Rusty Walton
Meridian
Summary
Resourceful and seasoned construction professional with over 25 years of expertise in supervision, carpentry, and remodeling. Exceptional skills in layout design, construction management, estimating, and blueprint reading are demonstrated. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while fostering collaboration with clients and subcontractors. Extensive experience encompasses the entire ground-up construction process across all residential projects and a wide range of commercial ventures.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/General Contractor
Rusty Walton Services
Meridian, OK
04.2008 - Current
- Experience with both Residential and small commercial projects
- Responds promptly to service requests from clients and addressed any concerns or issues in a professional manner.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and best practices on job sites.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provided recommendations for home improvement projects
- Works closely with industry trades people such as plumbers and electricians to coordinate project timelines and budgets.
- Interprets blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions to plan construction projects accordingly.
- Manages construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Trains new contractors on best practices in construction techniques and project management.
- Consistently enhancing the company's reputation for excellence by routinely receiving positive feedback from clients, resulting in referrals and repeat business.
- Maintains accurate records of budgets, expenses, change orders, invoices while providing transparent financial updates to clients throughout each project phase.
- Experience obtaining building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Demonstrates knowledge in computer operations using systems such as Excel and Freshbooks.
Home Theater Specialist
TMC Home Theaters
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2017 - Current
- Building top of the line home theater systems
- Certified dealer for JBL, Sony, Wisdom Audio, Pro Audio/Theory, MadVR, Kaleidescape, and Trinnov
- Work along side elite engineers to build some of the top home theaters in Oklahoma.
- Designed and implemented custom home theater solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and engagement.
- Collaborated with clients to assess needs, recommending tailored audio and visual systems for optimal performance.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate issue resolution.
Site Supervisor
Red Eagle Construction
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2007 - 05.2014
- Worked alongside Project managers on commercial and residential projects
- Lead over 20 projects at a time ranging from $10,000 to over $1,000,000
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to review plans and specifications for each project.
- Oversaw the scheduling of equipment deliveries, material orders, and subcontractor activities to maintain project efficiency
- Monitored daily progress on construction sites, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions as needed
- Executed carpentry tasks such as framing walls, installing windows, doors, moldings, trim work, cabinets, countertops, flooring. etc.
- Read plans/blueprints and communicated requirements to workers.
- Assisted in estimating costs for bid proposals while considering labor requirements, materials sourcing options, equipment needs, permit fees among other factors.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
Master Carpenter
House Trim ETC
Yukon, OK
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Led complex carpentry projects, ensuring precision in measurements and finishes.
- Showcased attention to detail in all aspects of woodworking, from joinery to finish work.
- Utilized a variety of hand and power tools to execute detailed carpentry tasks efficiently.
- Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
- Collaborated with designers and clients for optimal results in creating custom cabinetry and built-ins.
- Consistently met or exceeded client expectations through meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of trim carpentry work performed.
Plumbing Apprentice
Bartlebaugh Plumbing
Bethany, OK
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Assisted in installation and repair of plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with senior plumbers to troubleshoot complex plumbing issues effectively.
- Learned techniques for pipe fitting, soldering, and drainage system installations under supervision.
- Executed routine maintenance tasks, enhancing system reliability and performance consistency.
- Developed skills in reading blueprints and technical drawings to facilitate accurate installations.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Supported emergency plumbing situations, providing prompt and effective solutions to clients' problems.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
Framer/Carpenter
Integrity Home Builders
Oklahoma City, OK
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance project efficiency on construction sites.
- Constructed frames with precision using various tools, ensuring structural integrity and design accuracy.
- Inspected completed frames for defects, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased overall productivity on job sites.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
Education
High school diploma -
Sterling High School
Sterling, KS05-1999
Skills
- Layout design
- Blueprint Reading
- Customer relations
- Documentation management
- Expert problem solving
- Quality assessment
- Manual dexterity
- Schematics interpretation
- Construction scheduling
- Budgeting and estimating
- Subcontractor management
- Surveying and layout
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Home Theater Specialist
TMC Home Theaters
01.2017 - Current
Owner/General Contractor
Rusty Walton Services
04.2008 - Current
Site Supervisor
Red Eagle Construction
10.2007 - 05.2014
Master Carpenter
House Trim ETC
01.2002 - 01.2008
Plumbing Apprentice
Bartlebaugh Plumbing
01.2001 - 01.2003
Framer/Carpenter
Integrity Home Builders
01.1999 - 01.2003
High school diploma -
Sterling High School