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Stephen Combs

Dallas,GA

Summary

Dynamic construction professional with a proven track record at AquaGuard Foundation Solutions, excelling in crew leadership and quality control. Adept at training employees and enhancing project efficiency through effective communication and decision-making. Skilled in operating construction vehicles and ensuring workplace safety, consistently delivering high-quality results in residential and commercial projects.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-foreman

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions
02.2019 - 07.2025
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
  • Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
  • Provided comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring their rapid integration into the team dynamic.
  • Ensured project milestones were met, overseeing scheduling and execution of construction phases.
  • Ability to use and operate equipment mini excavators and mini tracks and skid steers.

Irrigation Technician

Chatham Landscape Contractors
04.2016 - 02.2019
  • Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential, and commercial.
  • Troubleshot complex issues within existing irrigation systems to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
  • Improved irrigation system efficiency by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
  • Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
  • Inspected sprinkler heads across grounds and identified maintenance needs.
  • Optimized water usage by regularly updating and fine-tuning irrigation controller settings based on environmental factors.
  • Installed high-quality drip and sprinkler systems, resulting in increased plant health and reduced water consumption.
  • Performed seasonal adjustments to the watering schedule, ensuring adequate hydration throughout changing weather conditions.
  • Adjusted sprinkler head direction and angle based on identified wet and dry areas.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.

Assembly Line Worker

IMG
04.2010 - 08.2013
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
  • Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
  • Provided comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring their rapid integration into the team dynamic.
  • Ensured project milestones were met, overseeing scheduling and execution of construction phases.
  • Ability to use and operate equipment mini excavators and mini tracks and skid steers.

Wallpaper Hanger

RazorSharp
05.2008 - 02.2019
  • Safeguarded client property during installation processes by diligently protecting surrounding areas from potential damage or messes.
  • Improved overall appearance of spaces by expertly removing old wallpaper without causing damage to underlying surfaces.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently installing a variety of wallpaper types, including vinyl, grasscloth, and fabric-backed materials.
  • Increased customer referrals through meticulous attention to detail in aligning patterns and trimming excess wallpaper during installations.
  • Maintained strong relationships with suppliers to secure competitive pricing on high-quality materials for clients'' benefit.
  • Optimized adhesive application techniques for various types of wallpapers, resulting in long-lasting installations that met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Mitigated potential issues with surface irregularities by skillfully repairing wall imperfections prior to hanging wallpaper.
  • Arranged supplies efficiently to avoid wasted time and materials.
  • Set up safe and solid scaffolds or special ladder arrangements to complete hanging jobs in large interior spaces.
  • Removed rough edges and extra materials using trimming knives and straight blades.
  • Maintained organized, clean and safe work areas to protect people, equipment and building interiors.
  • Used brushes and rollers to eliminate wrinkles or bubbles from hangings and produce top-notch finishes.
  • Checked alignment, pattern matches and seams of finished wallcoverings.
  • Applied high-quality decorative fabrics and wallpapers to interior walls and ceilings with expert skill and attention to detail.
  • Checked surfaces for imperfections, holes and cracks and corrected all issues prior to installing new coverings.
  • Painted walls, ceilings and other surfaces with sponges, rolls, brushes and spray guns.
  • Sealed surfaces and maximized covering adhesion by applying sizing.
  • Used sketches, blueprints, and written orders to plan and carry out accurate jobs.
  • Scraped, steamed, peeled or chemically removed old wall coverings.

Education

Graduate -

East Paulding High School
Dallas, GA
05.2008

Skills

  • Crew leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Workplace safety
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality control
  • Construction supervision
  • Job planning
  • Equipment oversight
  • Employee training
  • Site inspection
  • Materials management
  • Customer relations
  • Project management
  • Construction vehicles operation
  • Residential construction
  • Structural repairs
  • Foundation construction
  • Drywalling
  • Raw materials
  • Customer service
  • Hand and power tools
  • Commercial and residential projects
  • Tool maintenance
  • Inventory control
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Material ordering
  • Repairing wall surfaces
  • Fall protection
  • Dependable and hardworking

Timeline

Co-foreman

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions
02.2019 - 07.2025

Irrigation Technician

Chatham Landscape Contractors
04.2016 - 02.2019

Assembly Line Worker

IMG
04.2010 - 08.2013

Wallpaper Hanger

RazorSharp
05.2008 - 02.2019

Graduate -

East Paulding High School

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