KENNETH J. VAN DAALWYK
Appleton, Wisconsin 54914
Mobile; 920-***-****, e-mail; ******************@*****.***
PROFILE Years of experience in most areas of construction including
drafting, sales, production mgmt. and building.
Experienced in 40+ brands of sunrooms to better handle problem
solving and design improvements .
WORK HISTORY
2013-present SUNROOM SERVICES Self employed
(30+ sunrooms and other projects)
Installation subcontractor to Sunroom Design Group/Tundraland.
` Jobsite management of large scale full turn-key projects with
other crews and contractors.
I have a fully equipped truck and trailer for full service
deployment.
2006-2013 Leisure Living L.L.C. (a Four Season Sunrooms franchise); Lees
Summit, Missouri / Alenco; Lenexa Kansas
Senior Installer and Trainer (450+- sunrooms, awnings, windows,
and service projects)
Trained 6 new crews, product improvement, troubleshooting and
service
Work with production department on displays, new showroom,
designs, etc.
Revising installation procedures with documents and photos and
plans to do video as well.
2005-2006 Accent Sunrooms, LLC.; Appleton, Wisconsin
Partner, Manager
Setup of a sunroom business with a partner, securing
franchises, staffing an office and acquiring subcontractors,
Developing product ordering, record keeping, training and
installations. Assist in sales, and presentations.
1999-2006 SUNROOM SERVICES Self employed
(100+- sunrooms and other projects)
Installation subcontractor to three general contractors in the
North-East Wisconsin area.
Dealer status with Global Solariums of Vancouver, Wa. with
several installs in and out of Wisconsin.
1998-1999 Remodeling and Design Group, Inc..(a Four Seasons Sunrooms
franchise); Menasha, Wisconsin
Production Management
Customer and site evaluation, job pricing, engineering and
permitting
Drafting, detailing, ordering and material takeoffs
Inventory control, equipment servicing, and final job cost-outs
1995-1998 Northern Comfort Ind., Sunroom Division (a CraftBilt-Better
Living franchise); Kaukauna, Wisconsin
Production Management Similar to responsibilities listed
above
1979-1995 Keller Structures, Inc., Agricultural Division; Kaukauna,
Wisconsin
1991-1995 Design/Project Management/Sales
Gather customer needs and site information, design facility and
draw preliminary plans ` Estimate project costs,
write contract, cost verification and final billing
Transfer of information to draftsman, expediter and job
supervisor
1979-1991 Designer/Draftsman/Expediter
Agricultural, re-roofing, and commercial preliminary plans,
working drawings and fabrication blueprints.
Dairy facility design including parlor/freestall complexes,
youngstock facilities, manure and ventilation systems.
Draftsman and CAD draftsman, agricultural building expediting,
and steel shop production details.
1978-1979 Wick Agri Buildings, Agricultural Division; Mazomanie,
Wisconsin
Order entry, miscellaneous sales
Review and price check contracts, verify scope of projects,
miscellaneous cash sales
EDUCATION: B.S. Degree in Construction Administration and minor in
Business and Industry from UW-Madison, 1976-1978; Associates
Degree from UW-Center Fox Valley, 1974 -1976
1977-before Growing up on a Calumet County dairy farm, attended Stockbridge
H.S..
Special 2003 Chrysalis Award for Best Sunroom over $75,000
(Midwest Region, conducted by Qualified Remodeler)
Achievements
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request