John Waddington
Riverside,CA
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Home Pro Decor
Lake Havasu City, AZ
07.1999 - 11.2024
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
Project Manager
Hfc Construction
Mission Viejo, CA
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Product Manager
big innovation builders
Temecula, CA
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis for existing and potential products.
- Managed cross-functional teams across departments, including engineering, marketing, and sales.
- Created processes and procedures that ensure high quality products are delivered on time.
- Identified customer needs through user interviews, surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as customer feedback, usage metrics, A and B testing results to inform product decisions.
Supervisor
full house restoration
Temecula, CA
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
Project Manager
gage construction
Temeula, TX
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Team Member
Creative Solutions & Innovations
Lake Havasu City, AZ
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
- Attended staff meetings to stay updated on company policies and procedures.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Emt,fire Fighter,haz-mat 1st Responder U/W Rescue
Desert Hills fire department
Lake Havasu City, AZ
07.2005 - 07.2008
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Provided emergency care at the scene of an accident or other medical incident.
- Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Maintained equipment and supplies necessary for providing medical services in field settings.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when responding to emergency situations.
- Conducted assessments of trauma victims using advanced assessment techniques.
- Attended continuing education courses related to EMT skills development.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
Child Welfare Investigator
Riverside Unified School District
Riverside, CA
07.1987 - 07.1991
Education
Associate of Science - Emt,fire 1&2
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ07-2000
Associate of Science - Construction Technology
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA07-1990
Skills
- Staff hiring
- Strategic project planning
- Capital pursuit
- Negotiation
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Program creation and implementation
- Business launch
- Project estimating
- Bidding processes
- Small business operations
- Profit and loss analysis
- Hiring and staffing
- Design coordination
Certification
- emt,fire science 1&2,haz-mat 1st responder,underwater search & rescue
Timeline
Project Manager
Hfc Construction
07.2023 - 10.2024
Product Manager
big innovation builders
07.2020 - 07.2023
Supervisor
full house restoration
07.2018 - 07.2020
Project Manager
gage construction
07.2014 - 07.2018
Team Member
Creative Solutions & Innovations
07.2008 - 07.2011
Emt,fire Fighter,haz-mat 1st Responder U/W Rescue
Desert Hills fire department
07.2005 - 07.2008
Owner
Home Pro Decor
07.1999 - 11.2024
Child Welfare Investigator
Riverside Unified School District
07.1987 - 07.1991
- emt,fire science 1&2,haz-mat 1st responder,underwater search & rescue
Associate of Science - Emt,fire 1&2
Mohave Community College
Associate of Science - Construction Technology
Riverside City College