Results-driven leader with 10+ years in team management and operations, complemented by 26 years in remodeling. Expertise in project management, training, scheduling, and quality control enhances efficiency and client satisfaction. Proven ability to resolve issues and maintain safety standards in construction and funeral service sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Removal Technician
Sunset Funeral Home
Evansville, Indiana
07.2026 - Current
Retrieved decedents from residences, hospitals, and care facilities for Sunset Funeral Home.
Transferred remains into vehicles using proper lifting and body handling procedures.
Ensured cleanliness of removal vehicles and sanitized equipment after each transport to uphold health standards.
Communicated respectfully with families, staff, and facility personnel during removals.
Completed all necessary paperwork for each removal, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations, and confirmed identity information before transport.
Followed funeral home safety rules and biohazard protection requirements.
Answered on-call requests for removals during overnight and weekend shifts, delivering prompt support to families in need. removal requests during overnight and weekend shifts.
Prepared bodies for transfer with shrouds, stretchers, and protective supplies.
Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations while performing tasks related to removals.
Provided comfort and counseling to bereaved family members, addressing their emotional needs during difficult times.
General Foreman
State Group Industrial USA
Evansville, Indiana
01.2025 - 06.2026
Coordinated daily work plans with superintendents and client contacts
Assigned tasks to electricians, millwrights, and maintenance crews to ensure project deadlines were met.
Oversaw all aspects of construction including scheduling personnel and supplies.
Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
Estimated time, material, and labor costs used in project plans.
Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
Trained crew members on procedures and job expectations
Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime. on heavy machinery used at worksite.
Owner/Operations Lead
Lehman And Lehman Remodel Specialist
Evansville, Indiana
01.2013 - 04.2023
Managed daily operations of the business, including hiring and training staff.
Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Developed strategic plans that guided operations toward improved profitability and streamlined processes.
Negotiated with vendors for optimal pricing on products, enhancing profit margin through effective cost management.
Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
Supervised the performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Directed remodel projects for residential clients at Lehman And Lehman Remodel Specialist.
Led daily remodeling operations for Lehman And Lehman Remodel Specialist project crews.
Coordinated subcontractors, schedules, and jobsite access across active remodels.
Estimated materials and labor for kitchen and bathroom renovations.
Managed permits, inspections, and compliance requirements, ensuring all remodeling work met local regulations.
Inspected workmanship and resolved punch list items during project closeout.
Consulted with clients to define scope, finishes, and design preferences.
Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
Initiated conversations with customers to understand their needs and preferences. to determine needs and requirements.
Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
Education
UBC Journey Level Leadership Building - Educational Leadership And Management
Central Midwest Carpentry
Las Vegas, NV
04-2025
GED -
Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN
11-2007
Masters of Divinty - Theological Studies
Christ Ministries School of Divinity
Charleston, IL
10-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Engineering And Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
Skills
Grief support
Interpersonal communication
Project management
Training coordination
Team leadership
Team supervision
Grief support
Goal
As a carpenter I have built so many physical things in this world. My goal is to eventually become a Hospice chaplain while learning to build eternally.
Timeline
Removal Technician
Sunset Funeral Home
07.2026 - Current
General Foreman
State Group Industrial USA
01.2025 - 06.2026
Owner/Operations Lead
Lehman And Lehman Remodel Specialist
01.2013 - 04.2023
UBC Journey Level Leadership Building - Educational Leadership And Management
Central Midwest Carpentry
GED -
Oakland City University
Masters of Divinty - Theological Studies
Christ Ministries School of Divinity
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Engineering And Business