Open To Work
Wyatt Smith
Watseka,IL
Summary
Dynamic business owner with extensive experience at Smith Construction, adept in financial budgeting and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing operations and enhancing safety practices, while effectively managing subcontractor schedules. Strong interpersonal skills foster client relationships, driving project success and revenue growth. Skilled in hydraulic systems and maintenance management. Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Smith Construction
Watseka, IL
06.1995 - Current
- Maintained disciplined work habits and consistent reliability.
- Directed daily operations for Smith Construction projects.
- Coordinated subcontractor schedules across active job sites.
- Reviewed bids, contracts, and project scope documents.
- Handled permits, inspections, and compliance paperwork.
- Supported client communication from project start through closeout.
- Tracked budgets, invoices, and material orders.
- Applied safety practices across construction crews.
- Trained staff on company procedures and jobsite standards.
- Maintained records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Led daily business operations and provided guidance when needed.
- Set pricing for products and services using cost and market review.
- Promoted business through social media to strengthen brand identity and generate revenue.
- Interviewed, trained, and supervised employees.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for supplies and services.
- Monitored cash flow to support accurate budgeting of resources.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Resolved issues through detailed research and quick decision-making.
- Used strong verbal skills to engage customers and identify needs and requirements.
Janitorial Assistant
FGC Family Guidance Center
Manteno, IL
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Supported maintenance, repair, and janitorial work across facility spaces.
- Completed repair tickets for offices, therapy rooms, and common areas.
- Checked for safety hazards and fixed issues in patient care spaces.
- Helped clean, set up, and reset rooms for center activities.
- Cleaned work areas to keep environment safe and free of debris or hazardous materials.
- Used hand tools and power tools to finish repair work.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to find, reduce, and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Helped install new machinery and equipment.
- Worked with building managers to review ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Herscher High School
Herscher, IL05-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Drafting
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, ILSkills
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems expertise
- Workplace safety practices
- Financial budgeting and analysis
- Functional team leadership
- Supervision experience in operations
- Proficient in Windows and Excel
- Computer skills proficiency
- Change management expertise
- Mathematical proficiency
- Cost accounting knowledge
- Understanding of schematics
- Electrical diagnostics and maintenance
- Forklift certified operator
- Heavy machinery operation skills
- Strong interpersonal abilities
- Production planning and scheduling expertise
- Manufacturing safety management experience
- Detail-oriented maintenance management
- Interpersonal skills
- Production scheduling
- Fiscal management
- Budgeting
- Computer operation
- Team leadership
- Production planning
- Safety management experience within manufacturing industry
- Electrical diagnostics
- Attention to detail
- Maintenance management
- Electrical equipment repair
- Electrical systems
- Manufacturing
- Team management
- Operating heavy equipment
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
- Task prioritization
- Driving
Personal Information
Driving License: Driver's License
Certification
Passenger Endorsement, May 2026 to April 2030, Home Inspection Certification Illinois, December 2007 to December 2009, State of Illinois Certified Home Inspector, Driver's License
Languages
English
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workTimeline
Janitorial Assistant
FGC Family Guidance Center
03.2026 - 07.2026
Business Owner
Smith Construction
06.1995 - Current
High School Diploma -
Herscher High School
Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Drafting
Kankakee Community College