Roger Embke
Construction
West Salem,WI
Summary
Focused Construction professional with strong command of industry-specific tools and equipment. Excellent history of supporting commercial and residential builds with zero incident safety record. I am applying for the carpenter position that is open as feel it would be a perfect fit for your company and team.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Embke Construction
Self Employed
La Crosse, WI
06.1998 - Current
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Handled multiple calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Accomplished in preliminary stages of design for new or remodeled homes. Experienced in working with blue prints.
- Management and coordination of sub-contractors
- Managed payroll and accounts receivable/payable
Construction Manager
Habitat For Humanity Of La Crosse County
La Crosse, WI
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Managed homebuilding construction of new and remodels through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations.
- Increased construction of 1 Habitat Home per year to 5.
Log Homes Sales and Construction
Expedition Log Homes Of Oostburg WI
Oostburg, WI
01.2000 - 02.2004
- Directed work of efficient administrative team maintaining accurate sales, inventory and order documentation.
- Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
- Created and implemented new business opportunities by utilizing strategic networking strategies.
- Organized and demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases at conventions
- Provided customer service and sales for potential log home buyers
- Designed and built hand peeled log homes
Commercial Construction Laborer
Paul Van Zeeland Heating And Air Conditioning
Little Chute, WI
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- I did pipe fitting, assisted with heating/air conditioning projects, and servicing of boiler systems.
Commercial Constructions
La Crosse Mechanical
La Crosse, WI
02.1997 - 02.1998
- Gundersen Lutheran (East and Founders) Building: assisted with assembly of heating, boiler, air conditioner, and generator
Semi Driver
Potato King Transportation
La Crosse, WI
05.1992 - 05.1997
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Transported good across the United States
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
Graphic Designer
Dura-Tech Screen Printing
La Crosse, WI
03.1988 - 04.1992
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
- Completed in-depth product design tests with help of different software, models and design systems.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
- Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts.
- Creation of art work per customer's design of product.
Education
No Degree - Principles of Drafting
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WIHigh School Diploma -
Black River Falls High School
Black River Falls, WI05.1985
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Hand and Power Tools
- Physical Agility and Coordination
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Verbal Communication
- Demolition and Destruction
- Project Management
- Punctual and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Blueprints and Specifications
- CDL License
Accomplishments
- 2010, 2011, and 2012 "Top Contractor in Rehabilitation of Homes" awarded by Couleecap for state funded rehabs
Affiliations
- State of Wisconsin Contractors Certification
- Department of Safety and Professional Services
- State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (asbestos and lead section)
Timeline
Construction Manager
Habitat For Humanity Of La Crosse County
06.2016 - 06.2019
Log Homes Sales and Construction
Expedition Log Homes Of Oostburg WI
01.2000 - 02.2004
Embke Construction
Self Employed
06.1998 - Current
Commercial Construction Laborer
Paul Van Zeeland Heating And Air Conditioning
01.1998 - 01.2000
Commercial Constructions
La Crosse Mechanical
02.1997 - 02.1998
Semi Driver
Potato King Transportation
05.1992 - 05.1997
Graphic Designer
Dura-Tech Screen Printing
03.1988 - 04.1992
No Degree - Principles of Drafting
Western Technical College
High School Diploma -
Black River Falls High School
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