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Lucas Whelan

Lucas Whelan

Carpenter Foreman and Sales Engineer
Snohomish,WA

Summary

Proven leader and skilled carpenter with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency. Excelled in team leadership and safety compliance, leveraging skills in Excel, Bluebeam Revu and personnel management to exceed project goals. Demonstrated excellence in fostering client relationships and driving sales growth, embodying a blend of technical proficiency and effective communication.

Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 25 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

Whelan Construction LLC.
06.2023 - Current
  • Custom decks, Timber-Framed Outdoor Living Spaces, Concrete and whole Home Builds.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.

Carpenter Foreman

BNBuilders
06.2019 - 06.2023
    • Mentored carpenters and laborers to develop their skills, ensuring a well-trained workforce for future projects.
    • Maintained organized records of blueprints, plans, and specifications for easy access during the construction process.
    • Completed projects on-time and within budget.
    • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
    • Oversaw schedules and assignments for 20-30 personnel.
    • Supervised teams of up to 30 employees, answering questions, and providing feedback on work progress.
    • Maintained contact with lumber companies, Concrete suppliers and hardware dealers for material pricing.
    • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.

Sales Engineer

PERI Formwork Systems Inc.
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Established long-term relationships with key clients for repeat business and referrals, cultivating a strong network within the industry.
  • Identified sales opportunities by assessing environment and devising and implementing winning strategy.
  • Developed customized proposals that demonstrated a clear understanding of client requirements and offered compelling solutions to meet their unique needs.
  • Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
  • Developed strong relationships with key customers, fostering long-term business partnerships and repeat purchases.
  • Assisted customer's in closing complex deals with thorough product demonstrations and addressing client concerns.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with customers to ensure a positive customer experience.

Carpenter Foreman & Tower Crane Rigger

Turner Construction
12.2000 - 11.2015
    • Mentored carpenters to develop their skills, ensuring a well-trained workforce for future projects.
    • Established a positive working environment fostering teamwork and open communication among crew members.
    • Maintained organized records of blueprints, plans, and specifications for easy access during the construction process.
    • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
    • Supervised teams of up to 15 employees, answering questions, and providing feedback on work progress.
    • Performed pre-lift meetings with all involved parties to promote clear communication and understanding of roles and responsibilities throughout the lift process.
    • Ensured precise load placement by accurately calculating load weights and determining proper rigging configurations.
    • Provided valuable input in job site meetings for discussions pertaining to rigging methodologies and equipment selection, ensuring project deliverables were met efficiently and effectively.
    • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Education

GED -

Cedarcrest High School
Duvall, WA

No Degree - Liberal Arts

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Carpenter Apprenticeship Program - Carpentry

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Sales tactics
  • Personnel and Team management
  • Financial reporting
  • Excel scheduling, spreadsheets and time cards/attendance records
  • OSHA 30, Forklift Cert, Rigging Cert, Aerial Lift Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Ability to Converse effectively with anyone
  • Team Leadership
  • Safety Compliance
  • Concrete Operations

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programs4-day work week

Software

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

MS Word

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Football

Backcountry Skiing

Boating

Outdoors with my Family

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

Whelan Construction LLC.
06.2023 - Current

Carpenter Foreman

BNBuilders
06.2019 - 06.2023

Sales Engineer

PERI Formwork Systems Inc.
10.2017 - 02.2019

Carpenter Foreman & Tower Crane Rigger

Turner Construction
12.2000 - 11.2015

GED -

Cedarcrest High School

No Degree - Liberal Arts

Pima Community College

Carpenter Apprenticeship Program - Carpentry

Renton Technical College
Lucas WhelanCarpenter Foreman and Sales Engineer