San-Dee Wells
Olympia,WA
Summary
Dynamic leader and innovator with a proven track record at First Native American Construction Co, LLC, and Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation. Excelled in regulatory compliance and strategic planning, boosting operational efficiency and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Skilled in project management and negotiation, consistently delivering projects within budget and time constraints. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
First Native American Construction Co, LLC
2014.07 - 2024.07
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Collaborated with architects and subcontractors to devise cost-effective construction solutions.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to eliminate workflow disruptions.
- Mentored and trained construction crews on best practices for high-performing site teams.
- Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Led project meetings and conference calls related to project engineering and construction.
- Communicated with project management, engineering, and purchasing personnel to solicit feedback on cost and lead-time estimation.
- Managed several projects simultaneously while working collaboratively with individuals across multiple functional areas of global operations.
- Applied engineering techniques for sound product design to meet project requirements to achieve understandable execution of calculations.
- Met with stakeholders to provide detailed project reports and milestone updates.
- Oversaw projects, equipment and manpower needs to properly allocate resources and training.
- Conducted on-site engineering audits for proposed projects to support costing and estimations.
- Interacted with different engineering professionals outside of company staff on projects and initiatives.
- Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
- Attended regular project team meetings to provide regular status updates on activities and identify any issues or challenges.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Assessed Nisqually Indian Tribe job project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Created insightful reports to document progress and expenditures for improved forecasting.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Office Engineer
Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation
2016.11 - 2017.05
- Reviewed construction project design submittals for accuracy.
- Performed inspections and prepared documents for contract work.
- Acted as liaison between external agencies, consultants, and property owners.
- Thoroughly inspected work sites and monitored project budgets.
- Aided project manager.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Developed planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies.
- Illustrated potential obstacles when conducting site assessments for planned projects.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
- Resolved architecture, design or verification problems by applying sound ASIC engineering practices.
- Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality of finished products.
- Captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management And Entrepreneurship
Northwest Indian College
Nisqually, WA06.2025
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- KPI Management
- Labor Relations
- Project estimating
- Strategic Planning
- Business Administration
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer Relations
- Operations Management
- Bidding processes
- Business Planning
- Business launch
- Team Oversight
- Financial Planning
- Employee Development
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Financial Management
- Relationship Building
- Small business operations
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team over 100 in the development of Phase II Nisqually Markets Building.
- Achieved Successful completion through effectively helping with engineering and oversight of Phase I of Nisqually Markets Building
- Completed Safe House remodel on Nisqually Reservation.
- Built 10 Elders sheds
- Remodeled 20 Rentals on the Nisqually Reservation
Business/Personal References
Name: Bob Iyall
Job Title: CEO of Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation
Phone: 253-778-2147
Name: Janice Bullchild
Job Title: Language Instructor
Phone: 253-282-6422
Name: Jerry Chambers
Job Title: Chambers Landscaping Company
Phone: 360-559-5461
Timeline
Office Engineer
Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation
2016.11 - 2017.05
Owner
First Native American Construction Co, LLC
2014.07 - 2024.07
Associate of Science - Business Management And Entrepreneurship
Northwest Indian College
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