Matthew Wood

Work History

Matt Wood Construction

Omaha, NE

2005 - Current

Made financial and logistics decisions in best interest of company.
Assessed quality and approved work before releasing to clients.
Developed estimates for ceiling services based on in-depth knowledge of labor and material expenses.
Commercial buildings and specialty construction
Drywall, ceilings and steel framing
Installing tile, painting and trim work
Custom residential construction

Taco Mill

Omaha, NE

01.2015 - 06.2015

Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.

Stowell

Gretna, NE

2012 - 2014

Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems.
Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.

Shopko

Omaha, NE

11.1997 - 09.1999

Greeted guests promptly with positive attitude and asked open-ended questions to better understand shopping needs.
Increased store sales by cross-selling complementary items.
Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.

Tufly Drywall

Omaha, NE

1999 - 2009

Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
Kept track of supplies and materials to prevent inventory losses.
Communicated effectively with customers and workers alike, answering inquiries and questions and responding to complaints.
Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on competencies and specialties.
Estimated time, employee expenses and material costs for projects.
Facilitated construction team training on site-specific project specifications.