Larry Sutton
Summary
Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
River Valley Concrete Company LLC.
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved safety standards by regularly reviewing protocols and implementing necessary updates.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving internal communication channels between team members facilitating greater collaboration across departments.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Lead Carpenter
Axel Ohman
08.2018 - 12.2021
Carpenter Foreman(Superintendent)
Summit Concrete And Masonry
05.2012 - 03.2018
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Expanded professional knowledge base by staying current on industry developments, new materials, and innovative carpentry techniques.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Strengthened team collaboration through effective communication and problem-solving skills during complex carpentry projects.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Collaborated with other skilled tradespeople to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work within larger construction projects.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Streamlined project timelines by quickly adapting to changing client needs or design specifications while maintaining quality standards.
- Supported the development of accurate project estimates by providing input on materials needed, labor requirements, and timeline expectations for various jobs.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Increased safety on job sites by diligently following industry best practices and OSHA guidelines during all carpentry tasks.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Forest Lake Senior High School
Forest Lake, MN05.1986
Skills
- Bidding processes
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Scheduling
- Records Organization and Management
- Logistics
- Small business operations
- Operations Management
- Sound Judgment
- Employee Development
- Schedule Management
- Employee Training
- Driven and Determined
- Decision-Making
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Staff training/development
References
Bill Hance ( Superintendent)
Bauer Design Build
(612) 282-3159
Conrad Hoag (General Superintendent)
Loeffler Construction and Consulting
(612) 558-0115
Timeline
Owner
River Valley Concrete Company LLC.
01.2022 - 12.2023
Lead Carpenter
Axel Ohman
08.2018 - 12.2021
Carpenter Foreman(Superintendent)
Summit Concrete And Masonry
05.2012 - 03.2018
Forest Lake Senior High School
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