Louis Caldwell
West Monroe,LA
Summary
Dynamic leader and problem-solver with a proven track record at Caldwell's Painting and Remodeling, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and adept at leading teams through challenging conditions. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and hardworking ethos, achieving significant project successes across Louisiana and Florida. I'm very quick to learn new skills and would love an opportunity to work with you, and get my foot into the door in your field of expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Caldwell's Painting and Remodeling
09.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Deckhand
ACBL/Ingram
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Worked a square watch shift day or night, 6 hours on 6 hours off. 28 days on 14 off with the option to keep working if you like. I would stay out as long as I could.
- Worked in extremely rough conditions rain, sleet, snow, doing very strenuous work
- Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Operated winches, cranes, and other deck machinery proficiently, resulting in efficient completion of tasks.
- Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly learning new procedures or technologies introduced into daily routines on board the vessel.
Painting Supervisor
North American Land Development
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Scheduled team members when and where to be
- Taught painting\construction techniques to more inexperienced members
- Operated heavy equipment
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment used within the department that reduced downtime and increased overall productivity.
- Continuously improved painting techniques through research, experimentation, and collaboration with industry peers.
- Reduced project completion time by efficiently managing resources and setting clear deadlines for the team.
- Trained new members on the INS and outs of the painting and sheetrocking industry from brush to to finish.
- I worked painting for this company which is one of the largest in the state of Louisiana for a little over three years, traveled all over the state, and got a chance to start and finish some of the most beautiful homes and commercial properties in Louisiana.
Crew Foreman
Mullets Aluminum
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Traveled all over the state of Florida stayed home for months and weeks at a time building new state of the art aluminum projects
- Dealt with the INS and outs of getting materials and keeping logs and keeping detailed reports of building materials
- Generated detailed progress reports for management review, enabling informed decision-making regarding resources allocation and project adjustments.
- Settled crew member disputes
- Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
- Enhanced crew productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and task delegation methods.
Education
Business
Delta Community College
Monroe, LA2015
Skills
- Very quick to learn new skills
- Intelligent and hardworking
- Able to travel and stay away from home, used to rough working conditions
- Ability to lead and schedule crew members
Timeline
Deckhand
ACBL/Ingram
09.2023 - 01.2024
Owner/Operator
Caldwell's Painting and Remodeling
09.2021 - Current
Painting Supervisor
North American Land Development
09.2018 - 09.2021
Crew Foreman
Mullets Aluminum
09.2015 - 09.2018
Business
Delta Community College
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