MICHAEL HERMAN
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Leander, TX 78641
Ambitious individual with proven track record of launching successful businesses, establishing and managing operations, and driving financial results. Respected leader who is adept at cultivating relationships with customers and employees, and motivating teams to work together to achieve business objectives. Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on creating customer-centric solutions to drive business growth.
EXPERIENCE
OWNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER
Red Dirt Builders
Leander, TEXAS
February 2020 - Present
Defined strategy and trained staff to manage day-to-day business operations, in custom home remodels and multi-family home remodels.
Negotiated contracts and agreements with business partners and customers.
Liaised with senior leadership to guide actions and manage people, operations, and offerings.
PROJECT MANAGER
A Touch Of Texas Remodels
Leander, TX
January 2018 - January 2020
Reviewed and assessed incoming project requests, determining content support.
Provided clear direction to internal teams, setting expectations and due dates for deliverables.
Developed detailed schedule for planning and tracking manpower, equipment and work orders.
Assisted in the evaluation and selection of vendors and subcontractors.
Collaborated across teams to define goals and commitment to timelines and coordinate MEP trades through onsite overhead coordination meetings.
FIRE PROTECTION/PIPEFITTER
UA Local 709
Whittier, CA
September 2004 - January 2018
Conducted inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
Inspected and tested fire protection and fire detection systems to verify that such systems were installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and standards.
Attended training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety and firefighting procedures.
Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings, checking that structures met fire safety codes.
Installed overhead fire protection systems in multi-family, commercial and industrial buildings.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN FIRE SCIENCE
Fullerton Community College, Fullerton, CA
2007
SKILLS
Blueprint reading
Quality control
Scheduling
Subcontractor Coordination
Design Coordination
Operations Management
Project Management
CERTIFICATIONS
Blaze Master
Confined Space Entry Competent Person
OSHA-10
Scaffolding Competent Person
REFERENCES
References available upon request
AWARDS
2009 Excellence in Safety Award.