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KRISTINE WEEKS
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KRISTINE WEEKS

Brooklyn Center,MN

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Summary

Experienced residential remodeler with a proven track record in executing complete renovations, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. Successfully managed projects for investor clients, demonstrating strong client communication, budget adherence, and timeline management. Skilled in custom cabinetry and multiple trades, delivering superior craftsmanship and efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Remodeler

This Weeks Upgrade
Brooklyn Center, MN
11.2019 - Current
  • Executed full residential remodels and house flips, specializing in kitchens and bathrooms, transforming spaces to enhance functionality and aesthetic appeal.
  • Install and refinish hardwood flooring, LVP, wall and floor tile
  • Perform drywall installation, finishing, painting, light plumbing and electrical work
  • Managed projects from consultation through completion as sole entrepreneur and contractor, ensuring client satisfaction and high-quality outcomes.
  • Built business through referrals and word-of-mouth from satisfied clients, demonstrating strong client relationships and service excellence.

Notable Projects:

  • Bloomington Residential Expansion — Converted 2B/1B to 3B/1B with complete interior renovation including bathroom tub, tile, and full kitchen replacement with cabinets, backsplash and appliances
  • St. Anthony Condo Transformation — Executed full remodel of 1B/1B condominium, including kitchen gut, redesign, new flooring throughout, and entirely renovated bathroom (55+ community)
  • Historic Minneapolis Renovation — Completed kitchen and bathroom remodel featuring clawfoot tub restoration, replaced plaster and lathe. Window re-framing/re-sizing, full kitchen gut and redesign.
  • Kitchen Modernization — Installed custom kitchen cabinets and designer backsplash

Project Manager

Inspire Renovations
St. Paul, MN
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Managed whole-home residential remodels for investor clients, as a PM for a small-scale residential general contracting team.
  • Established and maintained project scope, budget, timeline, client communication, subcontractor coordination, change order approvals, and material procurement for multiple concurrently running projects.
  • Facilitated meetings with investors, clients, designers, and realtors while managing multiple subcontractors and coordinating their schedules.
  • Also, on-site design drawings, layouts, measurements, fixture estimates.
  • Conducted site visits to document progress, verify subcontractor status, update stakeholders, and communicate critical information.

Builder/Installer

Jeff's Custom Cabinets and Furniture
Centerville, MN
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assisted in leading a small custom cabinetry business as second in command
  • Milled wood parts and fulfilled cut lists with precision and efficiency
  • Built and installed doors, drawers, cabinet boxes, and frames
  • Installed kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, custom closets, built-in bookcases, and specialty hardware

Loan Servicing and Regulatory Compliance

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Minneapolis, MN
10.2009 - 10.2019
  • Progressed through 10+ roles from customer service to corporate compliance
  • Developed standardized procedures and trained new employees to ensure consistent compliance practices
  • Managed legal correspondence for major complaints, facilitating timely resolution and adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Oversaw internal compliance for government oversight issues, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards
  • Specialized in regulatory compliance and resolution

Education

Diploma - Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship

Hennepin Technical College
01-2022

Diploma - Carpentry (Residential Remodeling and Design)

Hennepin Technical College
01-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Economics with Minor in Community Development

St. Cloud State University
01-2008

Skills

  • Carpentry
  • Custom cabinet milling
  • Tile setting
  • Waterproofing
  • Flooring installation
  • Drywall
  • Painting
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Project management
  • Client consultations
  • Design
  • Job planning
  • Measurements
  • Blueprint reading
  • Estimations
  • Contractor scheduling
  • Site visits
  • Materials takeoff
  • Job oversight
  • Documentation
  • Materials procurement
  • Punch lists
  • Final inspections
  • Customer consultation
  • Project design
  • Estimating
  • Planning
  • Constructing kitchen & bathroom remodels
  • Whole home renovations

Personal Information

Title: Residential Remodeler and Project Manager

Timeline

Project Manager

Inspire Renovations
04.2025 - 08.2025

Builder/Installer

Jeff's Custom Cabinets and Furniture
10.2023 - 02.2025

Residential Remodeler

This Weeks Upgrade
11.2019 - Current

Loan Servicing and Regulatory Compliance

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
10.2009 - 10.2019

Diploma - Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship

Hennepin Technical College

Diploma - Carpentry (Residential Remodeling and Design)

Hennepin Technical College

Bachelor of Arts - Economics with Minor in Community Development

St. Cloud State University
KRISTINE WEEKS