Taylor Ruckel
San Diego,CA
Summary
Project superintendent/manager for home renovations, ADU's with a passion for creative projects. Talented professional team player with tenacious dedication to assuring every project crosses the "finish line".
Twenty(+) years of valuable management experience in various trades, retail sales, special events & theatre has created a versatile and fluidly adaptable asset, leader and problem solver. Extremely articulate with ability to disseminate information effectively.
An excellent manager choice for boutique remodeling companies or assistant manager for larger companies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Valley Habitats Remodeling Inc.
- Collaborate with designer, client & subcontractors in planning home renovations and ADU construction on project $40k-$300k
- Disseminate project specifics to all parties involved to ensure continuity of work to be completed.
- Source, coordinate, sub-contractors, inspectors, and suppliers.
- Oversee logistics, including material delivery, equipment, personnel, resource allocation, and safety.
- Communicate with senior management & clients regarding timelines and budgets.
- Create job scopes, schedules, process change orders & invoicing.
- Work on-site with client to address changes or concerns.
- Direct in-house tradespeople.
- Assist with onsite construction tasks when necessary.
- Maintain quality standards to exceed customer expectations.
Foreman
Bulman Painting, Royall Painting
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Oversee all elements of residential painting projects both interior/exterior including cabinetry
- Coordinate logistics, manage budget, purchase materials.
- Oversee surface prep for painting,
- Orchestrate workflow and delegate tasks.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Expedite projects by implementing new processes, paint/coating applications.
- Manage painting crews.
- Direct crew members to ensure standards of excellence.
- Paint
Sales Associate
Bergdorf Goodman
02.2008 - 05.2015
- Sold limited edition jewelry and fragrances to the 1% from around the world
- Boosted annual JAR sales by 200%
- Doubled clientele base while fostering existing clientele.
- Recognized consistently for exceeding client expectations in providing outstanding customer service.
- Supervised ordering of rare and exclusive merchandise
- Oversaw staff scheduling.
- Merchandised JAR products including design & installation of in-store displays.
Contractor/Technical Director
Theatrical& Residential
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Served as assistant technical director for theatrical productions
- Directed construction, load-ins, load-outs for scenic elements, event displays, general construction
- Managed budgets, purchasing of materials, logistics, crew hiring and training
- Consulted with designers for project engineering, planning and execution
- Created and executed custom solutions for private residences and site-specific art installations
- Mentored inner-city theatre students in technical theatre and building techniques.
Education
BFA - Theatre
William Carey College
Hattiesburg, MS01.1992
Skills
- Impeccable customer service standards
- Outstanding communication skills
- Ability to read construction plans
- Familiar with Houzz, Zoho, M Office
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Sourcing
- Change order & invoice processing
- Job scope creation
- Work flow planning
- Time management
- Effective delegation
- Improvise solutions
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Foreman
Bulman Painting, Royall Painting
01.2016 - 11.2022
Sales Associate
Bergdorf Goodman
02.2008 - 05.2015
Contractor/Technical Director
Theatrical& Residential
01.2005 - 01.2008
Project Manager
Valley Habitats Remodeling Inc.
BFA - Theatre
William Carey College
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