Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Jeremy Ashby

Watervliet

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Ashby Construction, excelling in operations management and strategic project planning. Mastered financial management and relationship building, driving revenue growth and fostering key partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance and talent development, ensuring project excellence and efficiency at Four Winds Casino.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Contractor

Ashby Construction
05.2006 - Current
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
  • Analyzed user feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Project Manager

Four Winds Casino
12.2014 - 09.2018
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Provided detailed project status executive management.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to affected departments
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Reported regularly to executive managment on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Education

GED -

Dowagiac Union Schools
Dowagiac, MI
04-2002

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Life cycle project management
  • Small business operations
  • Contract management
  • Strategic project planning
  • Key partnership cultivation
  • Bidding processes
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget administration
  • Talent development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Competitive analysis
  • Business management
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Staff management
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Project estimating
  • Relationship building
  • Project management
  • Operations management

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of up to 25 in the development of Four Winds Casino Capital Projects.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

Michigan Residential Builders License

Timeline

Project Manager

Four Winds Casino
12.2014 - 09.2018

Owner/Contractor

Ashby Construction
05.2006 - Current

GED -

Dowagiac Union Schools
Jeremy Ashby