Wendell Specker
Centerview,MO
Summary
Entrepreneurial owner with experience and a solid history of business success. Built operations from the ground up, with strategic and scalable approaches to achieve job completion. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Exceptional pragmatic skills to facilitate favorable results.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter Foreman
Smith Construction & Property Services
Odessa, MO
03.2023 - Current
- Managed crews
- Met with home owners
- Executed the building and finish construction of homes and outbuildings from blueprint plans
- Equipment operator
Insurance Agent
Farm Bureau Insurance
Blue Springs, MO
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed insurance accounts
- Sold property, casual, life, and auto policies
- Had office in Blue Springs, Missouri
Owner
Specker Construction
Odessa, Missouri
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed day-to-day activities
- Taking calls and meeting with clients
- Assessing property in detail to determine work to be done, either new construction or existing structures
- Estimating job cost, building, and resource requirements
- Manages and oversaw projects to completion ranging from roofing, basement foundation repair, remodeling, to complete home building
- Foreman on job, managing employees
- Provided skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced workmanship to customers
- Worked with home and business owners to achieve high level of
Installer
Schefers Roofing Company
Grain Valley, Missouri
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Installer of TPO commercial roofing materials on large industrial buildings.
- Sheet metal installer on Amazon buildings, and other large box store buildings.
Owner
Specker Construction
Odessa, Missouri
06.2010 - 04.2019
- Owned and operated a construction business, building homes, roofing, concrete finishing, excavation, and remodeling.
Project Manager
Red Hammer Roofing
Kansas City, Missouri
04.2009 - 06.2010
- Oversaw complete roofing projects from start to finish.
- Handled contracts between the company and clients.
- Handled contracts between the company and subcontractors.
- Created and managed schedules for roofing jobs.
- Met with clients and insurance agents, and communicated between them for satisfactory results for the client.
- Created and managed budgets for roofing jobs.
- · Communicated and scheduled with subcontractors
- Led a team of coworkers and subcontractors for the completion of jobs.
- Oversaw the quality of workmanship and safety control.
- Solved problems and issues that arose.
Finish Carpenter
Trail Boss Conversions
Bates City, Missouri
02.2005 - 04.2009
- Installer of commercial roofing materials on large industrial buildings
- Oversaw complete roofing projects from start to finish
- Handled contracts between company and clients
- Handled contracts between company and subcontractors
- Created and managed schedules for roofing jobs
- Met with clients and insurance agents and communicated between them for satisfactory results for the client
- Created and managed budgets for roofing jobs
- Communicated and scheduled with subcontractors
- Led a team of coworkers and subcontractors for completion of jobs
- Oversaw quality of workmanship and safety control
- Problem solved issues that arose
Owner
Specker Construction
Odessa, Missouri
04.2003 - 08.2005
- Residential home builder
- Home-site excavation
- Reading blueprints, redesigned floor plans, external views, and roof lines
- Oversaw purchase of materials and supplies from construction merchandising suppliers
- Contracted and hired subcontractors, overseeing detail work
- Performed construction work including: rough-in, roofing, concrete, wiring, plumbing, and flooring
- Dealt with realtors and clients for purchase of homes
Roofer
Lueck Roofing Company
Odessa, Missouri
04.1995 - 08.2003
- Skilled workman on a professional roofing crew specializing in asphalt and wood shake shingle applications.
- Repaired and replaced the roof membrane, sub-roofing, sheathing, and base materials.
- Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
- Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
Odessa, MO05.1986
Skills
- Job site maintenance
- Safety processes and procedures
- Schedule management
- Material prepping
- Assignment Delegation
- Labor Relations
- KPI Management
- Marketing tactics
- Sales Leadership
- Bidding Processes
- Cost Reduction
- Talent Development
- OSHA certified
- Employee Development
- Strategic Project Planning
- Customer Relations
- Product Branding
- Cash Flo Optimization
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Quality Management Systems
- Project Estimating
- Design Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Team Oversight
Certification
Accident and Health Insurance Producer
Property/Casualty Insurance Producer
Life Insurance Producer
License # 3002137911
NPN# 20458012
Affiliations
I met my wife in high school and we have been married for 38 years. I love playing with the grandkids, gardening, and going to church. My wife and I enjoy camping, reading, playing games and hosting family get-togethers. We have 4 grown children and 13 grandkids - ages range from 15 to 11 months. I have a lot of great years ahead of me and am looking forward to watching my family grow.
Timeline
Carpenter Foreman
Smith Construction & Property Services
03.2023 - Current
Insurance Agent
Farm Bureau Insurance
09.2021 - 03.2023
Owner
Specker Construction
05.2020 - 09.2021
Installer
Schefers Roofing Company
04.2019 - 05.2020
Owner
Specker Construction
06.2010 - 04.2019
Project Manager
Red Hammer Roofing
04.2009 - 06.2010
Finish Carpenter
Trail Boss Conversions
02.2005 - 04.2009
Owner
Specker Construction
04.2003 - 08.2005
Roofer
Lueck Roofing Company
04.1995 - 08.2003
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
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