Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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William Seeley

Summary

Dynamic President/CEO with extensive experience in managing business operations and financial planning. Proven success in increasing customer satisfaction and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in project management, contract negotiation, budget management, and staff training, offering strong leadership and strategic direction to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President/ CEO

Cooley Contracting LLC
04.2020 - Current
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • 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.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversee and work with crews of up to 20 employees.
  • Negotiate and work with subcontractors to complete projects.
  • Scope of work includes but is not limited to plans reading, site clearing, layout, grades, excavation of subgrades, footings, drainages. setting forms, layout and rebar placement, pouring and finishing concrete, wood framing, steel buildings to completion.

Owner President/CEO

Cherry CreekStore
10.2016 - 09.2023
  • 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.
  • Worked side by side with my wife to successfully grow a small town general store into a staple of the community. We supplied the small rural community with a large selection of groceries, hardware, animal feed, vet supplies, etc.
  • Used my CDL to obtain supplies.

Field Mechanic/Oiler

Fann Contracting
03.2014 - 10.2016
  • Optimized inventory management, tracking spare parts usage, and ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and performing necessary repairs on various machinery.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes with the implementation of preventative maintenance plans for all field equipment.
  • Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects efficiently by organizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining high attention to detail.

Class A CDL Driver

J and B Trucking
05.2010 - 03.2014
  • Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
  • Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
  • Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel expenses, maintenance costs, and delivery information for reporting purposes.
  • MSHA certified
  • OSHA certified
  • Operated flat bed tractor trailer and end dump in the copper mining operations all over the state of AZ.

Concrete Form Setter and Finisher

Wantland and Sons Concrete
02.2006 - 05.2010
  • Optimized material usage by accurately calculating required quantities for each job task.
  • Supported successful project outcomes by proactively addressing potential issues during the planning phase.
  • Improved overall team efficiency by diligently maintaining a clean and organized work area.
  • Ran and worked with crews of up 30 employees
  • Multitasked by overseeing up to 6 projects at a time. including site layouts footings, elevations, grades, ordering of rebar, forms, concrete, and all other supplies to accomplish projects.

Equipment Operator/Journeyman Pipefitter

DD Haught
05.1996 - 02.2006
  • Started my construction career with DD Haught, Started as a laborer and obtained skills and quickly advanced to a pipefitter position, then operating a wide range of equipment including backhoes, loaders excavators, dozers, scrapers, and blades. Eventually worked wa up in the company and became a foreman where i ran crews of up to 30 people.
  • Work scope was mainly subdivision work that included underground utilities ( sewer, water, electrical conduit, gas, and communications), subgrade, roads, curb and gutter, and paving.

Education

High School Diploma -

Young Public School
Young, AZ
05-1996

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Budget Management
  • Company Representation
  • Operations Oversight
  • Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations
  • Contract Management
  • Staff Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Site Layout, including Reading Plans, Calculating Excavations, Ordering Materials
  • Working Closely With Subcontractors To Assure They Complete Their Tasks And Stay Within Their Scope Of Expertise
  • Cost Control

Accomplishments

    Obtained and still hold KB-2 Residential/Commercial General Contractors License in Arizona ROC # 333155

    Commercial Drivers License Class A with N (Tanker), T(Double/Triple) Endorsements

Certification

  • Arizona Commercial Drivers License
  • Journeyman Concrete Form Setter
  • Journeyman Concrete Finisher
  • Journeyman Equipment Operator

Timeline

President/ CEO

Cooley Contracting LLC
04.2020 - Current

Owner President/CEO

Cherry CreekStore
10.2016 - 09.2023

Field Mechanic/Oiler

Fann Contracting
03.2014 - 10.2016

Class A CDL Driver

J and B Trucking
05.2010 - 03.2014

Concrete Form Setter and Finisher

Wantland and Sons Concrete
02.2006 - 05.2010

Equipment Operator/Journeyman Pipefitter

DD Haught
05.1996 - 02.2006

High School Diploma -

Young Public School
William Seeley