Joshua Wilkie
Dacula,GA
Summary
Trustworthy individual offering over [Number] years working as Roofing Foreman for various successful companies. Energetic and talented in managing skilled teams, materials, supplies and company tools. Reliable Roofing Foreman with background meeting deadlines and promoting effective teamwork. Highly skilled at leading talented crews to perform safely and productively. Background in multiple types of roof installation. Detailed Roofing Foreman leading well-rounded teams through outstanding mentoring, training, evaluation and feedback. Considered expert in fostering safety and discipline resulting in efficient installations. Team-oriented leader delivering exceptional value to companies for more than [Number] years. Safety-conscious Roofing Foreman promoting great working relationships with employees both out in field and in office. Considered expert in fostering safety and discipline resulting in efficient installations. Deadline-minded leader offering attention to detail, quality control oversight and decision-making skills. Detail-oriented [Job Title] brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices. Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roofing Foreman
Roofing Plus Inc
Auburn, GA
07/14/12 - Current
- Supervised a team of roofers to ensure quality work was completed on time.
- Resolved both technical and contractual issues.
- Met with customers and patiently answered questions about roofing concerns and requests.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of supplies used on jobsites.
- Inspected roofs for safety and damage issues and recommended solutions.
- Ensured all workers followed company safety protocols during jobs.
- Scheduled crews, subcontractors, and material deliveries as needed.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment needed for each job.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safe working environment for crew members.
- Investigated customer complaints related to roofing services provided by the company.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment utilized by the crew.
- Participated in weekly meetings with management staff to discuss upcoming projects.
- Assigned each employee his or her daily tasks, making sure roofing projects met deadlines and quality assurance guidelines.
- Promoted effective communication with workers, providing direction on roof repairs and installations.
- Planned, organized and oversaw daily activities of multiple production crews.
- Assigned tasks to individual team members based on their skill sets.
- Communicated with clients regarding their concerns or questions about the project.
- Managed job materials, supplies and tools and ordered new stock when inventory levels were low.
- Prepared estimates for prospective customers based on measurements taken at site visits.
- Provided technical guidance to the crew on safe installation practices.
- Resolved conflicts between crew members in a timely manner.
- Led extensive safety training to reduce workplace accidents by [Number]%.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Created daily reports outlining job progress and any changes that were made.
- Tracked costs associated with each project to ensure budget requirements were met.
- Maintained change order status log, informing accounts receivable of pending and approved change orders.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization when necessary.
- Effectively communicated with teams of [Number] workers over [Number] simultaneous worksites.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
Roofing Technician
Wormley Brothers Roofing
Buford, GA
04/12/04 - 06.2009
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing job duties at all times.
- Inspected and measured roofs to determine repair needs and material requirements.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while working on rooftops.
- Assisted with loading and unloading supplies onto trucks at job sites as needed.
- Climbed ladders to access higher levels of the roof for repairs.
- Worked closely with team members in order to complete tasks efficiently within given timeframes.
- Adhered strictly to manufacturer's specifications when selecting materials for use on specific types of roofs.
- Installed drip edges along eaves troughs in order to protect them from water damage.
- Disposed of all debris created during installation or repair work according to local regulations.
- Used caulking guns to apply sealants around joints in order to prevent water leakage.
- Checked for rot, deterioration, and other damage to roofing materials.
- Repaired leaks in existing roofs by applying patching material or replacing entire sections of the roof as necessary.
- Maintained tools such as ladders, hammers, saws, nail guns, and power drills in good working condition.
- Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Added vapor barriers or insulating materials on flat roofs.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
Lawn Care Technician
chemlawn
Ellenwood, GA
01.2001 - 02.2002
- Conducted yard maintenance tasks according to contract and to meet customer satisfaction.
- Checked equipment for safety before use.
- Applied fertilizers and herbicides to lawns according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Inspected properties for weeds, pests, diseases, and other issues that could affect the health of grass or plants.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by removing debris from job sites.
- Provided advice on proper care of lawns and gardens.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained proper use of ergonomic practices, personal protective and safety equipment.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services offered.
- Relayed new customer opportunities to management to follow up with sales.
- Stored all chemicals safely in accordance with company policy.
- Identified and diagnosed insect, weed and fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
- Conducted routine maintenance on all power tools used during job duties.
- Repaired damaged areas of turf due to insect infestations or extreme weather conditions.
- Planted grass seed in areas where needed.
- Operated tractors with attachments such as spreaders and sprayers.
- Prepared accurate quotes based on skilled lawn measurements and calculations of chemical requirements.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
- Monitored plant health following fertilization applications.
- Attended monthly training sessions related to industry standards.
- Researched new products available for lawn care applications.
- Canvassed areas door-to-door to build connections and bring in new business.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Winterized irrigation systems and restarted systems in spring.
Roofing Foreman
Wilkie Construction
Jefferson, GA
03/18/09 - 07/01/12
- Supervised a team of roofers to ensure quality work was completed on time.
- Resolved both technical and contractual issues.
- Met with customers and patiently answered questions about roofing concerns and requests.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of supplies used on jobsites.
- Inspected roofs for safety and damage issues and recommended solutions.
- Ensured all workers followed company safety protocols during jobs.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment needed for each job.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safe working environment for crew members.
- Investigated customer complaints related to roofing services provided by the company.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment utilized by the crew.
- Assigned each employee his or her daily tasks, making sure roofing projects met deadlines and quality assurance guidelines.
- Participated in weekly meetings with management staff to discuss upcoming projects.
- Promoted effective communication with workers, providing direction on roof repairs and installations.
- Planned, organized and oversaw daily activities of multiple production crews.
- Assigned tasks to individual team members based on their skill sets.
- Communicated with clients regarding their concerns or questions about the project.
- Managed job materials, supplies and tools and ordered new stock when inventory levels were low.
- Prepared estimates for prospective customers based on measurements taken at site visits.
- Provided technical guidance to the crew on safe installation practices.
- Resolved conflicts between crew members in a timely manner.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Created daily reports outlining job progress and any changes that were made.
- Tracked costs associated with each project to ensure budget requirements were met.
- Maintained change order status log, informing accounts receivable of pending and approved change orders.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization when necessary.
- Effectively communicated with teams of [Number] workers over [Number] simultaneous worksites.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
Education
GED -
South Gwinnett High School
Snellville, GA01-1999
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Task Delegation
- Roof Installation
- Crew Oversight
- Scaffold Safety
- Hazard Identification
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Ladder Safety
- Worker Training
- Risk Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Emergency Response
- Workplace Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Traffic Management
- Occupational Health
- Safety Training
- Public Health
- Fall Protection
- Safety Documentation and Materials
- Protective Equipment
- Incident Reporting
Accomplishments
2011 duro-last worlds best roofer
Certification
24 hrs OSHA comprehensive training, OSHA certified fall protection, OSHA certified scaffolding installation and training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lawn Care Technician
chemlawn
01.2001 - 02.2002
Roofing Foreman
Roofing Plus Inc
07/14/12 - Current
Roofing Technician
Wormley Brothers Roofing
04/12/04 - 06.2009
Roofing Foreman
Wilkie Construction
03/18/09 - 07/01/12
GED -
South Gwinnett High School