Ronald Drane
Tallulah,LA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals, with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Ronald Drane’s Construction
Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
01.1997 - Current
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings to determine structural dimensions of framework.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Ensured that all building codes were met during the construction process.
- Repaired damaged framework by replacing broken pieces with new material.
- Installed window frames into walls before covering them with drywall.
- Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on wood and raw materials.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.
- Analyzed problematic installations and implemented appropriate solutions for quick remediation.
- Constructed stairways from pre-cut stringers and risers.
- Framed interior wall partitions made of gypsum board or other materials.
- Fitted, cut and installed wood trim.
- Reviewed and interpreted project specifications, determining tools and equipment needed.
- Fastened timbers or lumber with glue, screws or pegs.
- Erected wooden structures such as rafters, studding, joists and trusses.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and duct work.
- Aligned frames with plumb bobs, levels and laser equipment.
- Completed tear-down of existing construction to prepare for new construction.
- Checked roofs for proper alignment after installing trusses or rafters.
- Screwed together boards for sub-flooring, walls or other construction projects.
- Measured and cut lumber to specified size, using power saws and hand tools.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Selected tools, equipment and materials from storage to transport to work site.
- Cleaned job sites by clearing away carpentry debris and waste.
- Examined construction plans to identify potential structural problems.
- Filled nail holes, cracks in walls or joints between panels with caulking material.
- Installed doors, frames and wood components following manufacturers' instructions.
- Assembled and erected forms for pouring concrete foundations, walls, columns and slabs.
- Operated equipment to support worksite needs and enhance team efficiency.
- Installed roofing felt, shingles and siding on exterior of buildings.
- Mixed mortar, plaster, and grout according to standard formulas
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Assembled prefabricated components such as trusses or wall sections at job sites.
- Measured and cut lumber with a saw to specified dimensions for installation purposes.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, sanders.
- Utilized electrical, plumbing and HVAC expertise to complete projects and adhere to timelines.
- Lifted and moved heavy objects, such as lumber or tools.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tallulah High
Tallulah, LA05-1984
Skills
- Project management
- Multitasking capacity
- Project coordination
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Construction trade expertise
- Basic carpentry
- Concrete finishing
- Drywall installation
- Demolition and destruction
- Hand and power tool operation
- Flooring installation
- Painting techniques
- Roofing installation
- Structural knowledge
- Measuring and leveling
- Code compliance
- Plumbing basics
- Painting and finishing
- Cabinet installation
- Tile setting
- Drainage systems
- Window installation
- Concrete laying
- Electrical installation
Timeline
Owner
Ronald Drane’s Construction
01.1997 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tallulah High