David Gillespie

Contact

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Oak Lawn IL, 60453

815-***-****

ad2yv0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Dedicated and experienced leader seeking a challenging leadership position applying creative problem solving and fine management skills with a growing company to achieve optimum utilization of its resources and maximum profits. I have a proven ability to plan and adapt to changing needs and circumstances. Resourcefulness, and determine to efficiently manage while implementing business strategies that meet deadlines. Driven to enhance a company’s cultures and leadership while managing a team to collectively meet a company’s strategic goal.

Education

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, IL 60465

1998 - 2000

Harold L. Richards

High School

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

1994 - 1998

Experience

August 2003 - May 2023

Project Management / Lead Carpenter @ Castle Painting - Naperville

●Manage 5 + employees in day to day operations.

●Organize employee schedules and ensure that the operational objectives of the business are met.

●Set clear objectives and guidelines to match company standards.

●Implement target goals by setting and enforcing standards for speed, efficiency and quality.

●Manage the daily operations of the team which directly affects the morale and welfare of team members.

●Assess quality of work to ensure the highest of standards the customer can receive.

●Estimate the cost of materials for individual projects for customers.

●Communicate with customers on the phone or in person to go over any change orders that were discovered by the foreman.

●Execute corrective action plans to mitigate unnecessary delays in work related to bad weather and emergencies.

●Manage the budgets and billing for residential projects.

●Ensure on time delivery of all projects by coordinating and communicating with specialized vendors regarding materials.

●Effectively used power tools and hand tools to craft wood projects in the allotted time frame.

●Examine buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.

●Monitor the performance of personnel, identified training needs and revamped working aids related to everyday duties.

●Ensure the highest readiness by maintaining staffing requirements, duties included shift patterns and number of staff needed to meet demand.

●Develop training needs per each individual’s skill sets.

Sept 1999 – August 2003

Finish Carpenter @ Creative Construction - Schiller Park

●Design and installed finish work for multiple models of custom homes built in a planned community in Northwest Indiana.

●Responsible for working independently and completing jobs with minimal supervision.

●Followed up on punch-list details for total customer satisfaction.

●Managed quality assurance in measuring and cutting materials to meet or exceed budget requirements.

●Supervised finish carpenter apprentices on support tasks.

●Troubleshoot problem areas and make proper adjustments to complete tasks.

●Readily works from blueprints, sketches and plans to complete work objectives.

●Maintains the inventory of materials and supplies from vendors.

●Collaborate with construction supervisors, other trades persons and subcontractors.

●Performs duties in a manner that meets government standards and code requirements.

Key Skills

Visionary leadership

Strategic Thinking

Excellent Sales & Negotiation

Adaptability

Problem- solving

5E’sLeadership

OSHA certification

Multitasking

Team-dynamic building Communication & Coaching

Excellent People skills

Efficiency

Life- long learner

Communication

●I have core competencies in written and verbal communication. I have adopted the 7 Cs of effective communication throughout my career to help me communicate to employees and co-workers more effectively.

●I believe communication can motivate employees, improve productivity, better customer service, enhance employer brand, and drive relations across diversity.

●I am driven to connect with employees and co-workers to communicate thoroughly and on a regular basis to build trust within my team and to create a healthy work environment.

Work Experience

●Managing Groups of 10 + years

●Project Design 15 + years

●Project Management 10 + years

●Sales Management 15 + years

●Human Resources Management (HRM) 5 + years

Leadership

●I believe a good leader can inspire everyone in an organization to achieve their best. I have led many different teams with many different personalities. There are many factors in being a good leader. I like creating a vision that motivates people to make it a reality. My satisfaction of being a leader is watching the growth of an employee or co-worker.

References

●Joseph Khemplier – Dave's Home Repair Inc.

M 630 - 877 - 7379

●Sandra Forlenza – Reading Specialist, Kirby School District 140

M 708 - 261- 2716

●Aaron Crain - Sr Technical Equipment Manager - North America Equipment Help Desk - Nalco Water

M 224 - 242 - 4111

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