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.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Younke Construction
Mason City, IA
05.2004 - Current
Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
Conducted daily site inspections to ensure safety regulations were being adhered to.
Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
Reviewed plans, blueprints and drawings for accuracy of measurements and specifications.
Ensured that materials used in the construction process conformed to industry standards.
Provided technical guidance and expertise to workers engaged in building activities.
Resolved disputes between contractors, suppliers, consultants and owners concerning contractual issues or financial matters.
Inspected finished projects to guarantee quality control compliance.
Developed effective strategies for dealing with difficult situations such as weather delays or labor shortages.
Ensured that all safety protocols were strictly followed at all times throughout the duration of the project.
Supervised personnel on-site providing guidance when needed while monitoring their work performance.
Created weekly schedules and daily workflows to support adequate project coverage.
Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
Production Assistant
Serta Simmons Bedding
Clear Lake, IA
07.1996 - 02.2004
Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
Facilitated the transport of equipment to set locations.
Ensured compliance with production safety regulations.
Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.
Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
Maintained a clean work environment at all times.
Monitored efficiency of assembly line workers to ensure maximum productivity.
Trained new employees in proper use of tools, equipment, and materials needed for the job.
Identified areas of improvement in production workflow processes based on feedback from team members.
Resolved conflicts between personnel on the assembly line as they arose.
Inspected finished products to ensure they met company standards prior to shipment.
Implemented process changes as instructed by senior management.
Collaborated with other departments to identify opportunities for streamlining existing processes.
Created a positive work environment by encouraging open communication among all personnel involved in production operations.
Developed innovative solutions for increasing throughput levels while maintaining quality assurance standards.
Recommended modifications or improvements to existing machinery or tools used in production operations.
Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mason City High School
Mason City, IA
05-1994
Skills
Hands on person
Attention to detail
Always had a great work ethic and don't give up till i master the issue
Can Build, assemble, fix, and make just about anything
Work good with other's
Good with computers
Have worked with electrical, plumbing and heating
Have operated all sorts of heavy equipment
Goal oriented
Always on time
Affiliations
Work very well with others to make sure quality and safety is #1
Coach little league baseball and love to see the kid's progress through out the season
Love the outdoors
Enjoy watching my children play the sports they are enrolled in
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