Jason Larsen
Pecatonica,Illinois
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over twenty five 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 related work. Comfortable working independently as a manager, leader and/or as a collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Viking Construction
Pecatonica, IL
11.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiations.
Journeyman Carpenter
Heritage Carpentry
Belvidere, IL
09.2015 - 11.2020
- Secured structural components together using nails, screws or glue guns.
- Measured and cut wood, plastic, drywall and other materials to specified dimensions using hand tools and power saws.
- Installed doors, windows, cabinets, frames and trim according to blueprints or verbal instructions.
- Erected scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
- Built stairs, ramps, walls, partitions and frameworks of wood or metal studs.
- Repaired existing structures such as floors, roofs and door frames.
Owner Operator
Viking Complete construction
Elkhorn, WI
04.2006 - 08.2015
- Devised a comprehensive business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Successfully managed all aspects of the business on a daily basis.
- Designed and constructed single-family Speculation homes.
- Maintained and managed various tools and equipment.
- Efficiently managed inspection schedules.
- Engaged with clients, realtors, bankers, prospective investors,and trades to establish efficient coordination throughout the construction process.
Framing Carpenter
Illgen constructiion
Rockford, IL
06.2005 - 04.2006
- Measured and cut lumber to required size for framing walls, floors, and roofs.
- Installed window and door frames into interior walls.
- Laid out floor joists in accordance with approved plans.
- Completed all facets of rough framing carpentry to local codes on multiple projects.
Carpenter Foreman
Rock river carpenters
Rockford, IL
10.1995 - 03.2005
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of a team of carpenters to ensure projects were completed in a timely manner.
- Ensured safety protocols were adhered to on all job sites, prepared work schedules and delegated tasks accordingly.
- Scheduled deliveries and orchestrated timelines for multiple phases of construction on multiple sites.
Carpenter Apprentice
Geneva Homes
Williams Bay, WI
09.1991 - 10.1995
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, glue or metal connectors.
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
- Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
- Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to standards of quality and accuracy in dimensions.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Assisted with the layout of stairs by marking stair stringers according to code regulations.
- Became a superintendent at this company in 3 years.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Transported tools and supplies from one job site to another using company vehicle.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Ensured that all work completed met building codes prior to final inspection.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen in order to ensure efficient completion of projects within designated timeframes.
- Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry and trim under supervision of master carpenter.
- Installed drywall, ceilings and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
Education
GED -
Gateway Technical Institute
Elkhorn, WI07-1991
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Marketing tactics
- Budget Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Administrative Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Business Management
Timeline
Owner
Viking Construction
11.2020 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
Heritage Carpentry
09.2015 - 11.2020
Owner Operator
Viking Complete construction
04.2006 - 08.2015
Framing Carpenter
Illgen constructiion
06.2005 - 04.2006
Carpenter Foreman
Rock river carpenters
10.1995 - 03.2005
Carpenter Apprentice
Geneva Homes
09.1991 - 10.1995
GED -
Gateway Technical Institute
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