Steven Barnett
Comanche,OK
Summary
With a lifetime of experience I offer out of the box thinking that comes from being multi vocational and excelling at most everything I do. Looking to be able to grow these talents with the right company so we both can benefit.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
SDB Contracting Services
Comanche, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Owner/ Operator of residential and commercial, remodeling and maintenance company
- Responsible for all inspections of subcontractors work, purchasing of materials, managing marketing, and budgeting the business.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Farm Hand/Co Worker
Pritchard Ag
Spalding, NE
04.2023 - Current
- Involved in all phases of corn and soybean farming, caring for cattle, and operating various farm equipment.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
- Operated irrigation systems to provide adequate water supply for plants.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
Owner
Sdb Contracting
Duncan, OK
07.2015 - 04.2023
- Owner/ Operator of residential and commercial, remodeling and maintenance company
- Managed subcontractors, marketing, and budgeting.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Shop Foreman
Sutton Tractor
Tulsa, OK
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Ran service department, maintained parts inventory, and managed customer service.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.
- Provided technical guidance and support to staff members regarding repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of machines.
Self Employed Used Auto Broker/ Sales
S&M Truck & Auto Brokering/ C&C Auto Sales
Duncan, OK
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed sales and financing, overseeing the detail shop and parts & service department.
- Advised clients on vehicle financing options, warranties, taxes, fees and other related costs.
- Assisted in the development of marketing campaigns to promote sales of vehicles.
- Managed sales negotiations and financing options.
Farm/ Ranch Foreman
B&E Farms
Duncan, OK
04.2008 - 02.2013
- Managed a large farm and ranching operation, caring for cattle and maintaining equipment.
- Directed and supervised daily activities of workers engaged in maintaining, feeding, and caring for livestock.
- Provided guidance to staff on animal care techniques, safety procedures, and proper use of equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of feed consumption, medical treatments, births, deaths, transfers and sales.
Sales/ Finance Manager
Various Auto Dealerships
Various
01.1988 - 01.2008
- Managed sales and finance for several large automobile dealerships, overseeing inventory and training sales personnel.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, develop forecasts and set performance targets.
- Developed training materials for sales staff on finance-related topics.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, distributors., ensuring favorable terms.
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
General Carpentry
Larry Tate Construction
Oklahoma City, OK
03.1984 - 01.1988
- Involved in general commercial construction, specifically for Jeans West stores.
Education
High school or equivalent in General -
Bray Doyle High School
05.1981
Skills
- Construction Experience (10 years)
- Quality Control (8 years)
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Accounting (10 years)
- Sales Management (10 years)
- Tile Laying (7 years)
- Drywall (3 years)
- Remodeling (10 years)
- Trim Carpentry (10 years)
- Carpentry (10 years)
- Facilities Maintenance (3 years)
- Construction Management (10 years)
- Fabrication (10 years)
- Handyman (10 years)
- Landscape Maintenance (5 years)
- Mowing (10 years)
- Roofing (10 years)
- Door Hanging (10 years)
- Lawn Care (10 years)
- Mechanical Knowledge (10 years)
- Forklift (6 years)
- Restoration Industry Experience (2 years)
- Welding (10 years)
- Equipment Repair (10 years)
- Blueprint Reading (10 years)
- Automotive Repair (5 years)
- Heavy Equipment Operation (10 years)
- Plumbing (6 years)
- Caulking (10 years)
- Plastering (5 years)
- Fire Restoration (1 year)
- Construction (10 years)
- Frame Carpentry (10 years)
- Construction Estimating (7 years)
- Brake Repair
- Water Damage Restoration (2 years)
- Basic Math (10 years)
- English (10 years)
- Management (10 years)
- Backhoe Operation (1 year)
- Metal Building Erection (5 years)
- Farm Machinery (10 years)
- Agriculture (10 years)
- Power Tools (10 years)
- Hand Tools (10 years)
- Handyman Experience (10 years)
- Schematics (7 years)
- Heavy Lifting (10 years)
- Restoration (10 years)
- Concrete Forming (9 years)
- Metal Stud Framing (2 years)
- Farming
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Owner
SDB Contracting Services
07.2024 - Current
Farm Hand/Co Worker
Pritchard Ag
04.2023 - Current
Shop Foreman
Sutton Tractor
09.2017 - 07.2018
Owner
Sdb Contracting
07.2015 - 04.2023
Self Employed Used Auto Broker/ Sales
S&M Truck & Auto Brokering/ C&C Auto Sales
02.2013 - 06.2015
Farm/ Ranch Foreman
B&E Farms
04.2008 - 02.2013
Sales/ Finance Manager
Various Auto Dealerships
01.1988 - 01.2008
General Carpentry
Larry Tate Construction
03.1984 - 01.1988
High school or equivalent in General -
Bray Doyle High School
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