William Hill
Springfield, KY ***** 502-***-**** **********@*****.*** WWW: Bold Profile
Professional Summary
Knowledgeable individual skilled in multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry. Successful General Contractor successful working with various personalities and meeting very tight deadlines on variety of commercial and residential projects. Goal-driven dedicated to providing high-quality construction services to discerning clients. Offering first-rate construction management and field supervision expertise. Skillful in working with architects, inspectors, designers and subcontractors to accomplish high-quality project work.
Work History
General Contractor, 04/2022 - Current
Self Employed – East Tennessee
Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
Assessed project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
Owner, 03/1994 - 08/2021
Douglas & Hill Concrete Construction – Bardstown, KY
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
Carpenter, 06/2011 - 11/2013
Montgomery construction co. – Louisville, KY
Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools and required assistance.
Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
Sheriff's Deputy, 03/2008 - 02/2012
Washington County Sheriff Office – Springfield, KY
Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
Commercial Sales Associate, 09/2004 - 03/2008
Lowes Home Improvment – Bardstown, KY
Organized and executed product blitzes to identify and engage new customers in target markets.
Maintained relationships with existing customers to optimize service quality, business growth and customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated negotiation skills by closing premium sales monthly and increasing client retention rate by 80%.
Attended training sessions on sales skills, product knowledge, technical information, as well as company policies and procedures.
Provided day-to-day support for commercial accounts by answering inquiries, checking availability of products and corresponding with customers via email.
Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
Finisher/Carpenter, 06/1984 - 11/1990
Flynn Brothers Construction – Louisville, KY
Utilized construction equipment while observing manufacturer's safety procedures and corporate standards.
Repaired damaged areas using different chemicals and tools.
Verified finishing met established standards for color, textures, metallic, exotic woods and aged finishes.
Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
Continually sought to reduce costs, accelerate throughput time, minimize work in process and improve quality.
Assembler, 10/1983 - 04/1984
International Business Machines, IBM – Lexington, KY
Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
Sorter, 09/1981 - 09/1983
United Parcel Service, UPS – Louisville, KY
Sorted and clearly marked products with indicators for grade or acceptance-rejection status.
Loaded, unloaded and transferred materials using standard warehouse equipment, taking additional precaution when moving fragile items.
Maintained cleanliness and order of conveyor belt and sorting line areas to reduce safety risks.
Transported packed items to delivery pallets to assist loaders in loading and stacking pallets on delivery vehicles.
Team Leader, 07/1990 - 11/1994
Woodbridge INOAC Technical Products – Bardstown, KY
Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings and maintain production speeds.
Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
Education
Diploma : 05/2009
Dept. of Criminal Justice Training - Richmond, KY
No Degree: Criminal Justice, 08/2002
St. Catherine College - Springfield, KY
Honor Roll [Semester and Year]
Dean's List [Semester and Year]
Certificate of Completion : Primary Leadership Development, 07/1988
Ky Military Academy - Fort Knox, KY
Associate of Applied Science: Electronics Technology, 09/1983
R.E.T.S Electronic Institute - Louisville, KY
High School Diploma: 07/1981
Washington County High School - Springfield, KY
Diploma : Home Inspection, 03/2022
American Home Inspector Training - Lexington, KY
Certificate : Drug Education, 05/2010
DARE Instructor School - Elizabethtown, KY
Skills
Project Coordination
Project Scope Assessment
Trimble SketchUp Pro
Project Commissioning
Subcontractor Management
Heavy Lifting
Project Safety
Construction Site Management
Job Bidding
Custom
enjoy working on different projects outside such as water features landscaping and building outdoor furniture