Rodney Schmidt

• Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident.
• Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
• Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
• Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.

Completed a custom huge addition to a house from foundation to roof excluding plumbing and electrical. We built a spiral staircase, round rooms, round roof and balcony,and it was an amazing job and beautiful when completed.

• Walked house finding all inspector notes and made repairs or corrections as needed. E Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
• Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
• Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
• Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
• Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
• Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
• Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident.
• Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
• Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
• Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
• Built and hung custom doors and frames.
• Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
• Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
• Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
• Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
• Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
• Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
• Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
• Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
• Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
• Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
• Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
• Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.