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John Karsnick

Almont,Michigan

Summary

Dynamic construction professional with extensive experience at George P Johnson Experience Marketing, excelling in project management and quality control. Proven ability in blueprint reading and structural framing, leading teams to successfully execute over 225 auto show displays. Strong interpersonal skills enhance client relationships and drive operational efficiency.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter, Welder, Supervisor

George P Johnson Experience Marketing
Auburn Hills, Michigan
10.1994 - 03.2006
  • Constructed and assembled display structures for Auto Shows. Supervised on-site assembly teams for over 225 shows.
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
  • Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
  • Used band, circular and compound miter saws.

Owner

ARS Building and Contracting
Harbor Springs , MI
09.1990 - 10.1994
  • Constructed residential and commercial buildings according to project specifications.
  • Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds.
  • Built trusses from prefabricated components and set them into place on roofs or ceilings.

Assistant Store Manager Weekends

True Value Hardware Store
Harbor Springs, Michigan
09.1990 - 10.1994
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.

Store Manager, Salesman, Parts Manager

Ford Tractor Dealerships
Pontiac, Almont, Richmond, Michigan
03.1976 - 08.1990
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.

Education

Power Equipment Technology - Tractor Dealership Operations

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
03-1976

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Woodworking techniques
  • Welding skills
  • Project management
  • Quality control
  • Structural framing
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Typing accuracy
  • Inventory management
  • File management

Timeline

Carpenter, Welder, Supervisor

George P Johnson Experience Marketing
10.1994 - 03.2006

Owner

ARS Building and Contracting
09.1990 - 10.1994

Assistant Store Manager Weekends

True Value Hardware Store
09.1990 - 10.1994

Store Manager, Salesman, Parts Manager

Ford Tractor Dealerships
03.1976 - 08.1990

Power Equipment Technology - Tractor Dealership Operations

Michigan State University
John Karsnick