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Lamont Adkins

Lamont Adkins

Pelkie,MI

Summary

Goal-driven Operations Supervisor with more than 30 years of progressive HVAC experience. Exceptional business acumen, administrative strengths and program management abilities. Business-conscious individual offering over 15 years working as a master mechanical contractor in HVAC sector. Focused, enthusiastic and offering highly effective skills in client rapport. Demonstrating sound judgement and extensive knowledge of employee coaching and mentoring.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Adkins Mechanical
10.2019 - Current
  • Trained teams on specific operations, applicable procedures and techniques for each job site.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.

Job Foreman

UMC
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Monitored job site parts and equipment.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
  • Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.

Warranty Manager

Puetz Corp
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • Coordinated maintenance on physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates or replacements.
  • Prioritized sanitation, safety and health standards in work areas to meet OSHA requirements.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Planned and implemented layout enhancements to promote efficiency and maximize space utilization.
  • Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates.

Service Manager

Midwestern Mechanical
05.2014 - 01.2017
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions to problems.
  • Prioritized and delegated daily work tasks to meet anticipated project goals.
  • Motivated and supported employees to maintain low turnover.
  • Created employee work schedules to keep shifts properly staffed.
  • Pitched in to complete various duties during peak periods or employee absences.
  • Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and ordered supplies to keep products in stock.
  • Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.
  • Created written estimates and obtained customer consent to proceed.
  • Monitored employee performance through key metrics analysis.
  • Hired and trained service department staff to drive performance.
  • Forecasted department goals and objectives and enforced deadlines for quality service and speedy task completion.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • Planned and optimized warehouse work processes to improve fulfillment system efficiency.
  • Coordinated maintenance on physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates or replacements.
  • Prioritized sanitation, safety and health standards in work areas to meet OSHA requirements.
  • Maximized warehouse efficiency by dispatching crews and coordinating optimal daily schedules.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Coordinated with staff to clarify information and enforce procedures resulting in effective problem solving and smoother operations.
  • Developed team members into supervisors and department managers to promote family-based and performance-oriented culture.
  • Coordinated work of 12 employees by offering clear direction and motivational leadership.
  • Coordinated work schedules and distributed tasks to 12 employees in Service department.
  • Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
  • Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates.

Education

Journeyman Plumbing - Plumbing

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
05.1999

Skills

  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Goal Setting
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • Licensed Master Mechanic - 2008
  • Licensed Master Plumber - 2008
  • How to Manage People Training - 2015
  • Wardflex Installation Training - 2016
  • Forklift Train the Trainer, South Dakota Safety Council -2017
  • OSHA 10 Construction Training - 2018
  • RMGA Installation Training -2005
  • UPC Code Updates Training - 2013
  • Johnson Controls Unitary Products Commercial Startup & Commissioning Training - 2015
  • TTHERM GEO Installation and Training - 2015
  • 5 Hour Pre Licensure Education Course -2019
  • Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training - 2018
  • Certified EPA, ESCO - 1998
  • Licensed Commercial Drivers License - 998

Additional Information

My name is Lamont P Adkins and I have over 30 years of plumbing and HVAC experience in residential, commercial and industrial area working with everything from boilers to chillers and everything in between. I have spent 18 years in the Army reserve with many accomplishments and awards as well as a commendation from a 4 star general. In my time in the army reserve I spent my time as a drill instructor and as a biological nuclear warfare instructor. I love working with my hands and believe things should be done the correct way the first time.

Education and Training

other

Hobbies

  • Woodworking
  • Metal working
  • Forging
  • Spending time in my shop
  • Smoking Sunday dinner

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Adkins Mechanical
10.2019 - Current

Job Foreman

UMC
04.2018 - 09.2019

Warranty Manager

Puetz Corp
01.2017 - 03.2018

Service Manager

Midwestern Mechanical
05.2014 - 01.2017

Journeyman Plumbing - Plumbing

Salt Lake Community College

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