Wade Cermak
Ramsey, MN *****
OBJECTIVE:
Pursuing a career position, in which, I can utilize my vast knowledge
of custom millwork/store fixtures to help a company thrive and grow in
a positive direction.
EXPERIENCE:
Confidential (2008 to Present)
Position: Shop Foreman
Managed shop staff to perform their job tasks with the highest regard
to quality and workmanship. Reviewed staff progress, taught new
methods and researched new systems recommending paths of improvement.
Worked closely with both the office and shop staff to understand
initial job requirements, manage change orders and adds to provide a
more clearly defined method for eliminating mistakes. Maintain company
machines and purchased inventory. Performed cabinet making skills and
other essential duties required to complete workload.
Great Woods Cabinetry (2007 to 2008)
Position: Shop Foreman
Managed shop staff to perform their job tasks with the highest regard
to quality and workmanship. Reviewed staff progress, taught new
methods and researched new systems recommending paths of improvement.
Worked closely with both the office and shop staff to understand
initial job requirements, manage change orders and adds to provide a
more clearly defined method for eliminating mistakes. Maintain company
machines and purchased inventory. Performed cabinet making skills and
other essential duties required to complete workload.
Holdahl-Plymounth, MN (2007)
Position: Customer Service Rep.
Responsibilities: Assisted customers & contractors with purchasing
their needed materials required for the job orders.
Land of Lakes Tile & Stone-Albertville, MN (2006 to 2007)
Position: Field Measurer/Drafter/Installer
Responsibilities: Field measure, draft & install countertops for
commercial & residential projects.
North Bound Woodworks, Inc.-East Bethel, MN (2005 to 2006)
Position: Project Coordinator
Project Manager/Estimator/Drafter of custom cabinets/store fixtures.
Overseeing shipping/receiving, purchasing, drawing cabinets with
Cabinet Ware for cutting cabinets out with the CNC, cabinet making and
installations. Performed cabinet making skills and other essential
duties required to complete workload.
Excel Fixtures, LLC.-Princeton, MN (2/04 to 4/05)
Position: Project Manager
Responsibilities: Project Manager/Estimator/Drafter of custom
cabinets/store fixtures. Performed cabinet making skills and other
essential duties required to complete workload.
Ives Design, Inc.-Ham Lake, MN (10/94 to 11/03)
Position: Operations Manager/Supervisor
Responsibilities: Overseeing Estimating/Project Management, Drafting,
Purchasing, Scheduling install of jobs, Engineering, Shipping &
Receiving. Work closely on a daily basis with customers to insure
that the quality and workmanship meets their needs in a timely manner.
Coordination of store layout and custom cabinets and other related
products bring provided.
JPM Store Fixtures-Eden Prairie, MN (6/93 to 10/94)
Position: Project Manager/Estimator
Preformed material take-offs for custom store fixtures/commercial
casework to meet budget requirements. Project managed jobs to ensure
quality and workmanship exceeded customer expectations and meet
scheduled deadlines.
Proco Wood Products-Osseo, MN (1991 to 1993)
Position: Project Manager/Estimator
Preformed material take-offs for custom store fixtures/commercial
casework to meet budget requirements. Project managed jobs to ensure
quality and workmanship exceeded customer expectations and meet
scheduled deadlines.
JPM Store Fixtures-Eden Prairie, MN (1990 to 1991)
Position: Project Manager/Estimator
Preformed material take-offs for custom store fixtures/commercial
casework to meet budget requirements. Project managed jobs to ensure
quality and workmanship exceeded customer expectations and meet
scheduled deadlines.
MFI Industries Corp.-Coon Rapids, MN (1989 to 1990)
Position: Estimator
Preformed material take-offs for millwork, finished carpentry and
plastic laminated casework.
Worked closely with Architects/Contractors/Owners in preparing bid
quotations to their specifications.
QUALIFING SKILLS:
Several years experience as a manager/lead person in the commercial
millwork, casework and/or cabinet industry, directly related to
office/shop positions in this industry.
Ability to perform drafting/design, estimating and purchasing tasks
Strong communication and organizational skills
Performed cabinet making skills and other essential duties required
to complete workload.
Experience with programming CNC Router
High knowledge of AWI Standards
Ability to work closely and communicate with a diverse workforce
Ability to analyze and solve problems under stressful circumstances
Ability to teach new methods, research and recommend improvement for
new systems
Team player with a can do attitude