JEFFREY CARDO
Holly Springs, NC
Email: adzs41@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE:
Highly skilled and accomplished business owner and general manager in the construction, security systems, and auto servicing industry with expertise in sales, operations, and project management.
COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning
Team Collaboration
Project Management
Goal Setting/Performance Tracking
Team Supervision
Process Workflow Improvements
Change Management
Code Compliance
Budgets/Schedules
Logistics/Materials Planning
WORK EXPERIENCE
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION GENERAL CONTRACTORS 2/01–2/23
OWNER
Oversaw sales and operations for a general contracting business specializing in kitchens, sunrooms, additions, lighting fixtures, new services, electrical wiring, sub panels, industrial roadside lighting, sign lighting, large communication systems, network hubs, routers, fiber optic cables, etc.
Collaborated with sub-contractors and architects, reviewed blue prints and schematics.
Managed schedules, budgets, manpower and resource allocation, logistics, materials, planning, and code compliance.
Focused on cost efficiencies, productivity, safety, quality, and profitability.
Provided detailed estimates and proposals.
Improved workflows and processes.
Ensured complete customer satisfaction.
Established a highly profitable referral network.
Built close working relationships with all trades.
SOUTHERN SECURITY GROUP 10/04-7/05
SECURITY TECHNICIAN
Installed, repaired, and upgraded residential and commercial security and card access systems.
Operated in a self-directed capacity.
Coordinated logistics; suppliers.
Assumed complete ownership for successful project completion.
Ensured the operational integrity and reliability of all systems
HOLLY SPRINGS OIL AND LUBE 4/04-8/04
GENERAL MANAGER
Ran all facets of the operation including staffing, scheduling, inventory control, billing, opening and closing; responsible for P&L
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Resumé (Continued)
WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued)
GENERAL MANAGER (Continued)
Established a customer-centric culture and increased sales by 70%.
Improved financials from a net loss to a profit within four months.
CHESTER BROOK ACADEMY SCHOOLS 2003 – 2004
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Oversaw facility maintenance, repairs, scheduling and work order management.
Ensured the operational efficiency of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, framing and OSHA compliance.
Focused on timely problem resolution.
Ensured the total satisfaction of all internal customers.
CARDO ELECTRIC, Erie, PA 1984 – 2000
OWNER, OPERATOR & ELECTRICIAN
Managed teams, proposals and projects.
Complied with OSHA various codes and led calculations, installed high power switch gears and rebuilt transformers.
EDUCATION
GANNON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
Four Year Program in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Wiring
Awarded Journeyman’s License and Graduated Valedictorian
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Four Year Certificate in Electrical Wiring
Installation and Termination of Fiber Optic Cable
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite; AutoCAD
SKILLS
Read and Interpret Schematics and Blueprints; Operated Bulldozers; Fork Lifts; Skid Steers; Scissor Lifts