • Maintained stocking of the store front as well as kept the warehouse in a condition that allowed for easier transfer of product.
  • I operated a 16' box truck as well as other company vehicles daily.
  • In home/barn delivery water softener salt, and livestock feeds and bedding
  • Ran the cash register diligently when not delivering
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

General Laborer/Construction Equipment Operator

Lee Industrial Contracting
06.2012 - 09.2012
  • At 16 i was sent to Brose Metal Stamping in Duncan, South Carolina for 2 weeks
  • There i prepped and assembled 4 800 ton stamping presses and 1 1600 ton press for use producing auto bodies
  • I was certified in fork truck, boom lift, man lift, and light crane operation as well as various safety certificates
  • Afterword i used those skills to work in various industrial buildings for the company. my time there was so short because i had to return to highschool.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oxford High School
Oxford, MI
01-2015

Skills

  • Class c license
  • Multiple years experience operating construction machinery (ie, boom lift, scissor lift, pettibone, skidsteer, and tuck crane)
  • Many years experience operating fork truck, back hoe, skidsteer and various front loaders and related implements
  • Training for safety harnesses hi-vis and other construction ppe
  • Training for company wide inventory system
  • Im very familiar with nail guns, every kind of saw one would find at a construction site,
  • Metal work including some welding welding associated with repairing large farm equipment

Timeline

General Contractor

Self Employed Services
09.2023 - Current

Inventory Manager

Frontier Distributing
04.2019 - 05.2021

Delivery Driver

Dafoe's Farm and Garden
07.2017 - 04.2019

Finish Carpenter

Lyndrup Construction
05.2015 - 05.2019

General Laborer/Construction Equipment Operator

Lee Industrial Contracting
06.2012 - 09.2012

Farm Hand

Sassafras Farm Llc
02.1997 - 06.2024

High School Diploma -

Oxford High School
James Parcels