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Seth Schmadeka

Grangeville,ID

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising administrative and field teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Schmadeka Forestry
08.2021 - Current
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions for desired end results.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Excelled in niche operations like fire reduction around residencies, culvert replacement, road work and grading, and constructing retaining walls.

Heavy Equipment Operator

USFS
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Supported Superintendent with schedules, logistics, and road reports for upper management
  • Worked with multiple departments within our agency and private companies during all phases of construction ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Successfully maintained all heavy equipment and over 3,000 miles of roads ranging from Class I to Class III road surfaces from gentle rolling slopes to hazardous terrain.

Iron Worker

Holcomb General Contracting
10.2016 - 05.2020
  • Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
  • Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
  • Assisted President of our Corporation with schedules, logistics, Quantity take-offs, and project leveling of resources
  • Built successful relationships with subcontractors ensuring schedule conflicts were dealt with at the lowest level concerning scope of work.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Erected steel buildings ranging in size from 1,500 sq. feet to 48,000 sq. feet including all sheet metal, insulation, and framed openings with zero items on Superintendents final punch list.

Section Leader

U.S. Army
08.2009 - 10.2016
  • Assisted in developing and executing department level fiscal budget, equipment, and training
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
  • Oversaw projects, equipment and manpower needs to properly allocate resources and training.
  • Monitored production targets to meet company and customer demands.
  • Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
  • Supervised, encouraged and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering team members to meet production goals.
  • Managed teams ranging from 12 to over 20 personnel with different cultural, religious, and language backgrounds successfully.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05.2024

NCCER - Heavy Equipment Operator

Associated Training Services
Sun Prairie, WI
03.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX
02.2019

Skills

    • Microsoft: Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams
    • Project Management
    • Bidding processes
    • Construction and Management: Blue Beam, Revit, On-Screen Takeoff, Power Project
    • Budget Administration
    • Business Management
      • Investor Relations
      • Financial Planning
      • Business Administration
      • Budget Development
      • Consulting
      • Employee Development

Accomplishments

  • The National Society of Leadership and Success Indiana State University Chapter | December 2023
  • Advanced Leaders Course U.S. Army | April 2015
  • U.S. Army Sniper Sniper School, Ft. Benning | July 2011

Hobbies

Outdoor enthusiast

Farming and Ranching: I own and operate a cattle herd and custom cut haying operation

Gardening

Rescue neglected horses

Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Blue Beam

Revit

On-Screen Take-Off

Power Project

Timeline

Owner

Schmadeka Forestry
08.2021 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

USFS
06.2020 - 07.2021

Iron Worker

Holcomb General Contracting
10.2016 - 05.2020

Section Leader

U.S. Army
08.2009 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Indiana State University

NCCER - Heavy Equipment Operator

Associated Training Services

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Wayland Baptist University

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