William Cook
Summary
Dependable and hard working Manager/Owner of custom residential and commercial cabinet company with 35 plus years of experience. Seasoned in customer, contractor, and vendor relationships, managing/training employees in all aspects of business operations
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Custom Builder
Century Casework
Lawrenceville, Georgia
2020 - Current
- Specializing in reception areas, nurses stations, hotel bar areas, custom design cabinetry, and custom wall panels
- Assist engineering and design departments
- Proficient in all aspects of custom manufacturing
Owner/President
Classic Caseworks LLC
Kennesaw, Georgia
1985 - 2011
- Coordinated with contractors, architects, and homeowners to ensure timely project completion and adherence to specifications
- Recruited and trained qualified employees to meet project service needs effectively
Vice President
Classic Caseworks LLC
- Organized and assigned all aspects of projects to job superintendents, service technicians, and contract workers in meeting and/or exceeding job completion, deliveries, and installations
- Assisted in management of business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports, ordering supplies/job materials, and overseeing payroll and expense reports
Foreman
Classic Caseworks LLC
- Successfully managed a team of 7 to 15 employees for commercial and residential construction projects, completing projects ahead of projection date
- Assisted production and field personnel in production, delivery, and installation
- CNC operator
Lead Kitchen Designer
Home Depot
Marietta, Georgia
2000 - 2002
- Designed custom kitchens/baths, led and managed resolution of all project needs during project until completion
- Trained and developed employees in customer service and kitchen design
- 20/20 software
Education
High School Diploma -
Walton High School
Marietta, GA2 Years -
Kennesaw College
Kennesaw, GASkills
- Project/Operations management
- Superb management skills
- Customer service expert
- Resolution oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Organized and detail oriented
- Effective team player
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong work ethic
- Works well under pressure
Accomplishments
- Started employment as a general laborer within 5 years promoted to shop foreman supervising team of 7 to 15, becoming Vice President 12 years later then company owner
- Increased sales from $800k to $1.5 million within 5 years
- Managed and produced commercial cabinetry for high profile clients including Coca Cola, BellSouth Mobility, Budweiser, Lockheed Martin, Georgia Tech University, and Emory Hospital
Timeline
Lead Custom Builder
Century Casework
2020 - Current
Owner/President
Classic Caseworks LLC
1985 - 2011
Vice President
Classic Caseworks LLC
Foreman
Classic Caseworks LLC
Lead Kitchen Designer
Home Depot
2000 - 2002
High School Diploma -
Walton High School
2 Years -
Kennesaw College