JAMES P. NICKELS

*N*** Campton Crossings St. Charles, IL 60175

630-***-**** acqg9r@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Highly motivated professional with 25+ years of experience

Computer based accounting, record keeping, and data base management

Computer education; Windows XP and Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007

Trained as Scout Master for Boy Scouts of America

Motivated 30+ families to actively participate in the goals espoused by the Boy Scouts of America

Work well with and support a diverse workplace

Actively participated in recruiting employees; training and mentoring their advancement

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Electrical, flooring, concrete, asphalt installation estimator; contract proposals, scope review, post contract communications and documentation, including computer generated red-lining of PDF documents

Interpretation of installation plans and specifications

Administrative assistant; office supply requisition, appointment scheduling, and initial telephone contact

Inventory, shipping and receiving experience

Executive Vice-President of Chicago based Real Estate Company with 20+ employees

Owned and operated various small business ventures requiring interaction with multiple professionals as well as state/local officials

Contracting, sub-contracting and project management experience

Physically participated in most trade activities, including but not limited to; painting,

plumbing, boiler/furnace installation and maintenance, carpet cleaning, small appliance

maintenance, window installation, landscaping, electrical, flooring and assorted skills

necessary for the maintenance of Real Estate including contracting and supervising trade work

Certification

Illinois State Teaching Certificate 162421

NECA basic estimating

Education

Masters in curriculum and instruction: Reading

Grand Canyon University - Presidents List 2011

Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts Degree – Graduated with Honors 1981

Secondary Teaching Certification in U.S. History

Major: Education - Minor: U.S. History

Truman College Chicago, IL

Associate of Arts Degree – Graduated with Honors 1979

Additional Training

Elgin Community College Elgin, IL

University of Illinois Champaign, IL

Boy Scouts of America Wood Badge Training St. Charles, IL

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Honors and Awards

Baden Powell Team Camp Award

Dean’s List – Multiple Recipient

President’s List, Master’s program

Law Day – Illinois State Essay Winner

Order of the Arrow – Brotherhood

Phi Beta Kappa Society – Academic Honors

Demonstrated Skills

Communication

Recognized for excellence in listening

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Commended for ability to manage customer relationships

Supervision

Controlled millions of dollars worth of inventory including ordering and displaying product

Managed maintenance, preventative maintenance and scheduling for multi-million dollar operation

Manage staff receiving, storage and documentation of all products

Control shipping, including picking and packing products for delivery

Handled all HR functions for 8 employees

Explorer Scouting– piloted new program in Chicago high school system

Scoutmaster – Assisted in starting a new Boy Scout troop

Adventure Scouting – Assisted with the pilot fly fishing/conservation program

Thunderbird Youth Training/Leader– program aimed at 100+ youth 14-20 years

Teaching/Training

Completed student teaching at Gordon Tech High School, Chicago, IL

Conducted over 50 workshops with average attendance of 20 youth

Mentored average of 10 youth monthly

Trained 8-10 new employees

National Youth Leadership Training Staff

Volunteer Activities

Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America St. Charles, IL

Chair, Tenant/Landlord Committee Village of Addison, IL

Architectural control committee St. Charles, IL

Home Owners Association Secretary St. Charles, IL

Home Owners Association President St. Charles, IL

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Professional Experience

Estimator

Lorusso Cement Contractors, Inc. 2/2015 to present

Estimate concrete, asphalt, and excavation as well as manage awarded projects

Warehouse Manager 10/2012-2/2015

Custom Personalization Solutions Company Bolingbrook, IL

Manage Pick/Pack, shipping/receiving

Inventory control and management

Plumbing, electric, and pneumatic installation

Janitorial and general building maintenance

Estimator 2007-10/2012

Mascal Electric Company DeKalb, IL

Estimate electrical installations using installation plans and specifications

Create, file and track all proposals for pending projects; follow up leads

Team work completing all projects

Dispatch electricians, procure materials for specific projects

Receivables and inventory

Stock service vehicles

Order materials and arrange for on-time delivery

Proficient in computer assisted estimating; McCormick

Developed data base of distributors, architects, and contractors

Vice-President 1979-2007

Keith E. Nickels Incorporated Chicago, IL

Real estate sales and management

Contracting for and rehabbing of Real Estate investments

Accounting

Maintained professional relationships: CPA, attorneys, city inspectors, R.E. sales associates

American Tile Supply Incorporated 1994-1997

Owner operator of a Chicago based floor covering company

Maintained accounts and working relationship with every major flooring supplier

Managed work assignments and crews to complete contracted work projects

Estimated installations

Grind and Brew Coffee House 1997-2001

Built a coffee house restaurant from the bottom up

Managed all aspects of venture

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