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Mark Vandiver

Bolivar,TN

Summary

Seasoned business owner with a proven track record at J & M Tree Service, adept in operations management and negotiation. Excelled in staff management, enhancing customer relations, and driving profitability. Skilled in maintenance and crisis management, consistently delivering superior service and strategic growth.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

J & M Tree Service
Bolivar , TN
08.2018 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.

Sawyer/Site Supervisor

C&M Sawmill
Toone , TN
11.2010 - 08.2018
  • Operated a saw to cut logs into lumber of specified dimensions.
  • Set up equipment according to safety protocols.
  • Performed maintenance on the saw, such as changing blades and sharpening teeth.
  • Performed basic maintenance and upkeep on saws and tools.

Equipment Operator

Kevin Daniels Logging
Bolivar, TN
11.2010 - 08.2018
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.

Owner/Logging Equipment Operator

C&M Logging
Henderson , TN
12.2005 - 10.2010
  • 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.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.

Lead Sawyer

Vandiver Sawmill
Bolivar , TN
01.1992 - 11.2005
  • Supervised and trained sawmill personnel on the proper use of saws, chippers, planers, and other woodworking equipment.
  • Maintained quality control by performing regular inspections of finished products and ensuring that all safety regulations were followed.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting any mechanical or operational issues related to sawing operations.

Education

Certificate - Lumber

National Hardwood Lumber Association
Memphis, TN
12-2002

High School Diploma -

Bolivar Central High School
Bolivar, TN
05-1992

Skills

  • Maintenance
  • Negotiation
  • Customer relations
  • Crisis management
  • Profit and loss
  • Relationship building
  • Staff management
  • Administrative oversight
  • Operations management

Timeline

Owner

J & M Tree Service
08.2018 - Current

Sawyer/Site Supervisor

C&M Sawmill
11.2010 - 08.2018

Equipment Operator

Kevin Daniels Logging
11.2010 - 08.2018

Owner/Logging Equipment Operator

C&M Logging
12.2005 - 10.2010

Lead Sawyer

Vandiver Sawmill
01.1992 - 11.2005

Certificate - Lumber

National Hardwood Lumber Association

High School Diploma -

Bolivar Central High School
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