WILLIAM T. CUMMINGS III
Santa Rosa Beach,FL
Summary
Proactive and adaptable professional with a readiness for leadership and the mindset to achieve any task. Strong focus on business management, customer-focused sales, and social media marketing. Known for reliability, effective problem-solving, time management, and networking. Committed to contributing towards team success and organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Trinity Fence Company LLC
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Skilled Fencing Contractor and Owner with expertise in installing, repairing, and customizing various fencing solutions.
- Secured various military contracts, commercial, and HOA projects by developing strategic connections with industry professionals.
- Elevate brand awareness and increase sales with targeted advertising and leveraging social media platforms.
- Manage customer relationships, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction throughout project lifecycle.
- Manage financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Open business accounts for banking and wholesale.
- Oversee and manage daily operations, ensuring timely project completion and high-quality standards.
- Measure potential jobs and provide customer with a detailed estimate on job cost.
- Train and mentor labor contractors on installation techniques and safety protocols.
- Coordinate and ensure that all materials and equipment are on the job site before the work day begins.
- Operate and maintain small/heavy machinery along with company trucks and trailers to transport materials and support site operations.
- Load fencing tools and materials for each specific job onto trucks before shift start and unload at job site.
- Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers to optimize material procurement and reduce costs.
- Implemented inventory management systems to track materials and minimize waste effectively.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Equipment Operator / Maintenance
Saylorcreek Sand Company
Des Moines, IA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Operated various heavy machinery such as load-trucks, excavators, skid-steers, and front-end loaders.
- Loaded sand and gravel into pick-up trailers and dump-trucks with skid-steers and front-end loaders.
- Repaired, replaced, and maintained parts for “Superior Aggre-Spec” wash plant.
- Oversaw plant production and monitored Sand Stackers while also carrying out other tasks such as loading clients trucks with sand and gravel and aiding co-workers.
- Connected Dredge machine from “off-season” and aided with operation and maintenance when needed.
- Emptied out all three of the different rock grade bins with loader after they were separated from the wash plant.
- Maintained a clean and functional loading site, grading the ground, and provided an evenly loaded sand pile following Iowa State Road specs.
Co-Owner
Kayla’s Creations
Brandenburg, KY
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Procure and fulfill daily orders.
- Maintain inventory.
- Market through social media platforms to increase sales.
- Operated and maintained printing equipment, including automatic presses and heat transfer machines.
- Create and design logos through Adobe Photoshop.
- Submit rough drafts to clients to gain their approval.
- Prepare machines for printing.
- Operate one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
- Collaborate with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and repair equipment.
- Keep up maintenance on printing/design equipment.
Manager / Crew Leader
MP Fencing Inc.
Brandenburg, KY
05.2015 - 12.2021
- D.O.D. trained and cleared for military base installations.
- Skid Steer and Mini Excavator operations.
- Disaster relief contractor.
- Measure/draw out job layouts.
- Estimate job and material expenses.
- Create and operate social media platforms.
- Build customer rapport.
- Speak with clients to answer questions and to sell our services.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Order/pick-up materials needed to complete jobs.
- Oversee the completion of jobs while ensuring timely project completion and maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Oversee and perform other types of work such as acoustic ceilings and blast pit construction on military base installations.
- Set and finish residential, commercial, industrial, and military grades of fencing.
- Operate small/heavy machinery along with driving company trucks and trailers.
- Load fencing tools and materials for each specific job onto trucks before shift start and unload at job site.
- Complete work in different weather conditions and on diverse ground types.
- Train newly hired crew members to execute their job roles.
- Keep warehouse organized with fully stocked fencing yard.
- Maintain vehicles and other equipment.
Sales Representative
Bill Collins Ford
Louisville, KY
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Identified customer needs/desires and provided them with solutions within their budget.
- Informed customers of promotions.
- Met target budgets.
- Followed-up with clients after vehicle delivery to assure quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
- Accompanied customers on test-drives explaining functionalities along the way while assuring the vehicle returns safely.
- Greeted clients on arrival with a smile to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
- Rearrange vehicle parking lot for better visualization.
- Communicated various purchasing options such as financing, leasing, or buying outright.
- Prepared sold vehicles for customers’ acquisition.
- Corresponded with sales managers and clients to reach an agreed final sale price.
- Secured internet and phone leads.
- Evaluated trade-ins.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meade County High School
Brandenburg, KY05.2016
Additional Accomplishments:
Skills
- Small Business Operations
- Business Branding
- Contract Negotiations
- Business development
- Project management
- Schedule management
- Sales strategies
- Social media marketing
- Networking
- Maintain Budget
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team Building and Leadership
- Job Estimating
- Safety and Compliance
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Computer Proficiency
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Proficient in Adobe Suite Software
- Results Orientated/Hands-on
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Dependability
- Open-minded
- Willingness to Learn
- Attention To Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Building Positive Rapport
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Proficient in use of Hand-Tools
- Proficient Carpentry
- Electrical apprenticeship
Timeline
Owner
Trinity Fence Company LLC
07.2022 - Current
Equipment Operator / Maintenance
Saylorcreek Sand Company
01.2022 - 06.2022
Co-Owner
Kayla’s Creations
02.2020 - 12.2021
Sales Representative
Bill Collins Ford
01.2018 - 11.2018
Manager / Crew Leader
MP Fencing Inc.
05.2015 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Meade County High School
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