Joseph Blackwell
Evergreen,NC
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Trustworthy professional offering several years as foreman. Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Scott's Installations
Lumberton, North Carolina
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
Crew Leader
RAM-JACK
Elizabethtown, North Carolina
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Directed team of 10-15 crew members in daily operations and assigned tasks.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of crew members, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation before use by crew members.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or issues quickly and efficiently.
- Performed general maintenance on tools and equipment used by the crew.
- Organized inventory of supplies necessary for job completion; ordered additional materials when needed.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans prior to beginning a job to ensure accuracy of measurements and specifications.
- Lifted/stabilized commercial and residential foundations.
- Used excavators and drive heads to dig and drive poles for foundation brackets.
Lead Restoration Technician
Highland Construction, LLC
Fayetteville, North Carolina
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Created detailed reports summarizing all installation activities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Assisted junior technicians in resolving complex technical problems.
- Performed water extraction services on various types of carpets and upholstery.
- Conducted detailed inspections to identify areas in need of restoration due to fire, smoke, or water damage.
- Developed strategies for restoring damaged items such as furniture, electronics, and documents.
- Utilized specialized equipment including air movers, dehumidifiers, and ozone machines.
- Cleaned and sanitized affected surfaces using appropriate cleaning agents and techniques.
- Removed debris from affected areas with vacuums and other tools.
- Applied treatments such as sealants and fungicides to prevent further damage.
- Provided customers with estimates for the cost of restoration services.
- Repaired minor damages to walls, ceilings, floors, fixtures, trim work.
- Documented progress throughout the restoration process by taking photographs.
- Assisted in demolition activities including removal of drywall and flooring materials.
- Installed new materials such as insulation, drywall panels, carpeting, tile flooring.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Monitored moisture levels in affected areas using hygrometers and other instruments.
- Communicated project status updates to customers in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with other technicians on complex projects involving multiple trades.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes when installing new construction materials.
- Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices for restoration services.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls 24 and 7 when required.
Lead Restoration Technician
Cape fear flooring and restoration
Hope Mills, North Carolina
08.2011 - 02.2019
- Performed water extraction services on various types of carpets and upholstery.
- Conducted detailed inspections to identify areas in need of restoration due to fire, smoke, or water damage.
- Developed strategies for restoring damaged items such as furniture, electronics, and documents.
- Utilized specialized equipment including air movers, dehumidifiers, and ozone machines.
- Cleaned and sanitized affected surfaces using appropriate cleaning agents and techniques.
- Removed debris from affected areas with vacuums and other tools.
- Applied treatments such as sealants and fungicides to prevent further damage.
- Provided customers with estimates for the cost of restoration services.
- Repaired minor damages to walls, ceilings, floors, fixtures, trim work.
- Documented progress throughout the restoration process by taking photographs.
- Assisted in demolition activities including removal of drywall and flooring materials.
- Installed new materials such as insulation, drywall panels, carpeting, tile flooring.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Monitored moisture levels in affected areas using hygrometers and other instruments.
- Communicated project status updates to customers in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with other technicians on complex projects involving multiple trades.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes when installing new construction materials.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used during restorations.
- Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices for restoration services.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls 24 and 7 when required.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Columbus High
Cerro Gordo, NC06-2011
Skills
- Construction Vehicles Operation
- Job site management
- Worksite safety
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction
- Flooring
- Restoration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Crew Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project Leadership
- Employee Training
- Foundation Construction
- Project Management
- HVAC Systems
- Task Delegation
- Structural Repairs
- Technical knowledge
- Blueprint Interpretation
Timeline
Foreman
Scott's Installations
08.2023 - Current
Crew Leader
RAM-JACK
06.2022 - 07.2023
Lead Restoration Technician
Highland Construction, LLC
04.2021 - 03.2023
Lead Restoration Technician
Cape fear flooring and restoration
08.2011 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
West Columbus High