Keith Norstrem
South Haven,MN
Summary
Seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of driving business growth at MN Land Management Inc. and Diamond Willow Contractors Inc. Expert in operations management and project estimating, blending effective leadership with customer service excellence. Achieved significant improvements in project delivery and operational efficiency, leveraging skills in business development and construction professionalism.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
MN Land Management Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Owner
Diamond Willow Contractors Inc.
01.2012 - Current
- Monitored cash flow for sustainable operational practices.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied best practices and principles of construction industry accurately and fairly.
- Interpreted blueprints and executed plans to complete construction projects to specifications.
- Developed comprehensive project timelines by coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Maintained bookkeeping, databases and records.
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors to ensure mutual understanding and agreement.
- Oversaw multiple projects for timely delivery and alignment with client expectations.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDSkills
- Small business operations
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Business development
- Construction professional
- Project management
- Project estimating
- Effective leadership
Timeline
Co-Owner
MN Land Management Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Owner
Diamond Willow Contractors Inc.
01.2012 - Current
No Degree - Accounting
University of North Dakota
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