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JOSH H. ISLER

Project Leader
Saint Ansgar,Iowa
JOSH H.  ISLER

Summary

ABOUT: I am a passionate project leader with certifications in Project Management and Lean Six Sigma. I love to assemble teams and help them thrive. I’m proficient in Excel, Asana, SAP, Xactimate, and JMP statistical software. My diverse background also covers residential and commercial construction management, contracts, bid, and blueprint reading. I have a class A CDL license. AREAS OF STUDY: Renewable Energy (industrial ethanol processes), construction management, Data Tracking and Analysis, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Organic Chemistry. Extensive background in Construction and Project Management. Hardworking Site Supervisor knowledgeable about commercial building operations. Versed in project, team and inventory management. Streamlines workflow and optimizes processes for maximum productivity. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with over 20 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic with strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction

Site Superintendent
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinate and oversee commercial construction projects
  • Oversee subcontractors, consultants, and inspectors
  • Communicate with project team and support each subcontractor.
  • Managed site development with assistance from civil engineers and complied with city and county ordinances.
  • Supervised subcontractors to enforce adherence to OSHA regulations and work safety guidelines.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.

Consulting – Ethanol Industry, Independent Consulting

Industry Consultant
10.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Advise/collaborate on regulatory issues FDA, , permitting and with other governmental agencies
  • Procure of licensing to comply with state and federal regulations for pharmaceutical grade alcohol.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Servpro of Mason City

Construction Manager
09.2018 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Implemented and managed re-construction division
  • Generated construction estimates using Xactimate architectural and CAD software
  • Built strong relationships between customers and tradesmen
  • Created budgets and cost analysis on new projects
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.

CTE Global
Northbrook, IL

Technical Analyst/Sales
08.2013 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Building long term customer relations over seeing new and existing customer accounts
  • Process data analysis using JMP and Excel statistical software
  • Analytical Process and Cost Saving Reporting
  • PowerPoint preparations and presentations for Operator and Technical training
  • Authored technical requirement documentation to suit business goals and technological limits.
  • Designed and maintained consistent data collection protocols and standards across numerous databases and projects.

DuPont Industrial Biosciences
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Technical Sales Account Manager
02.2013 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Technical sales account manager supporting existing customers
  • Growing and maintaining new customer base
  • Create trial protocols and recommendations
  • Conducted presentations to large groups at trade shows, reseller events and onsite product trainings.
  • Built long-term trusted partner relationships to manage stakeholder expectations and meet revenue growth goals.

Absolute Energy, LLC
Saint Ansgar, Iowa

Lab Manager
01.2007 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Established an 115MGY ethanol plant from startup (including one of ICM’s most difficult startups)
  • Instrumental in generating the most profitable past quarters within RPMG’s 14 plant marketing group by process optimization and ethanol output
  • Certified all outgoing rail cars
  • Proficient in all phases of QA/QC lab work relating to ethanol production and optimization including HPCL, GC, IC, NIR analysis, repair and maintenance.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Resolved issues with product development from inception through post-commercialization processes.

Education

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO

Bachelor of Science from Cellular And Molecular Biology
05.2001

University Overview

Project leader. Written various industry lectures, general discussions, and open letters. Deeply involved in numerous ethanol industry training seminars and lectures.

Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Granite Falls, MN

from Industrial Ethanol Processes
05.2001

Industrial Ethanol Technology, The Alcohol School
Montreal, Quebec

School

Skills

Inventory procurement

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Timeline

Site Superintendent

Construction
05.2022 - Current

Industry Consultant

Consulting – Ethanol Industry, Independent Consulting
10.2020 - 06.2021

Construction Manager

Servpro of Mason City
09.2018 - 09.2020

Technical Analyst/Sales

CTE Global
08.2013 - 07.2018

Technical Sales Account Manager

DuPont Industrial Biosciences
02.2013 - 08.2013

Lab Manager

Absolute Energy, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2013

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Science from Cellular And Molecular Biology
05.2001

Minnesota West Community And Technical College

from Industrial Ethanol Processes
05.2001

Industrial Ethanol Technology, The Alcohol School

School
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