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James Powers

Meherrin,VA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Installation Foreman

Blair Dumond
Richmond, VA
12.2021 - Current
  • Directed teams in installation, testing, start-up and system commissioning tasks.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Met with customers onsite to develop installation strategy and coordinated with staff to facilitate access to product locations.
  • Used hand tools, power drills.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 6 employees

Installation Coordinator

Graniti Vicentia
Houston , TX
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Translated equipment location blueprints to installers while rerouting staff for timely service completion.
  • Directed teams in installation, start-up and Installation tasks.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Conducted periodic maintenance inspections as stated by contract or customer.
  • Used hand tools, power drills.
  • Met with customers onsite to develop installation strategy and coordinated with staff to facilitate access to product locations.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 20 employees.

Lead Carpenter

Vangarde Woodworks
Richmond , VA
09.2019 - 11.2020


  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
  • Engaged customers to help design custom entertainment centers, china cabinets, mantels and kitchen cabinets for residences.
  • Installed paneling on walls to deaden sound, complete decorations or absorb shock based on individual customer requirements.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Managed contracted maintenance for 20 rental properties

Prototype Lead Master Carpenter

Premier Store Fixtures
Hauppauge, NY
02.2014 - 09.2019
  • Supervised Carpenter,Laborers and Design and Manufacturing Team
  • Performed work in all phases of fixture and manufacturing
  • Responsible for retaining relationships for all high-end client base.
  • Helped implement 5S program throughout Premier Fixtures LLC and conduits.
  • Set and built form systems and set embeds.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Reduced materials waste by 92% by taking accurate measurements.
  • Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specification

Apprentice & Journeyman Carpenter

Premier Store Fixtures
Hauppauge, NY
02.2009 - 09.2014
  • Journeyman carpenter with construction of store fixtures
  • Help build wooden structures
  • Attend courses on carpentry
  • Learn and practice essential carpentry skills for job
  • Review blueprints to understand them
  • Fabricate and cut wood components for fixtures
  • Perform trim and finishing work
  • Clean, maintain, and store tools and equipment properly
  • Reported unsafe situations or service-related issues to appropriate personnel
  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training
  • Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
  • Saved $150k by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.2003

Skills

  • Materials and Labor Costing
  • Work Estimation
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Accident and Injury Investigation
  • Tools and Equipment Maintenance
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Personnel Management
  • Visual Inspection
  • Team Collaboration
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Worker Training
  • PPE Compliance

Timeline

Installation Foreman

Blair Dumond
12.2021 - Current

Installation Coordinator

Graniti Vicentia
11.2020 - 12.2021

Lead Carpenter

Vangarde Woodworks
09.2019 - 11.2020

Prototype Lead Master Carpenter

Premier Store Fixtures
02.2014 - 09.2019

Apprentice & Journeyman Carpenter

Premier Store Fixtures
02.2009 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Norfolk State University
James Powers