Vito Rogers
Chesterfield,MI
Summary
Dynamic Owner/Operator at VPR Construction LLC with a proven track record in operations management and project delivery. Expert in finish carpentry and skilled in negotiating contracts, enhancing client relationships. Developed safety protocols that significantly reduced workplace incidents, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in construction.
Remodeling professional with a solid background in transforming spaces through precise carpentry and innovative designs. Known for attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively within a team to achieve outstanding results. Skilled in project management, woodworking, and adapting to dynamic work environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
VPR Construction LLC
03.2009 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring project timelines and budgets were consistently met.
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers to streamline workflow and enhance project delivery efficiency.
- Developed safety protocols that reduced workplace incidents and promoted a culture of safety on job sites.
- Oversaw quality control processes to guarantee compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Trained and mentored new hires, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, leading to increased business opportunities and stronger client relationships.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Installed drywall, siding, and other structural components.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Mixed and poured concrete for a variety of projects.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Assisted in digging, trenching, and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Worked as a carpenter and mason on our job sites.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint, and hand tools.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes, and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
- Installed doors and hardware for commercial and Industrial products.
- Worked with carpenters in constructing new homes, installing frames, and assembling roofing structures.
- Repaired and replaced broken or worn-out wooden components in buildings.
- Set up and broke down scaffolding, shoring, and other support systems to meet project requirements.
- Covered surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.
- Installed various window types in both residential and commercial buildings.
- Specialized in fitting sliding doors and hinged doors with special-order glass panels.
- Adjusted window frames to provide an exact fit of new window panes.
- Mentored junior installers, sharing knowledge and best practices to improve overall team performance.
- Repaired plasterwork or wallboard around existing window frames or replaced unsalvageable frames.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes, and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on the shifting needs of the project.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Installed tile flooring in residential homes and commercial buildings.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to cut, shape, and install tile.
- Cut and prepared tiles for installation following precise measurements and job specifications.
- Completed skilled repairs of existing tile installations.
- Used power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications for projects.
- Leveled surfaces using plywood and mortar before laying marble and tile.
- Placed marble and tiles into place using spacers to achieve proper spacing for grout application.
- Determined and implemented the best layout to achieve the desired pattern.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Education
GED -
Glen Mills
Concordville PASkills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Budget development
- Recruiting and hiring
- Cost management
- Load security
- Trailer maintenance
- Commercial driving
- Basic maintenance
- Finish carpentry
- Hand and power tools
- Measuring and cutting
- General laborer
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools proficiency
- Residential construction
- Demolition work
- Carpentry expertise
- Tool maintenance
- Flooring installation
- Blueprint reading
- Window installation
- Drywall hanging
- Commercial construction experience
- Structural repairs
- Hand tools mastery
- Painting and staining
- Remodeling projects
- Inspection and repair
- Material estimation
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Wall paneling
- Equipment management
- Cabinet making
- Concrete forming
- Drywalling
- Scaffolding setup
- Custom woodworking
- Construction management
- Ceiling construction
- Insulation installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Roofing expert
- Building code compliance
- Project management
- Countertop installation
- Furniture building
- Joinery techniques
- Scaffolding construction
- Weatherproofing structures
- Shelving installation
- Pergola construction
- Edge joining
- Staircase construction
- Custom cabinetry expert
- Custom furniture creation
- Carpentry techniques
- Repair and maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Basic electrical
- Heavy equipment operation
- Layout planning
- Door installation
- Wood restoration
- Tile setting
- Basic plumbing
- Building renovation
- Worksite organization
- Drilling and framing
- Mathematic calculations
- Woodwork assembly
- Deck and walkway construction
- Deck building
- Flooring construction
- OSHA training
- Roofing installation
- Cabinetry installation
- Carpentry and woodworking
- Caulking and crack filling
- Painting restoration
- Brush technique mastery
- Glass painting
- Acrylic painting techniques
Timeline
Owner/Operator
VPR Construction LLC
03.2009 - Current
GED -
Glen Mills