Jeffrey Hinds
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Helpful professional commended as valuable team player with expertise in Construction and Project Management. Ready to bring 19 years of relevant work experience to new position in Project Management industry in Colorado Springs or surrounding area.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Installer
Western Fireplace Supply
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and executed layout and installation of electrical wiring and fixtures based on job terms and city regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Removed damaged tile, brick and mortar as part of project demolition.
- Maintained relationships with customers to better understand needs and uphold standards of service.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to safety standards.
- Utilized knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintained schedule of appointments with eye for both quality and speed of service.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Operations Manager
Fisk Lawnscapes
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Spearheaded department training for appraisals of new components.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Driver
Versti Blood Center
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
EMT
Estill County EMS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Director of Field Operations
BACK Construction
11.2013 - 04.2017
- Led 2 field representatives in delivering quality, on-time and cost-effective client objectives.
- Implemented and maintained high standards of quality in all areas.
- Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Maintained proper staffing levels to meet and exceed customer and branch needs.
- Communicated and consulted with regional management and staff regularly.
- Challenged current business processes and directed management to eliminate waste by reducing non-value-added activities.
Military Police Sergeant
US Army
03.2005 - 03.2013
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1 Million.
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault and theft occurring on base among active military members.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, and homes for evidence of stolen property.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO01.2024
No Degree - Paramedic
EMTP
Lexington Ky 11.2019
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05.2015
Skills
- Inspect Roofs
- Maintenance and Repair
- Flooring Installation
- Site Surveys
- Diagnosing Malfunctions
- Hardware and Software Installation
- Equipment Maintenance and Installation
- Code Requirements
- Piping Fabrication and Installation
- Supply Inventory Management
- Equipment Installation
- Following Safety Practices
- Low and High Voltage
- Emergency Procedures
- Work Orders
- Installation Coordination
- Company Vehicle Maintenance
- Inventory Oversight
- Construction Management
- Installation and Repair
- Work Site Preparation
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Customer Relations
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Checks
- Installation Updates
- Estimating Abilities
- Construction Knowledge
- Corporate Regulations
- Installer Collaboration
- Natural Gas
- Project Drawings
- Scheduling
Timeline
Lead Installer
Western Fireplace Supply
06.2022 - 05.2023
Operations Manager
Fisk Lawnscapes
03.2021 - 06.2022
Driver
Versti Blood Center
01.2019 - 10.2020
EMT
Estill County EMS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Director of Field Operations
BACK Construction
11.2013 - 04.2017
Military Police Sergeant
US Army
03.2005 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University
No Degree - Paramedic
EMTP
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Penn Foster Career School
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