James Givens

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O’Fallon, MO *3368

314-***-****

abwkt9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

• Strong background in construction/project management, estimating, sales and customer service.

• Extensive technical knowledge/field use of all brands of construction products for all phases of construction.

• Detail-oriented and accurate; excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excel within fast-paced, high-pressure environments; proficient in meeting strict deadlines.

• Communicate effectively with employees and management personnel at all levels.

• Computer experience includes OnScreen Takeoff 3.8, Paint Estimating Pro (excel), Microsoft Office, and Made 2 Manage.

• Excellent blueprint reading/interpretation and takeoff skills.

• Current member, Painters District Council #2, St. Louis, MO, Local Affiliate #46.

EXPERIENCE:

SPECIALIZED COATINGS, INC., St. Louis, MO 2006 – 2007; October 2011 - Present

Project Manager/Estimator/Superintendent/Owner

• Estimate all jobs using the Developed Area Method (endorsed by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America – PDCA) by

measuring blueprints and all substrates and surface areas to be protected, prepared, finished, or painted.

• Experience in Floor Area Method, Labor and Market Pricing, and Unit Costing Estimation.

• Monitor all projects focusing on quality control and professionalism. Exceed customer satisfaction by meeting or beating strict

finish schedule deadlines while producing a safe, high quality product.

FAYE-LINDSEY CONSTRUCTION SALES, LLC July 2010 - Present

Authorized Sales Representative

• Increase sales and coordinate shipments of automated drywall finishing tools and drywall sanding heads both domestically and

internationally.

STRAIT-FLEX INTERNATIONAL, O’Fallon, MO 2000-2002; August 2007- December 2009

VP New Product Development

• Work closely with plant engineers in research and design for new product development.

• Senior Salesman responsible for all domestic and international key accounts; managing and training all field salesmen.

• Coordinate sales trips targeting the end user to maximize market penetrations in domestic and international demographics.

• Designed product specification and submittal manuals, company/sales procedures, and assisted marketing campaigns.

Previous Title: Technical Services/Sales Representative

• Traveling Technical Services and Sales Representative covering the entire United States for a major manufacturer of drywall

finishing products.

• Implemented a training syllabus for Strait-Flex products to be part of the day to day training curriculum at the JATC (Journeymen

Apprenticeship Training Center) for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) apprenticeship program across

North America as well as instructional application literature for new products.

LARAMIE DRYWALL COMPANY, St. Louis, MO January 2004 – December 2005

Superintendent/Estimator

• Managed drywall finishing construction operations for second largest union residential drywall contractor in St. Louis, Missouri

during that time period; company achieved multi-million dollar annual sales while employing 100 to 300. Served as Superintendent

over manpower as well as Project Management and Quality Control over multi-unit condominium/apartment communities, inner

city housing projects, retirement communities, and over 1,000 single family residences annually.

• Improved quality standards by employing top level manpower from outside companies. Assisted/re-trained existing employees to

increase production. Patrolled jobsites to ensure a high level of quality was maintained at all times.

• Decreased closing walkthrough and one year warranty hours by over 50%.

NIEHAUS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, St. Louis, MO 1995 – 2000; 2002 – 2004; 2007

Taping Foreman

James Givens

15 White Dove Ct

O’Fallon, MO 63368

314-***-****

abwkt9@r.postjobfree.com

• Served as second and third shift Foreman at the Boeing Missile Plant in Decatur, Alabama which was the largest heated and air

conditioned building in North America at that time. This was the highest profiting project in the company’s 100-year history.

• Major additional projects include the St. Louis Dome Stadium, Kiel Center Addition/Renovations, St. Louis Galleria, Defense

Mapping, Eagleton Federal Courthouse, Harrah’s and Ameristar Casinos, and several area Hospitals.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Southeast Missouri State University – Cape Girardeau, MO.

• Coatings Consultants, Inc. Estimation School - Commercial and industrial painting, drywall finishing, plaster, wall coverings

and specialized wall coatings systems and estimation. West Palm Beach, FL (endorsed by the PDCA and IUPAT).

• OSHA 30 Safety Certification

• Productivity Prescription Certificate – Managing and Leading Personnel (PDCA).

• NACE Certified – CIP No.15028, NACE Headquarters - Houston, TX.

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