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James Martin Sorensen

James Martin Sorensen

Gardnerville,NV

Summary

Reliable employee seeking full time opportunity. Offering excellent interpersonal skills, applicable experience and good judgment.

Work History

Paving Foreman

D&L Paving
South Lake Tahoe, CA
2007 - 2022
  • Oversaw daily operations, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Reviewed project plans and blueprints in order to estimate needed time and materials.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
  • Conducted site visits with county and city inspectors to identify and address code violations.
  • Worked with communities and homeowners to outline actions required to bring structures in compliance with relevant TRPA-BMP codes and accepted standards.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
  • Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.
  • 20 years snow removal experience on front end loader and front plow.
  • Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Royal Sierra Extrusions
McCarran, NV
2002 - 2006
  • Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
  • Monitored testing processes, interpreted QA reports, test development and user acceptance testing.
  • Collaborated with development team and reviewed technical specifications to create testing programs.
  • Recognized by upper management for the development of tools and procedures that streamlined the process for temporary employees. It became standard to include the applicable tool in all outgoing product for the customers to verify usability upon receipt.
  • Provided development team with insights and recommendations on usability and functionality by reviewing and analyzing internal data.
  • Used applicable software to maintain database of test reports and calibration records.
  • Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
  • Collaborated in implementation and maintenance of customer complaint log.
  • Oversaw onboarding and training of new employees to promote qualified and well-coordinated quality assurance team.
  • Conducted internal investigations to determine negligence, safety policy violation or faulty equipment following all incidents of injury in the work place.
  • Assessed investigation reports of subordinate quality assurance personnel and addressed any procedural deviations.

Carpenter Foreman

Durham Construction/Dunn-Rite Construction
1990 - 2001
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Oversaw schedules and assignments for 10 personnel
  • Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
  • Kept accurate records of materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports.
  • Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
  • Maintained contact with lumber companies and hardware dealers for material pricing.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Lake Tahoe High School

Training Completed - Best Management Practice's/TRPA

Partners in Conservation
South Lake Tahoe

Skills

  • Valid NV Driver's License (Class A)
  • Technical Specifications
  • Worker Supervision
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Punctual and Hardworking
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Personal References

Ed Wright

Owner of Tahoe Valley Lodge

Phone: (530) 541-0353

Address: 2241 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Don Kostecki

Owner: Western Paving

Phone: (530) 400-8111

Address: 9 Memory Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Fred Cote

Owner: Quality Services Now

Phone:7757726838

Address: 5425 Tannerwood Dr, Reno, NV 89511

Timeline

High School Diploma -

South Lake Tahoe High School

Training Completed - Best Management Practice's/TRPA

Partners in Conservation

Paving Foreman

D&L Paving
2007 - 2022

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Royal Sierra Extrusions
2002 - 2006

Carpenter Foreman

Durham Construction/Dunn-Rite Construction
1990 - 2001
James Martin Sorensen