Project Construction

PAR A. WESTMAN

P.O. Box ******

Celebration, FL *4747

Cell: 407-***-**** - ********@***.***

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Abilities

International professional experience, communicates effectively with others, meticulous with exceptional objectivity and

leadership skills.

Hard-working, well rounded candidate who strives to achieve professional and personal goals while meeting deadlines.

Experienced working in challenging environments utilizing acquired technical, analytical

and business skills.

Employment History

Apprenticeship Instructor (Masonry)

10/2000 - Current

OCPS - Mid Florida Tech

Orlando, FL

(Part-time during school year)

Responsible for teaching mason apprentices to become journeymen following a three (3) year

technical apprenticeship program. Weekly instructional classes (Saturday) as well as hands on

performance classes in a workshop lab or job site environment. Mentoring and instructing students

in vocational training, concrete and CMU/Brick masonry installation discipline working in the

construction industry. Train the Trainer annual training required for Instructor’s certification and

teaching credentials. (Part-time Instructor – Seasonal: September - May)

Owner/President (Masonry Contractor)

06/1999 - Current

VIKING Masonry Inc.

Celebration, FL

Managed, coordinated, and supervised the construction process from conceptual development

stage through final construction in a timely and economical basis. Reviewed designs for buildings,

roads, bridges, or other projects, oversight of the organization, project estimating, time-lines,

scheduling, and implementation of the project to execute those designs. Responsible for

coordinating and managing employees, budgets, project schedules, and contracts, use of

materials, tools, and equipment; and the quality of construction, worker productivity, and safety.

Responsible for all construction projects including custom residential, large commercial jobs,

specializing in both hardscape and landscape design and installation.

Read blueprints, estimate projects, layout & design, construct scaffolding, mix mortar, build leads,

lay block, brick, install pavers, glass block, natural and cultured stone, cast stone, architectural

block, veneers, driveways, patios, walkways, fireplaces, walls, exterior & interior, commercial and

residential, new construction, remodel / renovations and building additions. Operate forklift,

bobcat, stone cutting tools, laser level and all masonry equipment.

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Experienced stone mason with 25 years skilled in all aspects of the masonry trade. Specialize in

high end custom stone, brick and architectural block.

Mason Apprentice

01/1997 - 05/1999

Pyramid Masonry Inc.

Orlando, FL

Erected scaffolding, stocked materials, supplied masons with product, mixed mortar, cut and

cleaned masonry units, pumped grout, lay, align and join brick and block. Worked with concrete

and stone, installed specialty masonry materials. Commercial projects was on the wall after 90

days, laid block, built leads, assisted foreman, operated forklift, block/brick saws, masonry tools

and equipment.

Assisted masons in day to day on the job essentials of commercial masonry installations including

building leads, stone, brick and block set up and striking.

Owner/President

01/1989 - 12/1996

Vinsta Tradgardsanlaggning & Fastighetsbyra ABg

Stockholm, Sweden

Managed, coordinated, and supervised employees, estimating, contracts, budgets, scheduling

and overview of all construction projects including custom residential and commercial projects,

specialized in hardscape and landscape design including installation.

Monitored compliance with building and safety codes and construction regulations. Regularly

reviewed engineering and architectural drawings, ensured compliance with plans and schedules.

Tracked and controlled construction costs against project budget to avoid cost overruns.

Residential remodeling and build-outs, partnered consistently with owners/project managers and

personally involved in the design process, primary focus in natural stone and brick paver

installations.

Commercial construction projects, i.e., office buildings and/or industrial complexes, managed site

preparation, including land clearing, sewage/drainage systems; landscaping and road

construction; building construction, including excavation and laying of foundations, erection of

structural masonry framework, floors, walls, roofs; and building systems.

Evaluated and determined appropriate construction methods, utilized cost-effective planning and

scheduling. Divided all required construction site activities into logical steps, budgeted time

required to meet established deadlines. Applied sophisticated estimating, scheduling techniques

and specialized software. Responsible for ensuring that all work was completed by scheduled

deadline.

*Winter months: NKR-Furniture Assembly Tech, assembled furniture items; desks, chairs,

bookcases, computer work stations, entertainment centers, etc. on premise in retail stores,

offices, educational institutions and custom homes according to quality specifications.

Manager

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10/1987 - 10/1990

Q-8 Gulf Bensin Station

Stockholm, Sweden

Managed all day-to-day vendor relationships to determine optimal assortment of products,

inventory levels, pricing of products, display and inventory of products. Partnered with vendors to

determine optimal delivery schedule. Evaluated daily store operations to identify opportunities for

improvement, potential areas of risk, and best practice learning. Developed marketing strategies

and programs to improve customer count and drive higher conversion rate; mission foundation for

programs was to deliver best-in-class customer experience.

Hired and trained personnel, prepared work schedules, and assigned employees to specific

duties, i.e., customer service, automobile maintenance items, and convenience store merchandise

including food items.

Developed sales goals and targets; met or exceeded P&L objectives including sales, margin,

inventory shrinkage, payroll & controllable operating expenses. Balanced books daily using

designated software to ensure proper accounting of all purchases, sales, accounts payable /

receivable and inventory levels; verified all employee drop envelopes and closed books at the end

of the month.

Reconciled cash with gasoline pump meter readings, sales slips, and credit card charges.

Maintained fuel pumps and other station related equipment to maximize customer satisfaction.

Provided General Manager regular updates on operational issues associated with the site.

Tragardsmastare (Landscape Technician)

06/1985 - 10/1987

Peterssons Tragardsanlaggningen AB

Stockholm, Sweden

Previewed landscaping blueprints, reviewed plans with team leader, and implemented the

landscape construction plan. Operated a variety of mechanical equipment, direct interaction with

clients, responded to all client requests, including project changes and provided all final walk-

through verification at project completion.

Assisted the team leader in completing timesheets, work orders, change orders, material

requisitions and client tickets. Worked closely with the team leader/project managers in planning

and organizing the project, ensured sufficient resources and materials were available and project

completion was time-efficient.

Helped manage a team of two or more employees, briefed team leaders/project managers daily,

made recommendations on project status, personnel issues, and/or client concerns. Assisted with

employee training and policy updates.

Chef’s Assistant

05/1980 - 06/1985

Restaurang Vikan

Stockholm, Sweden

Assisted the Executive Chef with supervision and participated in the preparation of a wide variety

of food and gourmet menu items. Estimated food needs, reviewed inventory, assure adequate

supplies available, quality control, requisitioned food and other supplies from stockroom and/or

commissary.

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Performed skilled cooking and food preparation. Coordinated food service activities to ensure

meals were prepared at scheduled times. Supervised storage and use of leftover foodstuffs and

uncooked products. Inspected, supervised and participated in the cleaning of all aspects of

kitchen.

Trained and instructed employees in cooking, food preparation and food handling techniques;

supervised subordinate cooks during a minor portion of the employee’s work time, where duties

included assigning, reviewing and evaluating work.

Supervised the kitchen on the Chef’s regularly scheduled days off. Responsibilities included

opening and securing kitchen and dining facilities. Maintained records of food prepared, served

and supplies used. Assisted in evaluating new recipes and culinary products.

Education

Completion Date

Issuing Institution

Qualification

Course of Study

05/2000

Mid-Florida Tech

Vocational School Certificate

Bricklayer Certification

06/1981

Kristinabergs Gymnasiet Institute (University)

Associates Degree

Culinary

Completion

05/2000

07/2002

07/2007

Additional Information

anguages:

• Swedish, Norwegian and English (written and verbal fluency)

olunteer Experience:

• 2007 Future Builders of America - Florida Home Builders Association Foundation Staff

Training Day - Lakeland, FL

• 2000; 2005, 2007 & 2008 Habitat for Humanity - Orlando, FL

References provided upon request.

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