Overview
Work History
Education
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Matthew O'Brien

Matthew O'Brien

Louisville,KY

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

O'Brien Exteriors
01.2014 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Installer

America's Window
12.2006 - 12.2013
  • Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
  • Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
  • Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
  • Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with customers and vendors to promote loyalty and referrals.
  • Supported customer satisfaction, providing detailed instructions and demonstrations on proper system operation.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.

Installer

Primax
05.1996 - 09.2006
  • Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
  • Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
  • Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
  • Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.

Apprentice

American Electric
07.1995 - 09.1996
  • Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
  • Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
  • Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Education

GED -

Jefferson High School Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY
04.1993

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Sales Negotiation
  • Mechanical Recoveries
  • Operational Reporting
  • Operations Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Payroll Processing
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Relationship Management
  • Hiring

Timeline

Owner/Operator

O'Brien Exteriors
01.2014 - Current

Installer

America's Window
12.2006 - 12.2013

Installer

Primax
05.1996 - 09.2006

Apprentice

American Electric
07.1995 - 09.1996

GED -

Jefferson High School Louisville, Kentucky
Matthew O'Brien