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Terry Upshaw

Osawatomie,KS

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Utilities

City of Osawatomie
Osawatomie, Kansas
10.2021 - Current
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
  • Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
  • Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
  • Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.

Electric Superintendent

City of Osawatomie
Osawatomie, KS
07.2008 - 10.2021
  • Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing systems and processes related to construction operations.
  • Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
  • Assisted in preparing bids for new projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications and other documentation related to the project.
  • Negotiated changes or modifications in contracts as needed during the course of a project.
  • Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
  • Ensured that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
  • Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
  • Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
  • Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.

Education

Journeyman Lineman -

NJATC
03-2008

High School Diploma -

Osawatomie High School
Osawatomie, KS
05-1995

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Budget Control
  • Project Management
  • Staff Development
  • Operations Management
  • Hiring and Retention

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the year in 2022
  • Citizen of the year in 2023

Certification

  • Journeyman Lineman
  • Class A CDL
  • Class IV water operator KDHE

Timeline

Director of Utilities

City of Osawatomie
10.2021 - Current

Electric Superintendent

City of Osawatomie
07.2008 - 10.2021

Journeyman Lineman -

NJATC

High School Diploma -

Osawatomie High School

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