Travis Larson
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Construction Management Professional with over 30 years of experience overseeing Carpentry and Insurance Restoration. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, time management and customer satisfaction. Skilled in working under pressure without sacrificing necessary documentation. Motivated leader consistently enhancing productivity and efficiency. Competent representative with a clear understanding of construction documentation, coordination and the importance of timelines.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Trim Carpenter
DBA Travis E Larson
07.2017 - Current
- Efficiently estimate labor and materials to provide trim carpentry services.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Proficiently installed interior doors, trim moldings, custom staircases, cabinetry, countertops, hardware, ceramic tile showers and flooring to manufactures specifications.
- Maintained clean and safe jobsite following OSHA standards.
- Collaborated with superintendent and foreman to achieve target results
General Contractor
Larson Renovations
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large residential projects with budgets in excess of $150,000
- Assessed construction plans, pulled necessary permits, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site daily to better understand project scope, client desires and maintain trade schedule.
- Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements.
- Larson Renovations emphasized on creating open concepts in residential settings by eliminating load bearing walls and installing exposed or hidden support beams.
- Implemented change orders requested by designers, owners or inspectors to conform to updated demands.
General Manager of Operations
Flashpoint Restoration
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth introduction of Flashpoint Restoration.
- Established cliental base of American Family Insurance adjusters in Northwestern Wisconsin.
- Generated and processed $900k in insurance claims annually.
- Within 18 months orchestrated opening our second location servicing West Central Wisconsin.
- Used Microsoft Office and Xactimate to create estimates and documentation files
General Manager of Operations
Envirotech Insurance Restoration
04.2007 - 04.2010
- Established and maintained relationships with insurance adjusters.
- Execute daily communication ensuring customer and adjuster satisfaction.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and productivity.
- Headed initial visit to new loss, created scope of work, documented moisture readings and explained our intended process and ultimate objective to homeowner and insurance adjuster.
- Used Microsoft Office and Xactimate to create estimates and documentation of files
- Managed over 1.2 million in claims per year
Journeyman Carpenter
Wisconsin Carpenters Union Local 1074
07.1997 - 04.2007
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Attended apprenticeship program for four years and learned proper building practices for both residential and commercial applications.
- At completion of my second year of four i was promoted to journeyman pay and was carpenter communication to tower crane through radio and hand signals.
- Specialized in total station layout prior to forming linear footings, wall gang forms, steel stud framing and finish carpentry.
Log Home Builder /Landscape Supervisor
Lukes Log Homes And Landscaping
06.1992 - 06.1997
- Set standards for daily work expectations and created atmosphere of creativity and motivation.
- Communicated crew performance concerns to owner with recommendations for corrective action.
- Established relationships with various parties involved in landscaping process through strong leadership, constructive criticism and problem-solving skills.
- Monitored proper use of required personal protective equipment on crew to promote safe work environment.
Education
Awarded Certificate of Journeyman Status - Wisconsin Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI06.2007
Certificate of CAD Hours Completed - Architectural Drafting / Computer Aided Drafting
Northwest Technical Institute
Saint Paul, MN10.1993
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Eau Claire, WI06.1992
Skills
- Creating realistic timelines and relaying importance
- Maximizing efficiency without sacrificing quality
- Thorough project estimation and documentation
- Leading by positive example towards common goal
- Blueprint interpretation
- Representation of organization and services
- Establish and maintain professional relationships
- Identify existing issues and recommend multiple solutions
- Work both independently and collaboratively
Certification
- Certified Journeyman Carpenter, Wisconsin Carpenters Union Local 1074 - 2001
- CodeBlue Advanced Structural Drying - 2011
- IICRC Training -Water Damage Restoration (WRT) 2007
- IICRC Training - Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
- 2007
- Xactimate 25 -28 training 2007-2015
- Licensed General Contractor Wisconsin - 2013-2017
- HAAG Certified Residential Roof Inspector 2010
- Certified Schluter Systems Installer 2015
- Certified Wisconsin Lead Safe Company 2015
Timeline
Trim Carpenter
DBA Travis E Larson
07.2017 - Current
General Contractor
Larson Renovations
01.2013 - 06.2017
General Manager of Operations
Flashpoint Restoration
07.2010 - 01.2013
General Manager of Operations
Envirotech Insurance Restoration
04.2007 - 04.2010
Journeyman Carpenter
Wisconsin Carpenters Union Local 1074
07.1997 - 04.2007
Log Home Builder /Landscape Supervisor
Lukes Log Homes And Landscaping
06.1992 - 06.1997
Awarded Certificate of Journeyman Status - Wisconsin Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificate of CAD Hours Completed - Architectural Drafting / Computer Aided Drafting
Northwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
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