Michael Fiorentino
Bolton,CT
Summary
Seasoned Small Business Owner with 10 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Sunburst Woodworks LLC
Boise -Bolton , ID
10.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Met with current clients to keep them up to date on projects status
- Scheduled consultations with prospective clients to discuss potential projects
- Followed through with potential clients as well as past customers to ensure they are satisfied with our products and services
- Provided high end home remodels and one off custom furniture pieces
Wildland Firefighter/Forestry Technician
USDA Forest Service/BLM
Multiple Duty Stations
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Managed the day to day operations of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter to ensure the safe delivery of crew and materials to current fire assignment
Carpenter
Charette General Contracting
Tiverton , RI
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
- Maintained accurate records of materials, tools, and labor used on all carpentry jobs.
- Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Provided guidance and technical advice to junior carpenters during project execution.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
Building Restoration Crew Member
Picus Woodwrights
Wickford , RI
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Inspected building structures to determine necessary repairs or restoration.
- Repaired and replaced deteriorated woodwork, plaster, masonry, and other materials.
- Collaborated with other crew members to ensure efficient completion of tasks within time frames specified by clients.
- Assessed existing conditions of buildings in order to determine appropriate approaches for restoring them back to their original condition.
Assembly Department Lead
Dean Cabinetry
Bolton , CT
10.2010 - 07.2014
- Fabricated cabinet frames using a variety of woodworking tools, including saws, routers, and jointers.
- Kept work area clean throughout the day while adhering to safety protocols.
- Tested fitment of installed items before closing out projects.
- Inspected all elements of cabinetry project before delivery to maintain the highest level of fit and finish
- Managed employees of all abilities in the assembly department to ensure a safe and efficient workplace
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bolton School Systems
Bolton , CT
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
Education
Furniture Intensive Certificate - High End Furniture Craftsmanship
Center For Furniture Craftsmanship
Camden, ME03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Providence College
Providence, RI06.2008
Skills
- Talent Allocation
- Business Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Community Education
- Partnership Development
- Effective Customer Communication
- Community Engagement
Affiliations
- Avid outdoorsman
- Have played guitar for 25 years
- Avid competitive soccer player
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Owner
Sunburst Woodworks LLC
10.2018 - Current
Wildland Firefighter/Forestry Technician
USDA Forest Service/BLM
04.2017 - 10.2019
Carpenter
Charette General Contracting
04.2016 - 04.2017
Building Restoration Crew Member
Picus Woodwrights
04.2015 - 04.2016
Assembly Department Lead
Dean Cabinetry
10.2010 - 07.2014
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bolton School Systems
01.2009 - 06.2010
Furniture Intensive Certificate - High End Furniture Craftsmanship
Center For Furniture Craftsmanship
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Providence College
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