Jerry Jeffcoat
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Highly skilled Roofing Specialist with broad experience in both commercial and residential roofing systems. Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve complex roofing problems ensuring customer satisfaction. Strengths include strong knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings or other structures. Demonstrated positive impact in previous roles through increased efficiency and reduced waste. Punctual Carpenter with extensive knowledge of wood quality and composition. Collaborates successfully with home owners in selecting building materials. Strictly adheres to building plans to promote customer satisfaction and return business.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Roofing Specialist
Joye Roofing
West Columbia , SC
01.2014 - 09.2024
- Inspected roofing systems for damage and determined necessary repairs.
- Developed cost estimates for roofing services, negotiated prices with vendors, and managed contracts.
- Installed various types of roofing materials such as asphalt shingles, slate, tile, metal panel and membrane systems.
- Repaired existing roofs by removing old material and replacing with new material.
- Provided technical advice on the selection of roofing materials to ensure compatibility with building structures.
- Created work plans and schedules to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Assisted in the installation of insulation, flashing, gutters, skylights, vents and other components related to roof construction.
- Ensured compliance with applicable building codes and safety regulations during all phases of project execution.
- Identified potential problems or hazards associated with roof installations prior to commencement of work activities.
- Verified measurements taken by crew members for accuracy prior to ordering materials or beginning any job activity.
- Coordinated efforts between subcontractors working on a given project site to facilitate timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
- Performed maintenance checks on installed roofs to identify signs of deterioration or leaks that require repair or replacement.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product availability, pricing information and installation timelines.
- Maintained detailed records pertaining to completed jobs including labor costs, material expenses and total number of hours worked per day.
- Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Roofing Specialist
jeffcoat contracting
West Columbia, SC
01.2004 - 07.2014
- Repaired damaged roofs using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Installed asphalt shingles, metal roofs, and other types of roofing products.
- Cut and shaped roofing material to fit specific areas of the roof structure.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and nail guns safely and efficiently.
- Checked slopes of decks for proper drainage before laying down underlayment or other materials.
- Applied waterproof coatings to ensure long-term protection from water damage.
- Sealed exposed nails with caulking or sealant after completing work on each section of the roof.
- Installed flashings around chimneys, skylights, dormers, ridges, valleys, walls, vents and other protrusions in order to prevent water leakage into the building's interior space.
- Cleaned up debris from job sites daily upon completion of each project.
- Performed minor repairs on gutters and downspouts when needed.
Education
welding
Arc Labs
West Columbia, SC05-1995
Skills
- Tile Installation
- Roof Installation
- Ventilation Systems
- Skylight Installation
- Roof inspection
- Project Estimation
- Roofing Materials Application
- Surface Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Labor Estimates
- Materials Estimates
- Roof Inspections
- Vapor Barrier Installation
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Ladder safety
- Solar panel installation
- Scaffolding Setup
- Metal Roof Installation
- Surface Waterproofing
- Reliability
- Roofing material knowledge
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Damage Assessment
- Customer Communication
- Gable or Ridge Vents
- Rough carpentry framing
- Leak detection
Timeline
Roofing Specialist
Joye Roofing
01.2014 - 09.2024
Roofing Specialist
jeffcoat contracting
01.2004 - 07.2014
welding
Arc Labs
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