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JUSTIN DUFOUR

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of machinery. Career experience in construction, and restaurant mangement skills due to working seasonally over the last 15 years.

Overview

Work History

PROJECT MANAGER/ Asphalt Division Supervisor

Cutting Edge Services
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission
  • Trained Employees on equipment
  • Bid Estimates for Sealcoating, and Striping operations
  • Oversee multiple crews within Paving, and sealcoating division
  • Run all Snow removal operations in winter months
  • Worked with crews in the field personally every day

Catering/Banquet Server

D'Amico Catering
  • Setup and organize high end dining, and corporate events
  • Server during dining and wine service
  • Member of full-time preferred service crew at Macnamara Alumni Center
  • Bartender for Alumni U of M pre-game events

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bituminous Roadways
  • Skid Steer operator for prep/paving jobs
  • Finish roller operator for heavy civil jobs

FOH/BOH Supervisor, Bar Manager

Snow Eagle Brewing and Grill
  • Facilitated effective communication between BOH and FOH teams, leading pre-shift meetings to review menu updates or special requests
  • Led kitchen team through pre-shift prep
  • Collaborated with FOH management to coordinate seamless dining experiences for guests, addressing any service issues promptly
  • Worked as assistant to head chef
  • Cooking sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, pastas, salads, and garnishing dishes
  • Left position due to moving out of state back to Minneapolis, Minnesota

Operator

Popeyes Services
  • Prep driveways, and parking lots for paving
  • Sealcoating department supervisor
  • Skidsteer operator for prep, paving and snow removal operations
  • Roller operator for prep, and paving operations
  • Plow truck operator for snow removal operations

Construction Tech

Criterion General
  • Tenant improvement for Conoco Phillips headquarters building
  • Various maintenance tasks
  • Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing troubleshooting and repair

Press Operator

Volm Companies
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members
  • Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press
  • Check Inks for color Variations
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms

Paving Crew

GMG General Inc
  • Paving Crew Foreman
  • Led crew in all aspects of heavy civil, and large parking lot jobs
  • Assigned patch crew duties
  • Train new employees on equipment, and safety

Assistant General Manager

Shari's Cafe and Pies
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize performance
  • Worked as lead cook during peak hours
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval
  • Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste
  • Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention
  • Brought on as assistant to the general manager to revitalize a failing restaurant which was successfully completed within 6 months confirmed by sales proceeds, and positive Google reviews left by customers

Education

Heavy Metal CDL Truck Training
Inver Grove, M.N.
03-2019

High School Diploma -

West High School
Anchorage, AK
06-1999

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project planning and development
  • Scheduling
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Technical understanding
  • Performance Improvements
  • Construction management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Client Engagement
  • Professional Appearance

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER/ Asphalt Division Supervisor

Cutting Edge Services

Catering/Banquet Server

D'Amico Catering

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bituminous Roadways

FOH/BOH Supervisor, Bar Manager

Snow Eagle Brewing and Grill

Operator

Popeyes Services

Construction Tech

Criterion General

Press Operator

Volm Companies

Paving Crew

GMG General Inc

Assistant General Manager

Shari's Cafe and Pies

Heavy Metal CDL Truck Training

High School Diploma -

West High School

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