Kelvin Ferrer
East Hartford ,CT
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Laborer
Ferrer Outdoor Services
East Hartford, CT
07.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations of outdoor service projects, ensuring timely completion and quality standards. Services such as Tree work, excavating, masonary, concrete, drainage, outdoor living areas like patios, retainer walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, decks, pavilions and pergolas etc. Spring and fall clean ups and snow removal.
- Developed client relationships through effective communication and exceptional customer service.
- Trained and mentored staff on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
General Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
East Windsor, CT
06.2006 - 05.2021
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. Handled 10 -13 crews, 20-25 guys to improve vegetation along power lines for Eversource in surrounding towns.
- Coordinated crew schedules to optimize resource allocation and project timelines.
- Trained new team members on equipment usage and safety protocols effectively.
- Conducted site inspections to assess work quality and adherence to specifications.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions collaboratively.
- Managed inventory of tools and equipment, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
- Facilitated communication between field crews and management to streamline operations and address issues promptly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out circuits.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
- Showcased exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected project challenges, rapidly adjusting strategies and reallocating resources to maintain progress and minimize delays.
- Collaborated with subcontractors like Eversource or Towns in CT for seamless coordination of work scopes, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
Timeline
Owner/Laborer
Ferrer Outdoor Services
07.2021 - Current
General Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
06.2006 - 05.2021