Jess Kufahl
MERRILL,WI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Successful business manager with exceptional leadership and personal discipline. Respectful and calm under pressure.
Family oriented Christian with strong family values.
Overview
66
66
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Quality Built Garages LLC
Merrill , WI
1999.03 - 2021.12
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Developed solutions and strategies across customer industries by capitalizing on emerging trends.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 20 years.
- Completed over 900 projects
Communications Technician
Self Employed Services
Wausau , WI
1988.06 - 2005.11
- Contracted technical and operational services to several firms including:
- Bell & Howell. Holland MI. Serviced robotic mail delivery vehicles at Wausau Insurance Company
- AT & T. Brookfield, WI. Responded to customer service inquiries of Merlin communication systems in the greater Wausau area.
- Echosphere Corporation. Englewood Co. Dealer training of Dish Network satellite receiving systems.
County Supervisor
Marathon County Board Of Supervisors
Wausau , WI
2000.04 - 2004.04
- Provided supportive link between constituents and internal operations.
- Chairman of Law enforcement and Judiciary comities
Construction Manager
Best Built Garage Builders Inc
Marshall , WI
1997.01 - 1999.03
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Achieved #2 in National company sales volume in 1998
Transit Bus Operator
Wausau Area Transit Systems
Wausau , WI
1991.01 - 1997.02
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
- Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Transported customers to and from Wausau.
- 7 year safety award
Two Way Radio Technician
House Of TV And Radio
Wausau , WI
1987.06 - 1993.06
- Set up, configured and used complex testing equipment to align, maintain and repair two-way radios, and repeater systems.
- This was unpaid intern opportunity. (Priceless)
- Random hours as needed
Communication Electronics Sales and Service
Wisconsin Mobile Communications/ Econtele
Wausau , WI
1983.06 - 1991.05
- Sales, installation, and service of satellite television receiving systems.
- Sales, installation, and service of two-way radio systems
- Design, construction, and implementation of radio tower broadcast systems.
- Design, installation, and operation of mobile telephone system.
- Established Auto-Comm Network roaming agreement covering several cities in Wisconsin.
Education
Electronic Servicing
North Central Technical Institute
WausauElectronic Servicing
ICS School of Electronics
North Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Wausau West High School
Wausau, WI1982
Skills
- Supply Requisition
- Permit and License Procurement
- Construction Scheduling
- Project Estimation
- Job Planning
- Labor Management
- Detail Focused
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Problem Solving
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Approachable and Relatable
- Customer Service
- Equipment Operation
- Contractor Oversight
- Construction Administration
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Calm Under Pressure
- Zoning Review
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Lions Club
Certification
Amateur radio operator.
KC9LOS
General certified
Commercial Driver License
Timeline
County Supervisor
Marathon County Board Of Supervisors
2000.04 - 2004.04
Construction Manager
Quality Built Garages LLC
1999.03 - 2021.12
Construction Manager
Best Built Garage Builders Inc
1997.01 - 1999.03
Transit Bus Operator
Wausau Area Transit Systems
1991.01 - 1997.02
Communications Technician
Self Employed Services
1988.06 - 2005.11
Two Way Radio Technician
House Of TV And Radio
1987.06 - 1993.06
Communication Electronics Sales and Service
Wisconsin Mobile Communications/ Econtele
1983.06 - 1991.05
Electronic Servicing
North Central Technical Institute
Electronic Servicing
ICS School of Electronics
High School Diploma -
Wausau West High School
Amateur radio operator.
KC9LOS
General certified
Commercial Driver License