Terry Thomas
Christiansburg ,VA
Summary
Adept at enhancing project efficiency and quality, my tenure at Community Housing Partnership honed my carpentry expertise and collaborative skills. By streamlining processes and fostering client relationships, I significantly contributed to sustainable energy solutions and customer satisfaction. My background spans rigorous compliance to safety standards and innovative problem-solving, ensuring projects meet and exceed expectations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
CDL Driver 37 years clean MVR
Work History
Home Remodeling Assistant
Self Employed Services
08.2023 - Current
- Boosted efficiency on job sites by keeping work areas clean and organized throughout the duration of each project.
- Minimized waste during remodeling projects by accurately measuring materials before cutting or installation processes began.
- Enhanced customer trust in our services by conducting thorough post-project walkthroughs with clients to ensure complete satisfaction with the final result.
- Ensured accurate project documentation by diligently updating progress reports, inventory lists, and timekeeping records.
- Enhanced overall project quality by meticulously following design plans and paying close attention to detail during the execution of tasks.
- Delivered cost-effective solutions for clients'' home improvement needs by identifying opportunities for resource optimization without compromising quality standards.
- Prevented delays in project timelines through effective troubleshooting skills when faced with unforeseen challenges or complications during the remodeling process.
Inspector
Inspections S/S
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
Energy Auditor
Community Housing Partnership
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to finish the job on time and correctly
- Contributed to company growth by nurturing strong relationships with clients and handing out referral information
- Enhanced energy efficiency by conducting comprehensive audits and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Performed in-depth analysis of building systems, including HVAC, lighting, and controls to identify areas of improvement.
- Stayed current with industry trends by attending conferences and professional development seminars, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of best practices in energy auditing techniques.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented solutions through post-project monitoring and verification activities, ensuring long-term success in meeting energy goals.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by adhering to industry best practices and maintaining thorough documentation of work performed.
- Determined energy usage and identified potential areas for energy savings through evaluation and monitoring of energy systems, such as heating, A/C and ventilation.
Crew Team Member
Community Housing Partnership
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management
- Provided excellent customer service
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for both staff and customers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete customer service installations on time and cleaned yard
- Enhanced team productivity by effectively collaborating with colleagues on tasks and responsibilities.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
Warehouse Worke/Delivery Driver
Ferguson Enterprises LLC
09.2003 - 12.2017
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products
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- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Kept meticulous records of deliveries, including invoices, delivery confirmations, and any other required documentation to ensure accurate tracking and billing processes.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
Warehouse Worker/Crew Installer
United Cities Gas
09.1987 - 08.2003
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
Education
None - Business/Arts
Radford University
Radford, VACad /Realestate/Computers
New River Community College
Dublin, VAArt/Business - Business
Christiansburg High School
Christiansburg, VA06.1985
Skills
- Door hanging
- Framing construction
- Insulation work
- Fixture replacement
- Demolition experience
- Drywall installation
- Flooring installation
- Carpentry expertise
- Siding application
- Window installation
- Gutter maintenance
- Landscaping know-how
- Electrical
- Roofing repairs
- Permit acquisition
- Tiling proficiency
- Painting techniques
- Appliance setup
- Concrete pouring
- Fence erection
- Hand tool proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- Framing
- Window replacement
- Fixture installation
Accomplishments
Completed OSHA 30 training/ Safety Supervision Intructor at United Cities Gas Company/ Real Estate Class taken at NRCC/Safe Driving Awards for the entire time employed at Ferguson Enterprises
Certification
OSHA 30 Training/First Aid Training/CPR
Timeline
Home Remodeling Assistant
Self Employed Services
08.2023 - Current
Inspector
Inspections S/S
02.2022 - 08.2023
Energy Auditor
Community Housing Partnership
04.2021 - 02.2022
Crew Team Member
Community Housing Partnership
04.2021 - 08.2021
Warehouse Worke/Delivery Driver
Ferguson Enterprises LLC
09.2003 - 12.2017
Warehouse Worker/Crew Installer
United Cities Gas
09.1987 - 08.2003
None - Business/Arts
Radford University
Cad /Realestate/Computers
New River Community College
Art/Business - Business
Christiansburg High School
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