Paul Willett
Aurora,UT
Summary
Motivated Small Business Owner with proven record of success managing daily operations of business. Versed in monitoring day-to-day operations. Charismatic leader focused on generating repeat business. Well-rounded Small Business Owner offers account management, budgeting and customer relations expertise paired with outstanding leadership and communication abilities. Spirited and hardworking professional with 24 years of Field and desk experience in the industry. Tech-savvy collaborator with solid foundation of business acumen.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sole Proprietor
Paul Willett Plumbing
Costa Mesa, CALIFORNIA
06.2011 - Current
- Researched industry trends and competition to stay ahead of market changes.
- Provided customer service support via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Built and enhanced relationships with clients to boost revenue.
- Maintained client records and information in customer database.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering supplies when needed.
- Managed customer accounts, including billing and collections.
- Approved and processed payroll and required documentation to deliver employee pay on time.
- Trained, coached and mentored employees to facilitate safety and consistent quality of work.
Vice President
Howard Koenig Plumbing, Inc
Huntington Beach, CA
11.2012 - 06.2023
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
- Delivered strategic input into business decisions and deals.
- Led day to day operations.
- Worked in the field.
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
Plumbing Foreman
Howard Koenig Plumbing.
Santa Fe Springs , CA
06.1994 - 06.2011
- Estimated time, material, and labor costs used in project plans.
- Planned, scheduled, and coordinated daily tasks of plumbing crew.
- Supervised personnel in order to meet goals related to quality, efficiency, productivity, cost control.
- Participated in educational opportunities by reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and joining professional organizations.
- Applied troubleshooting techniques to diagnose complex system malfunctions.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures while performing assigned duties.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents related to plumbing projects in order to determine scope of work required.
- Maintained inventory records of tools and materials used on the job site.
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for each project.
- Provided technical guidance to subordinates on various aspects of plumbing repairs and installations.
- Inspected work sites for safety hazards and took corrective actions when needed.
- Ensured that all plumbing work was completed in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Identified problems with existing systems or installations and implemented solutions.
- Managed payroll information for plumbing staff members including tracking hours worked.
- Monitored progress of all plumbing projects to ensure completion within budget and timeline.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment such as pipes, valves, fittings.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
Oil Field Worker
Sappington Crude Oil
West Branch , MI
01.1991 - 04.1993
- Installed, repaired, and maintained pipelines, pumps, valves, separators, storage tanks, and other related equipment.
- Cleaned all tools after completion of a job to maintain a safe work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks as needed for job sites or warehouse inventory.
- Inspected oilfield equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations when working on rigs located offshore or near environmentally sensitive areas.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to review hazardous conditions or potential risks associated with work activities.
- Monitored fluid levels in tanks and adjusted accordingly based on customer needs.
- Maintained accurate records of supplies used during jobs for billing purposes.
- Assisted in the installation of new wells including casing and tubing operations.
- Identified potential problems through visual inspections and testing of equipment.
- Maintained records of daily production data for each well site.
- Conducted routine tests on samples of produced fluids at various stages of production process.
- Transported equipment from one job site to another.
- Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Moved drill tools, pipe, cement and other materials.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
- Maintained 32 well sites.
Education
Engineering
Kirkland Community College
West Branch, MISkills
- Planning and Execution
- Purchasing
- Employee Development
- Operations Management
- Commerical, Industrial, Apartment Complexes plumbing experience
- Backflow Prevention
- Mechanical Piping for Diesel Generators
- Boiler install and repair for Domestic and Hydronic Heating
Languages
Norwegian
Elementary
Certification
- Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training.
- Backflow Prevention Device Tester and repair.
- Wardflex Installation Training Certified
- Uponor Piping Systems Training Certified
- Tracpipe Counter strike Training Certified
- C36 California Plumbing License
Timeline
Vice President
Howard Koenig Plumbing, Inc
11.2012 - 06.2023
Sole Proprietor
Paul Willett Plumbing
06.2011 - Current
Plumbing Foreman
Howard Koenig Plumbing.
06.1994 - 06.2011
Oil Field Worker
Sappington Crude Oil
01.1991 - 04.1993
Engineering
Kirkland Community College
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