JOHN
HARVEY
**************@*******.***
Veradale, WA 99037
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Motivated business professional bringing 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in construction. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision- making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
IC Construction General Contractors - Business Owner/Operator Spokane Valley, WA • 05/2005 - Current
WORK HISTORY
Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
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Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
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Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
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Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
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Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
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Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
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Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
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Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
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Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
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Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
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SKILLS
• Inventory Control
• Market Trend Analysis
• Operations Management
• Quality Control Planning
• System Optimization
• Manage Programs
• Contractor Negotiations
Employee Motivation and
Performance
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• Analytical and Critical Thinker
• Personnel Management
• Customer Needs Assessments
• Contract Management
• Approachable and Outgoing
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office 365
• Project Oversight
• Industry Expertise
DSI Vocational And Technical
EDUCATION
Program
Online Spokane WA • 02/2006
Certificate of Completion:
Computer And Information Sciences
Central Valley High School
Spokane, WA • 06/1986
High School Diploma
• Honor Roll 1985,1986
• 4.12 GPA
Pro Built Contracting - Superintendent
Spokane, WA • 07/1996 - 02/2005
Walker Construction - Construction Superintendent
Spokane, WA • 01/1991 - 08/1996
Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
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Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
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Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
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Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
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Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
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Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by training.
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Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
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Managed 6 to 20 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
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Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
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Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
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Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.
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Directed mid level $45,000 to 6.5 million dollar commercial projects producing exceptional cost savings by closely managing varying project budgets.
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Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
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Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
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Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
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Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
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• Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work. Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
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Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
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Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
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• Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency. Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
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Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
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• Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
• Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes. Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
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Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
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Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
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Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
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Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
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Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
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Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for safe work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
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Maintained tight construction standards while instructing sub contractors on quality control.
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Maintained safety standards by completing Safety/Cert,/Productivity programs and adhering to established guidelines.
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Engaged in value engineering sessions in order to obtain best price without sacrificing quality.
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