Jeffry Lasar
N**** ****th Street, River Falls, WI 54022 651-***-**** *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will fully utilize my skills, experience and abilities.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Supervision of Employees and Contractors
Purchasing (Tools, Equipment, Vehicles & Supplies)
Employee Relations (Hiring, Mentoring, Development)
Customer & Vendor Relations
Facilities & Property Management
Quality Control, Inspection & Punch List
Maintenance & Repair of Building/ Equipment/ Grounds
General Construction Building & Design
Union Trade Sectors & General Contracting
Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook)
OSHA, Equipment, & Safety Training
Inventory Control & Work Order Management
Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
Building Service & Repair Estimating
Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Verbal)
Positive Attitude & Quick Learner
Knowledgeable of Building Codes/ Blueprints/ Plans
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Team Player with Ability to Work Independently
Exceptional Multi-Tasking & Time Management Skills
Excellent Problem Solving & Decision Making Skills
Quality-based Work Ethic
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Effective Communicator, Negotiator & Trainer
Highly Detailed, Organized & Efficient Worker
Ability to Adapt within Dynamic Work Environments
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
St. Paul Public Schools (Saint Paul, MN) 1987 - Present
Lead Glazier
©Supervise all facets of glass and window maintenance and repair performed by employees and contractors districtwide
©Conduct assessments and prepare repair cost estimates for St. Paul Public Schools facilities
©Responsible for project management, quality assurance, inspection and punch list walk through functions
©Assist with employee hiring, panel reviews, and evaluation of glazier and related maintenance staff
©Developed and implemented customized staff training (equipment operation, job functions and safety)
©Serve as the Union Steward and contract negotiations representative for in-house Glaziers and Local Union #1324
©Participated with Project Managers and Architects in planning, identifying specifications, purchasing and installing new windows, doors, and related hardware for all school facilities
©Served on the SOP writing committee responsible for creating all current standard operating procedures for material and parts purchasing, inventory and stocking requirements
©Assisted with the identification and evaluation of various Work Order management systems and advised on selection of TriRiga software currently used to manage all material and labor assets for the Facilities Department
©Served as co-chair for the Facilities Safety Committee responsible for creating safety policies and procedures
©Represented the St. Paul Public School Labor/Management Civil Service Forum and Policy committee for five years
©Member of the Facilities Asbestos Response Team
Wilderness Inquiry, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) 2012 - present
Property and Assets Maintenance and Construction
Responsible for maintenance and repairs to Wilderness Inquiry buildings and equipment
Assist with the design and construction of permanent structures and fixtures at the Minneapolis headquarters, staff residence and Little Sand Bay Kayaking base camp
Provide inspection and maintenance of the mechanical fleet consisting of large passenger vans and equipment trailers
Cedar Creek Properties (River Falls, WI) 2002 - 2013
CEO/CFO
©Established and successfully operated a property purchasing, development and management company
©Involved in all aspects of purchasing, subdividing and developing property for homebuilding
©Purchased and maintained rental property owned and operated by Cedar Creek Properties
©Served as general contractor supervising all planning and design work performed by architects, engineers and subcontractors involved in various homebuilding and land development projects
©Participated in all legal matters for the company including obtaining all required permits, easements and contract approvals
©Oversaw employee relations to include hiring, training, developing and evaluating staff
United States Olympic Committee/National Off-Road Bicycle Association (Colorado Springs, CO) 1993-2000
NORBA National Official and Even Promoter
©Officiated at National-level professional cycling events and Collegiate National Championships
©Organized and facilitated competitive events involving vendor and sponsor relations, event layout and coordinating duties
©Assisted in the creation of the Minnesota Off-Road Cycling Series currently responsible for Minnesota and Wisconsin high school-level mountain biking competitions
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University Of Minnesota – Continuing Education
Project Management Certificate Program (2015 -2016)
Chippewa Valley Technical College (River Falls, WI)
Certificate, Supervisory Management (2002)
Glazier’s Union (Local 1324)
Completed 3- year apprenticeship program and current active member
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (River Falls, WI)
Attended classes for glassblowing, sculpture and stained glass construction
Minnesota Museum of Art
Film in the Cities program – semester of construction and lighting education at the Minnesota Opera
Harding High School (Saint Paul, MN)
Diploma