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John Atherton

Mount Union,PA

Summary

With a proven track record at Michaels Corporation, I excel in leading teams and enhancing safety protocols, demonstrating expertise in materials management and excavation management. My ability to mentor and elevate workplace standards showcases my leadership and technical prowess, ensuring project success and efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Roofer/Supervisor of Operations

AT & H Contracting, LLC.
Mount Union, PA
10.2020 - Current
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Commercial Roofer

JM Young
Belleville, PA
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
  • Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Measured, cut, and installed insulation board, felt paper, and shingles for commercial roofs.
  • Installed rubber, metal and shingle roofing on different types of commercial buildings.
  • Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
  • Covered roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, and aluminum with brushes and knives.
  • Applied plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass or felt over sloped roofs to prepare for shingle installation.
  • Disassembled old roofs and disposed of components.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding progress updates throughout the project.
  • Climbed ladders and scaffolding in order to reach difficult-to-access areas of the roof.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Mopped and poured hot asphalt and tar onto roof base while applying asphalt and tar and gravel to roof.
  • Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
  • Worked regularly at advanced heights and followed all OSHA safety protocols and procedures for fall prevention.
  • Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
  • Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations when installing commercial roofs.
  • Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts or cranes when loading and unloading materials onto the job site.
  • Applied waterproof coatings to protect roofs from water damage.
  • Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress.
  • Replaced damaged tiles or sections of membrane on flat roofs as needed.
  • Performed installation of peripheral material such as decking and flashing.
  • Added vapor barriers or insulating materials on flat roofs.
  • Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
  • Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
  • Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
  • Utilized power tools such as nail guns, drills, saws and hammers while constructing new commercial roofs.
  • Removed old roofing material prior to installation of new roofing system.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Followed manufacturer specifications to remove old roofing materials and install new roofs.
  • Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
  • Installed metal flashing around chimneys, skylights, vents, walls, and other areas of the roof.
  • Ensured that all debris was removed from the job site after each shift.
  • Cut materials with hand tools such as scissors or utility knives according to measurements taken on site.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.

Laborer Foreman

Michaels Corporation
Harrisburg, PA
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Ensured proper safety protocols were followed at all times.
  • Assigned tasks to laborers and monitored their progress.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mount Union Area High School
Mount Union, PA
05-2015

Skills

  • Materials management
  • Electrical
  • Concrete work
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Excavation management
  • Demolition procedures
  • Drywall application
  • Insulation installation
  • Masonry techniques
  • Welding proficiency
  • Site supervision
  • Safety management
  • Activity monitoring
  • Construction safety
  • Window installation
  • Finish carpentry
  • Roofing installation
  • Work scheduling
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Framing expertise
  • HVAC systems

Timeline

Owner/Roofer/Supervisor of Operations

AT & H Contracting, LLC.
10.2020 - Current

Commercial Roofer

JM Young
01.2016 - 12.2018

Laborer Foreman

Michaels Corporation
01.2015 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

Mount Union Area High School

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