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Matthew Early

Life Long Learner, Mild Perfectionist
Nampa,ID

Summary

Gifted Learner that's detail oriented and wants to learn a techinical trade; Great with customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 5 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Results-driven worker with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Hates comebacks and works hard to prevent them. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and working hard to achieve the goals set before him. Experienced in leading and supervising operational teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Owner/Operator

84 Hardwood Floors LLP
Nampa, Idaho
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Sales, Marketing, Bookkeeping
  • Customer Relations, and much more
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Founded and managed 84 Hardwood, growing revenue to nearly $300,000 in first year.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in Quick Books.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
  • Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
  • Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for flooring projects and gained client approval on costs.

Head of Operations, Floor Installer and Refinisher

Colts Contracting
Boise, ID
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
  • Operated sit-down forklift to unload and load carpet rolls and flooring skids into work vans.
  • Swept, scraped and chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces and filled cracks with cement and putty to form smooth foundation.
  • Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
  • Researched, reviewed and recommended equipment, materials and supplies to prepare and maintain security expenses within approved budget.
  • Assessed high-traffic areas and planned flooring layout and seam placement to suit expected traffic patterns.

Journeyman Carpenter

Tradesmen International
Boise, Idaho
03.2020 - Current
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
  • Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
  • Interacted closely with customers to better understand project scope.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.

Rough and Finish Carpenter

SETSAILS LLC
Boise, ID
10.2015 - 08.2019
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools and required assistance.
  • Placed building paper over subflooring to protect final flooring material from water damage.
  • Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens to complete many projects.

Crew Lead

First Choice Flooring
, ID
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members and customers to keep everyone informed.
  • Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
  • Transported daily work materials to worksite and staged supplies in work area to facilitate timely completion of day's goals.
  • Pitched in to help on short-staffed job site and to meet looming project deadlines.
  • Supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.

Carpenter

Wes Miller Construction
Nampa, ID
09.2015 - 04.2017
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Installed paneling on walls to deaden sound, complete decorations or absorb shock based on individual customer requirements.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.

Lead Custodian

The Biblical Studies Center
Boise, ID
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Performed custodial duties to maintain area in clean and habitable condition.
  • Sanitized and maintained floors by sweeping, mopping and refinishing.
  • Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.

Education

BBA - Entrepreneurship Management

Boise State University
Boise, ID
08.2016 - 05.2020

BBA - Business Administration

Boise State University
Boise, ID
08.2016 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Skyview High School
Nampa, ID
02.2012 - 05.2016

Skills

Thoroughness / Attention to Detail

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Timeline

Owner/Operator

84 Hardwood Floors LLP
11.2020 - 06.2022

Head of Operations, Floor Installer and Refinisher

Colts Contracting
06.2020 - 11.2020

Journeyman Carpenter

Tradesmen International
03.2020 - Current

Lead Custodian

The Biblical Studies Center
02.2018 - 12.2018

BBA - Entrepreneurship Management

Boise State University
08.2016 - 05.2020

BBA - Business Administration

Boise State University
08.2016 - 05.2020

Crew Lead

First Choice Flooring
07.2016 - 11.2016

Rough and Finish Carpenter

SETSAILS LLC
10.2015 - 08.2019

Carpenter

Wes Miller Construction
09.2015 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

Skyview High School
02.2012 - 05.2016
Matthew EarlyLife Long Learner, Mild Perfectionist