Owen Hixson
CREEDMOOR,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
American Sheet Metal
08.2023 - Current
- Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Led successful turnaround efforts for underperforming divisions or subsidiaries, restoring profitability within tight timeframes.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Estimator
Custom Sheet Metal
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Presented comprehensive bid proposals to clients, showcasing a clear understanding of their requirements and expectations.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better deals and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Managed projects efficiently from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
Paramedic
Granville County EMS
05.2003 - 08.2013
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections before and after shifts to maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC06.2002
High School Diploma -
South Granville High School
Creedmoor, NC06.1996
Skills
- Financial Leadership
- Administrative Leadership
- Operations Management
- Computer Proficiency
- ERP Software
- Word & Excel Proficiency
- CAD & CNC Software
- Estimating
- Operational leadership
- Planning and coordination
- Resource Utilization
- Business Planning
- Staff Management
- Business start up
- Goal Setting
- Revenue Growth
- Strong Written and verbal communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Business Administration
- Blueprint Analysis
- Vendor Selection
- Change order management
- Estimating Software
- Material takeoffs
- Proposal Writing
- Advanced Life Support
- Injury and Illness Treatment
Timeline
CEO
American Sheet Metal
08.2023 - Current
Estimator
Custom Sheet Metal
08.2018 - 08.2023
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
08.2013 - 06.2018
Paramedic
Granville County EMS
05.2003 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Vance-Granville Community College
High School Diploma -
South Granville High School
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