James Traxler
Westland,MI
Summary
Experienced professional tradesperson with a solid background in carpentry. Recognized for consistently delivering precise and dependable workmanship. Demonstrated expertise in handling complex construction tasks, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards and client satisfaction. Equipped with certifications including EPA Certified Lead Renovator and MI Corporation Builders License. Also has comprehensive insurance coverage and a fully equipped commercial truck with trailer and all necessary tools, including a brake. Maintaining General Liability, Workers' Comp, and Commercial Vehicle Insurance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter
Self-Employed
08.2020 - Current
- Managed and completed various types of projects; windows, doors, bathrooms, kitchens, complete remodels, additions, garages, decks, etc
- Managed entire project from consultation and design to final inspection
- Coordinating all subcontractors’, material orders, and deliveries to preserve the schedule
- Effectively managed communication with the client to manage expectations and ensuring they were exceeded
- Experienced with tear out’s and correcting issues from prior bad installations
- Superb customer service skills, ability to navigate the customer through job complications with high satisfaction
- Leverage industry knowledge to provide clients with expert advice and guidance on renovation process
Window & Door Installer
Great Lakes Window & Door Installation
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Installed Windsor, Anderson, and Contour windows, both new construction and replacements
- Therma-tru, and Windsor doors, both new construction and replacements
- Experience installing Pivot doors, pass through windows, 4 panel sliders on higher end homes but also the typical door and window replacements
- Installed Oknoplast windows in new commercial builds
- Spent significant time on previous installs correcting work, have a great appreciate for projects done right, the first time
General Manager
Olga’s Kitchen/TSFR
09.2014 - 07.2021
- Led all aspects of a high-volume restaurant, including marketing, operations, financial reporting, and HR
- Directed a team of 35 FTEs and three salaried managers
- Promoted a culture of customer service excellence through constant improvement
- Turned around two underperforming restaurants by introducing best practice processes and fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork, achieving #3 and #8 rankings out of 28 locations
Education
BBA - Marketing
University of Michigan
Flint, MI01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - General Business
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI01.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction
- Renovation
- Technical Drawings
- Doors and Window
- Effective Communication
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Framing construction
Certification
- MI Builders License
- EPA Lead Renovator Certification
- CPR/AED
- Aerial & Boom lift
- OSI installer
- Therma-tru doors
Timeline
Window & Door Installer
Great Lakes Window & Door Installation
01.2024 - 09.2024
Carpenter
Self-Employed
08.2020 - Current
General Manager
Olga’s Kitchen/TSFR
09.2014 - 07.2021
- MI Builders License
- EPA Lead Renovator Certification
- CPR/AED
- Aerial & Boom lift
- OSI installer
- Therma-tru doors
BBA - Marketing
University of Michigan
Associate of Applied Science - General Business
Schoolcraft College
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