Phares Pineda
Seneca,South Carolina
Summary
Professional with robust background in business ownership and operations in the construction industry. Adept at leveraging strategic planning, financial management, and market analysis to drive growth and profitability. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing business needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and results-oriented approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Owner/Manager
Dos Guys Outdoor Design Solutions
Central, SC
07.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, securing repeat clients and generating positive word-of-mouth referrals for the business
- Coordinated daily operations effectively, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining high-quality standards throughout each stage of production or service delivery
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers, reducing overall expenses without compromising on quality
- Built a loyal clientele base through personalized attention to client needs and consistently delivering outstanding results on every project undertaken
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that led to increased productivity and employee satisfaction
- Enhanced company profits by implementing effective cost-saving measures and streamlining processes
Owner/Manager
JP Construction and Services
Seneca, SC
05.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations for construction company
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service
- Accurately built quotes and invoices
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
Lead Installer
Lock & Latch
Greenville, South Carolina
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Lead for install crew
- Measure rough openings before crew got to job site
- Delegated with project managers if anything needed to be addressed
- Did daily logs
- Picked up any supplies needed for the crew
- Estimated how long jobs would take
- Leveled, plumbed, and found the plain for windows and doors
- Delegated with framers if anything needed to be amended
- Did quality control during and after a job was completed
- Communicated with owner after and during jobs about scheduling
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate installations
- Reduced installation errors, implementing thorough quality control measures
Sales Associate
Sherwin Williams
Clemson, South Carolina
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Sale paint to homeowners and contractors
- Mix paint for homeowners and contractors
- Stock inventory and keep warehouse clean
- Operated forklift
- Deliver paint and pick-up paint to customers or surrounding stores
- Organized recruiting and special events
Traffic Management Associate
Benchmark Consulting
Laurens, South Carolina
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Traffic management
- Drive long distances with trailer
- Put up and pick-up detour signs
- Plan detours
- Talk to homeowners and company’s behind railroad lines
- Travel different states
- Supervise railroads
- On call always
- Work with paving companies and railroad companies
Construction Employee
Unique Homes
Salem, South Carolina
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Examined project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions
- Worked independently on projects and with a carpentry team
- Solved complex construction challenges through innovative problem-solving approaches and technical expertise
- Safely used brick saws, tile saws, circular jigsaws, reciprocating saw, miter saws
- Operated excavators, power saws, planers, jointers, routers, and pneumatic equipment
- Cut wood and hardboard and other materials according to measured dimensions
- Framed walls, headers, and installed siding
- Installed concrete driveway’s and built brick walls
- Painted interior and exterior
- Demolition
- Tree work
- Installed mulch
- Installed decks
Construction Employee
Lopez Complete Interiors Inc.
Walhalla, South Carolina
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets, and crown molding
- Built and stained oak casing and hardwood floors
- Worked independently on projects with tasks within a carpentry team
- Safely used band, circular jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws
- Operated power planers, jointers, routers, and pneumatic equipment
- Repaired and maintained older properties, including renovating flooring, walls and ceilings, installing fixtures and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens
- Cut timber, panels and other materials according to measured dimensions
- Installed decks and doors
- Painted interior and exterior
- Installed tile floors and bathrooms
- Installed plumbing systems, and electrical systems
Stock inventory, Deli associate
Ingles
Seneca, South Carolina
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers
- Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members
- Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes
- Validated weights and pricing with scale printer machine
- Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers
- Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines
- Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues
- Correctly received orders, processed payments and responded appropriately to guest concerns
- Served fresh, hot food with a smile and in a timely manner
- Served orders to customers at windows, counters, and tables
- Prepared items according to written or verbal orders, working on several different orders simultaneously
- Quickly unloaded product shipments and stocked freezers
- Maintained a neat, well-groomed appearance including personal hygiene, hair restraint, and minimal jewelry that met company standards
Painter
Diaz Painting
Seneca, South Carolina
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials
- Refinished and stained decks
- Coordinated and completed ongoing routine painting of the exterior and interior of the properties
- Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to paining
- Repainted entire apartment after residents moved out
- Collaborated with electricians, carpenters, and mechanics to completed construction projects
- Completed and filed daily work slips to document progress
Education
Business Management - Marketing, business, communications, and advertising coursework, Presentation skills workshop
Tri-county Technical College
01.2016
High School Diploma -
Walhalla High School
01.2015
Skills
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Small business operations
- Performance analysis
- Customer relations
- Project management
- Business planning
- Business marketing
- Proficient in MS office
- Calm under pressure
- Results-oriented
- Quick learner
- Organized and efficient
- Dependable
- Project estimating
References
- Arturo Gomes, Part Owner of Dos Guys Outdoor Design Solutions, (864) 353-6273
- Ronny King, Part Owner of Lock & Latch, (828) 606-6172
- Christopher Rhinehardt, Manager at Sherwin Williams, (828) 226-1415
- Freddie Lopez, Owner of Lopez Complete Interiors Inc., (864) 903-2703
- Dan Peters, Owner of Unique Homes, (864) 710-6267
- Tammy Moore, Assistant Manager at Ingles, (864) 784-0228
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Part Owner/Manager
Dos Guys Outdoor Design Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Owner/Manager
JP Construction and Services
05.2024 - Current
Lead Installer
Lock & Latch
05.2021 - 05.2024
Sales Associate
Sherwin Williams
09.2019 - 01.2021
Traffic Management Associate
Benchmark Consulting
03.2019 - 08.2019
Construction Employee
Unique Homes
06.2018 - 02.2019
Construction Employee
Lopez Complete Interiors Inc.
11.2016 - 05.2018
Stock inventory, Deli associate
Ingles
05.2015 - 11.2016
Painter
Diaz Painting
05.2014 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Walhalla High School
Business Management - Marketing, business, communications, and advertising coursework, Presentation skills workshop
Tri-county Technical College