EDUCATION
Accounting Major
University of Santa Clara, California 1976-1978
Rockhurst College, Kansas City, Missouri 1978-1980 EMPLOYMENT
Carpenter, KM Construction LLC, Kansas City, Missouri; January 2003- Present
● Experienced and versatile in carpentry and woodworking with background in residential, commercial and remodeling to include framing, trim, windows, doors, concrete, tile, siding, crown molding and plumbing.
● In-depth knowledge of construction process from material selection, techniques, tools and equipment to quality assurance, cost control, and safety.
● Accurately read blueprints, project plans, and specifications; determine material needs, estimate costs, and prioritize tasks to minimize production delays.
● Sound knowledge of commercial construction tools and materials.
● Profound knowledge of carpentry tools and equipment for finishes. Construction Manager, SJ Muehlberger, Kansas City, Missouri; October 2010 – October 2011
● Set subcontractors schedules for work on each project, 5 different trades.
● Oversee all worked performed by each trade on site
● Purchase all necessary supplies/materials for the completion of the project.
● Complete daily field reports on progress, including pictures to owners.
● Manage logistics of space for materials & supplies for all individual trades on site.
● Supervised anywhere from 3-5 contractors daily
● Project Controls-Track daily cost and quantity.-Provide accurate job forecast.-Update construction schedule.-Procure material according to proper specifications.
● Contract Management-Provide submittals to client for approval.-Initiate and prepare change orders both internally, and with the client.
● Responsible for leading team to obtain past cost and associate cost with current unit rates in order to more accurately bid future work.
● Managed an 8 man crew bi-racial, bilingual for 3 successful projects over 2 years. Enumerator, United States Census Bureau, Kansas City, Missouri; November 2009 – October 2010
● Planned work by reviewing assignment area to determine organization of neighborhoods and locate households for conducting interviews.
● Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws.
● Explained the purpose of the census interview, answered residents’ questions, elicited information following a script, and recorded census data on forms.
● Complied with accuracy standards while maintaining high production rates.
● Maintained records of hours worked, units produced, miles driven, quality control results, and expenses incurred in the performance of duties.
● Met daily with supervisor to review and submit work, and receive additional instructions.
● Promoted 4 times to Supervisory positions to manage 5 – 12 employees. VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES LANGUAGES