William Grove
Harpers Ferry,WV
Summary
Proven leader and skilled problem-solver, adept in strategic planning and complex problem-solving from Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Dept. to Final Touch Construction LLC. Excels in heavy equipment operation and staff management, significantly enhancing project efficiency and safety. Demonstrated excellence in achieving results through effective team motivation and decision-making under pressure. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire
Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Dept.
01.2023 - Current
- Responded effectively to various types of emergencies, including structural fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and natural disasters.
- Collaborated with local agencies for coordinated disaster response efforts, increasing the effectiveness of resource allocation during emergencies.
- Improved overall community safety with proactive public education initiatives on fire prevention techniques and emergency preparedness.
- Designed customized training scenarios for firefighting drills that simulated real-life emergency situations to hone skills and improve performance under pressure.
Supervisor
Corparation of Shepherdstown
01.2010 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely procurement of high-quality materials at competitive prices while maintaining budget constraints.
- Repair water and sewer lines
- Snow removal
- Street repairs
- Oversee garbage,recycle and glass pick up
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Owner/Business Owner
Final Touch Construction LlC
03.2003 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Increased excavation efficiency by operating heavy machinery with precision and care.
- Ensured job site safety by consistently maintaining and inspecting equipment.
- Expedited project timelines by skillfully navigating tight spaces with large equipment, minimizing delays due to difficult site conditions.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through disciplined time management skills and efficient coordination with other trades onsite.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
Forman
Synder Environmental
02.2007 - 01.2010
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
- Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Expedited project timelines by quickly adapting to changing job requirements and adjusting workflows accordingly.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of drainage pipes.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
- Utilized [Type] equipment to excavate, install and backfill drainage pipes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Shenandoah Junction, WV05.1993
Skills
- Firefighting Equipment Operation
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Time Management Capabilities
- Fitness and Agility
- Pipe Laying Techniques
- Pipe threading
- Pipe installation
- Site coordination
- Installation and maintenance
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Goal-Oriented
- Framing Construction
- Worksite safety
- Hand and power tools
- Finish Carpentry
- Heavy Lifting
- Trench Safety
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Traffic Control
- Safety Procedures
- Equipment and tools
- Concrete finishing
- Wiring installation
- Electrical Repairs
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lighting Systems
- Electrical experience
Certification
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- fire 1
- hazmat operation
- vehicle awareness. operation and technician
- first aid ,cpr and aed
- nims 100,200,300,700 and 800
- license WV contractor
Timeline
Fire
Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Dept.
01.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Corparation of Shepherdstown
01.2010 - Current
Forman
Synder Environmental
02.2007 - 01.2010
Owner/Business Owner
Final Touch Construction LlC
03.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- fire 1
- hazmat operation
- vehicle awareness. operation and technician
- first aid ,cpr and aed
- nims 100,200,300,700 and 800
- license WV contractor
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