Jeremy N. Gatens
Eleanor,USA
Summary
20-year U.S. Army veteran recognized as a multilevel leader as a logistician, instructor, and recruiter trainer. Excels at quickly mastering new tasks, duties, and teamwork accomplishment. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Proven contributor/leader that ensures team success through personnel development, team building, and production improvements and results . I am looking for a challenging, and fun change in careers due to the physical demands of everyday construction duties.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Builder
Nvent
Eleanor, WV
07.2025 - Current
- Integral role in construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards.
- Led teams in installation of metal building systems, optimizing workflows and enhancing project efficiency.
- Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
- Interpreted blueprints, building structures to exact specifications.
- Achieved high levels of workmanship on every project by monitoring progress closely, providing guidance where necessary, and ensuring best practices were followed.
- Mentored junior builders, fostering skills development and promoting best practices on-site.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased productivity across multiple sites.
Maintenance Residential and Marina
Star Point Resort & Marina
Byrdstown, TN
03.2021 - Current
- Rental property maintenance, repair, new construction, and repair for 35 units/cabins.
- Researched to determining proper construction methods.
- Extensive knowledge with multiple hand, and power tools.
- Developed and maintained positive, clear communication with customers, resort owner, and co-workers.
- Heavy Equipment operator (skid Steer), grading, and ground maintenance.
- Extensive experience with demolition, electrical, HVAC, tiling, painting, finish carpentry, rough carpentry, roofing, flooring, plumbing etc.
- Floating marina maintenance and construction.
- Solid knowledge of all professional trades throughout the building and repair process of residential property.
Day Adjusting & Consulting
Naples, FL
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Scheduled appointments with property owners and follow up with property owners.
- Inspected property damage to determine the extent of damage and cause of loss.
- Verified that coverage applies through an insurance policy.
- Prepared scope of loss notes, took photos, climbed ladders, inspected various types of roofs.
- Consult with architects, contractors, engineers, to obtain expert evaluation.
- Examine photographs, historical data and insured statements.
- Exactimate, DocuSketch, Roof Top Measurements, Eagle View, Itel reports.
- Evaluated all information to determine how the claim should be handled.
- Negotiate with claimant to settle claim.
- Work with attorneys to defend insurer's policy coverage decision.
- Prepared and presented claims to insurance companies.
Project Planner Construction Executer
Residential Construction / Remodeling
Byrdstown, TN
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Inspected property to determine condition, type, and materials used.
- Researched market data to assist in determining proper construction methods.
- Extensive knowledge with multiple hand, power tools and methods.
- Developed and maintain positive, clear communication with property owners.
- Made determination of external, physical, and functional obsolescence.
- Set inspection appointments with homeowner.
- Solid knowledge of all professional trades throughout the building and repair process of residential property.
Independent Fee Appraiser (Trainee)
Fennell Appraisal Service, INC
Fort Thomas, KY
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted onsite property inspections.
- Researched market data to assist in determining a value opinion.
- Used automated program “a la mode” to enter detailed property inspections results, develop property sketch, and upload photos.
- Inspected property to determine condition, type, and materials used.
- Made determination of external, physical, and functional obsolescence.
- Set inspection appointments with homeowner.
- Completed 90 hours of training for initial license for Kentucky.
Real Estate Agent and Student
Huff Realty& Sibcy Cline
Florence, KY
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Worked with local home builders and real estate investors.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients throughout the real estate process.
- Reviewed and prepared legal binding documents.
- Inspected properties, deed restriction research, and local building codes.
- Obtained personal information and maintained files.
- Uses web-based program to track trends, prospects, clients, and standards.
Commercial Property Field Data Collector
Boone County PVA, KY D.O.R.
Burlington, KY
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Inspected commercial properties daily and recorded data to determine current property values.
- Entered data into automated system, developed sketches, and uploaded photos for each property.
- Coordinated inspections with commercial property owners and communicated the intent of the inspection.
- Used lasers and other measuring devices to determine square footage.
- Identified building materials used for each property to determine value.
- Briefed senior staff members on status of each parcel and tends of values.
- Analyzed property data to determine value trending.
Real Estate Agent/Residential Assistant Project Manager
Trademark Properties
Florence, KY
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Successfully assisted the Owner/General Contractor of Trademark Properties.
- Performed Project estimating, document preparation, site management and material purchasing.
- Oversaw contractors to evaluate quality assurance of projects.
- Supported upper management in planning construction, events, work schedules, and material requirements.
- Managed and coordinated activities and oversaw contractors and sub-contractors.
- Ensured contractors had needed materials for timely results.
- Purchased materials needed to complete the building/renovation project.
- Maintained company files for workers compensation, insurance, and tax purposes.
Company Manager/Human Resources Manager
Cincinnati Recruiting Company, U.S. Army
Covington, KY
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Principal counsel and director for executive leaders on decisions regarding recruiting life cycle, HR management, training programs, new employee orientation, inspection plan, discipline/award programs.
- Directed recruiting operations for a 2.8K square mile recruiting area.
- Oversaw administration of training programs and led managers of 6 stations and 35 regional recruiters.
- Analyzed data to determine market potential, targets of opportunity, and individual training needs.
- Counseled personnel on career advancement.
- Briefed senior level leadership daily on the state of the company.
- Conflict resolution within the company, and outside organizations.
- Identified training needs, develop training plans, and trained the trainers.
- Track enlistment personnel through a data based tracking and submission automated system.
- Worked constantly with Microsoft suites.
- Conducted recruiting center inspections to ensure standards are being met.
- Accomplishment: achieved 100% of Active and Reserve recruitment quota.
Recruiting Station Manager
Cincinnati Recruiting Company, U.S. Army
Cincinnati, OH
03.2009 - 06.2012
- Developed, led and trained s seven-person team in marketing and recruiting in suburban Cincinnati area.
- Directed to meet or exceed quarterly quotas to acquire highly qualified candidates for service.
- Devised, implemented, and monitored large-scale recruiting plans, programs, goal allocation, and motivating competitions to achieve recruitment targets.
- Entered and reviewed data into automated web based tracking system daily.
- Analyzed data within the recruiting area to identify targets of opportunity and train indicators.
- Briefed senior leadership daily on the status of each recruiter, and enlistee.
- Solved problems as they occurred daily, present and supervised solutions.
- Worked with Microsoft suites daily to present, analyze, and track data.
- Maintained accountability and serviceability to $500K worth of equipment and vehicles.
- Accomplishment: enabled recruiting station to go from rank #24 of 25 to being ranked of #1.
Small Recruiting Station Commander
De Moines Recruiting Company, U.S. Army
Marshalltown, IA
12.2005 - 08.2009
- Led, supervised, and mentored team of Active Duty/Reserve recruiters in planning and executing recruiting.
- Planned/conducted market research, determined/capitalized on optimal marketing recruitment opportunities.
- Analyzed market research results to develop and implement recruiting strategies to meet all quotas.
- Entered data into automated tracking system for all phase of the recruiting life cycle.
- Accomplishment: Earned Army Accommodation Medal and Recruiting Awards for Excellence.
Training Supervisor
Kings Mill Recruiting Company, U.S. Army
Eastgate, OH
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Led, supervised, and mentored team of Active Duty/Reserve recruiters in planning and executing recruiting.
- Analyzed market research results to develop and implement recruiting strategies to meet all quotas.
- Chosen to lead all operations and support programs of station in absence of Director.
- Ensure the recruiters screened their prospects for date of birth, length, marital status, dependents, education level, moral qualification, and citizenship status.
- Organized, coordinated and executed recruiting, lead generation and networking events.
- Accomplishment: 100% retention of all new recruiters and consistently exceeded mission requirements.
Instructor/Writer
Quartermaster Center School, U.S. Army
Fort Lee, VA
09.2002 - 10.2005
- Trained Active Duty/Reserve enlisted initial entry personnel.
- Developed, wrote and improved lessons plans for Water Treatment.
- Trained over 500 personnel: consisting of new enlistees, reserve personnel, and officers.
- Accomplishment: Trained over 500 new enlistees without out failure or incident.
Battalion Operations Manager
194th Maintenance Battalion, U.S. Army
Korea
07.2001 - 07.2002
- Maintained accurate data for all of the Battalion's assets and daily operations.
- Developed plans of action and conducted inspections of 4 subordinate units.
- Analyzed data to identified areas to maintain and for improvement.
- Accomplishment: Maintained 98% inspection ratings.
Company Operations Supervisor
86th/204th Quartermaster Company U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
09.1997 - 07.2001
- Managed the day to day operations of the company.
- Maintained accurate data for personnel data on 120 soldiers.
- Accomplishment: Consistently received high yearly ratings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership, Business Focus
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY03-2021
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Process improvement
- Performance management
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Itineraries
- Global travel experience
- Overseas tours
- Documentation preparation
- Administrative tasks
- High volume environments
- Mentoring and training
- Regulations and compliance
- Interpersonal communications
- Relationship management
- Team oversight
- Customer advising
- Client relations
- Client consultations
- Reservations management
- Cultural awareness
- Currency exchange resources
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Employee training
- Data entry
- Influencing others
- Motivating teams
Timeline
Builder
Nvent
07.2025 - Current
Maintenance Residential and Marina
Star Point Resort & Marina
03.2021 - Current
Day Adjusting & Consulting
09.2020 - 03.2021
Project Planner Construction Executer
Residential Construction / Remodeling
06.2018 - 09.2020
Independent Fee Appraiser (Trainee)
Fennell Appraisal Service, INC
10.2017 - 05.2018
Real Estate Agent and Student
Huff Realty& Sibcy Cline
07.2015 - 09.2017
Commercial Property Field Data Collector
Boone County PVA, KY D.O.R.
01.2015 - 07.2015
Real Estate Agent/Residential Assistant Project Manager
Trademark Properties
06.2013 - 12.2014
Company Manager/Human Resources Manager
Cincinnati Recruiting Company, U.S. Army
06.2012 - 09.2013
Recruiting Station Manager
Cincinnati Recruiting Company, U.S. Army
03.2009 - 06.2012
Training Supervisor
Kings Mill Recruiting Company, U.S. Army
09.2007 - 03.2009
Small Recruiting Station Commander
De Moines Recruiting Company, U.S. Army
12.2005 - 08.2009
Instructor/Writer
Quartermaster Center School, U.S. Army
09.2002 - 10.2005
Battalion Operations Manager
194th Maintenance Battalion, U.S. Army
07.2001 - 07.2002
Company Operations Supervisor
86th/204th Quartermaster Company U.S. Army
09.1997 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership, Business Focus
Northern Kentucky University
Military Service
United States Army, 1993-07-01, 2013-06-01, Sargent First Class, Honorable Discharge, Secret Clearance (20130601)