Jeff Martin
Monroe,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Manager
Martin's Custom Cabinets
Madison, GA
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented procedures for the efficient operation of the shop.
- Supervised daily operations by establishing procedures and monitoring team performance.
- Responded to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Built and maintained sound business relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Guided team to consistently achieve daily, weekly and monthly production goals.=
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Finish products with stains, sealers or paints according to customer requests.
- Cut materials using saws, routers and other power tools.
- Operate machinery such as planers, jointers and mortisers for specialized tasks.
- Install hardware such as hinges, handles and drawer slides according to specifications.
- Perform minor adjustments on doors and drawers to ensure proper fitment.
- Construct cabinetry from scratch utilizing jigsaws, biscuit joiners and table saws.
- Follow safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specific requirements for each project.
- Provide customers with detailed information about product features.
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair wooden cabinets, fixtures, furniture and other items made of wood or wood substitutes.
- Respond promptly to customer inquiries regarding installation or repairs.
- Worked at customer locations to replace existing or install new cabinets for residential or commercial use.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Fit cabinets and countertops within installation space with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Observed strict deadlines and adjusted plans according to changes in production schedules to maintain targets.
- Inspected each product upon completion to evaluate overall quality, assign grades and remove unacceptable products.
Commercial Construction Superintendent
Horizon Construction
Alpharetta, GA
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
- Supervised all phases of the construction process from initial planning through completion.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, clients and other stakeholders in order to ensure that the project was completed on time and within budget.
- Participated in weekly coordination meetings between trade contractors in order to identify potential areas of conflict or overlap in scope.
- Resolved conflicts between workers by implementing appropriate methods of problem-solving techniques.
- Reviewed shop drawings submitted by subcontractors for accuracy before submitting them for approval.
- Managed a team of up to 50 people including laborers, carpenters, masons, electricians and plumbers.
- Inspected materials delivered to site for conformance with specifications.
- Successfully managed and coordinated all day to day activities of the construction project.
- Provided technical support to trades personnel during installation of products or systems.
- Responsible for scheduling deliveries according to production needs while minimizing disruption due delays or missed deadlines.
- Inspected buildings to determine quality of work and need for corrections to meet project standards.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
Lead Installer
Premier Surfaces Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
07.2013 - 02.2017
- Inspected finished products to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Ensured that all measurements were precise before beginning any cutting procedures.
- Prepared locations for installations, cleaned materials and organized supplies for each step.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to customers on how to care for their new installations.
- Provided every customer with best service and highest quality of work to promote satisfaction.
- Applied protective treatments to prevent staining on countertops.
- Communicated regularly with client throughout entire project timeline.
- Polished surfaces of newly installed granite countertops with grinders, sanders, polishers, buffers and other tools.
- Filled in chips and cracks in granite and polished surfaces.
- Replaced defective parts or re-glued loose seams when necessary.
- Prepared and installed granite countertop components such as sinks, faucets, and cooktops.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites safely.
- Set and leveled granite pieces in place using adhesives, sealants, and other materials.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping up debris after each job.
- Assisted in uninstalling existing fixtures prior to installing new ones.
- Fabricated custom-made pieces for special applications according to blueprints or drawings.
- Measured and cut granite slabs to fit specific dimensions of countertops.
- Determined the layout of the granite based on customer specifications.
- Identified materials and amount of labor required for project completion after reviewing blueprints.
Skills
- Employee Scheduling
- Budget Adherence
- Employee Management
- Task Delegation
- Customer Engagement
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Self Motivation
- Decision-Making
- OSHA Compliance
- Construction Safety
- Design Review
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Inspection Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Reading Blueprints
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Renovations, Building, and Demolition
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shop Manager
Martin's Custom Cabinets
03.2019 - 02.2024
Commercial Construction Superintendent
Horizon Construction
02.2017 - 03.2019
Lead Installer
Premier Surfaces Inc.
07.2013 - 02.2017