Kevin Brost
Sidney,MT
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills with more than 15 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Results-driven contractor with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building and managing profitable operations. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planing workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with over 15 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision making skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Brost Construction
Sidney, MT
10.2005 - Current
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Improved records management systems for contracts to boost timeliness.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organization, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Developed sales presentations to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Founded and managed Brost Construction
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other contractors to eliminate redundancies and overages.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Lumberyard Manager
Sidney Woodworker & Lumber
Sidney, MT
05.2005 - 10.2006
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Drafting Manager Assistant
Williston Woodworks
Williston, ND
04.1999 - 05.2005
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Compiled financial data to comply with budget.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications for components and machinery with computer assistance.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
- Created CAD models and drawings for architectural designs.
- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.
- Collaborated with engineering and architecture staff to determine safe, sturdy construction methods.
- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
- Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.
- Designed architectural blueprints using various software.
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
- Analyzed component and system details to resolve design problems.
- Oversaw drafting teams completing simultaneous projects, successfully meeting key milestones.
- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Surveyor
Erickson Contract Surveying
Sidney, MT
07.1996 - 07.1998
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using QGIS and ArcGIS.
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
- Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into software for design use.
Education
Associate of Science - Architectural Drafting And Estimating
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND05.1994
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Integrity and Transparency
- Industry Expertise
- Operational Analysis
- Interior Renovations
- Reducing Costs
- Solution Innovation
- Mission and Vision
- Project Oversight
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Deadline Adherence
- Work Site Preparation
- Quoting and Estimating
- Commercial Projects
- Detail Work
- Gathering Requirements
- Contractor Management
Work Availability
monday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
Owner/Operator
Brost Construction
10.2005 - Current
Lumberyard Manager
Sidney Woodworker & Lumber
05.2005 - 10.2006
Drafting Manager Assistant
Williston Woodworks
04.1999 - 05.2005
Surveyor
Erickson Contract Surveying
07.1996 - 07.1998
Associate of Science - Architectural Drafting And Estimating
North Dakota State College of Science
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