Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Mark “SKIP” Sutton Jr

Gordo,AL

Summary

Seasoned Owner/Operator and Fleet Manager with a robust background in small business operations and customer relations, notably at Miller Electric. Excelled in project and operations management, enhancing client service and team oversight. Achieved significant milestones in relationship building and verbal communication, ensuring high customer loyalty and operational efficiency without exceeding a 55-word limit.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Twin Oaks Plumbing
05.2023 - Current

I have a partner in this endeavor. It was started to cater to a specific customer and their special needs as a client.

Owner/Operator

Sutton Plumbing
Tuscaloosa, AL
09.1991 - Current

Over the years our specialty has changed and fine tuned to keep up with changing market place. Currently we are a one man show that caters to an insurance contractor doing as needed repairs and remodel plumbing. We started as a service oriented plumbing company and have always keep a certain level of service, yet evolved into new construction, light commercial, and some utility work. At our peak we had 15 employees consisting of 6 crews.

Plumber/Gas Fitter

Billy Boyd Plumbing
09.1988 - 09.1991

Started working with Billy as a helper because the economy was horrible and the fence business was slow. Worked our way up the ladder until I was over all his crews. Scheduling jobs and managing materials. Stayed with Billy until he folded his business at which time I went into business for myself.

Fleet Manager/service Manager

Miller Electric
Tuscaloosa, AL
07.1986 - 10.1988

Started at Miller as shipping clerk. And worked thru managing the fleet of 30 trucks, dispatching the service department with 6 service technicians. Left Miller to go into the fence business with my father.

Inventory Manager

American Fence
Cottondale, AL
06.1986 - 07.1987

Small local company. Responsibilities ranged from answering phones and dealing with walk in customers, managing inventory, building gates, and making sure sub contractors loaded and unloaded properly.

Customer Service Representative

Handy Dan
Tulsa, OK
05.1985 - 05.1986
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Half Owner Operator

Big Hill Fence
Gordo, AL
05.1990 - 09.2012

Customer service, installation, gate building etc. running day to day operartions

Education

Coweta High School
Coweta, OK
05.1985

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client Service
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Team Oversight

Certification

State of Alabama Certified Master Plumber

State of Alabama Certified Master Gas Fitter

US Coast Guard Captain

Gideon Certified Speaker

Affiliations

Gideons

Boy Scouts

Girl Scouts

Free Will Baptist Children’s Home

Various Local Churches

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Twin Oaks Plumbing
05.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator

Sutton Plumbing
09.1991 - Current

Half Owner Operator

Big Hill Fence
05.1990 - 09.2012

Plumber/Gas Fitter

Billy Boyd Plumbing
09.1988 - 09.1991

Fleet Manager/service Manager

Miller Electric
07.1986 - 10.1988

Inventory Manager

American Fence
06.1986 - 07.1987

Customer Service Representative

Handy Dan
05.1985 - 05.1986

Coweta High School
Mark “SKIP” Sutton Jr