David M. Schlater
Waxahachie, TX *5165
Phone: 267-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry level or group leader position in Commercial Construction where I can use my education and experience to be an asset to your company.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Leadership Skills- decisive and works well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays
Communication Skills- able to establish a good working relationship with many different people, including owners, other managers, designers, supervisors, and craft workers.
Organizational Skills- ability to establish a working environment that can be more effective and efficient for employees.
Flexibility- ability to coordinate several major activities at once, while analyzing and resolving specific problems.
Adaptability- ability to learn new objectives and tasks quickly and efficiently.
Problem Solver- able to look at project and develop and implement solutions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business with concentration in Residential Construction: Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC, Graduated May 2009
Associate Degree in Construction: Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC, Graduated May 2007 (Classes included practical field Residential Construction training)
EXPERIENCE
May 2008 – April 2009
Carpenter/handyman: Construction Resolutions, Greenville, SC: 16-20 projects on existing homes that required plumbing, electrical, concrete, framing, and demolition. Building new and renovating old. Created new ways of accomplishing each task to work together more effectively and efficiently. Required knowledge of construction industry to complete each project.
Summer 2008
Carpenter/builder: Idea Company, Greenville, SC: Responsible for going to four projects in progress and demolishing, building, lay flooring, siding, painting, and implement ideas to accomplish each task more efficiently.
September- March 2007
Carpenter/builder: Superior Custom Builders, Simpsonville, SC: member of construction crew. Built 5-7 projects of new homes, additions, and demolishing houses such as bathrooms, kitchens, and sunrooms. Including painting, drywall, flooring, shutters, patios, sidewalks, garage floors, and roofs.
Summer 2006
Carpenter: Van Dame Custom Builders, Lansdale, PA: built 6000 sq. ft. house with a crew. Responsible for building and demolishing various projects as well as cleaning the site at the end of the day and making preparations for the next day.
Summers 2004 – 05
Night crew Stocker: Henning’s Supermarket, Harleysville, PA: promotion to stocker. Member of a crew and was responsible for stocking the store for the next day and making preparations for the opening of the store. Responsible for submitting orders of 1000-2000 items each night.
March 2000- April 2004
Cashier/Bagger: Henning’s Supermarket, Harleysville, PA: group leader responsible for 8-10 Baggers. Responsible for handling and balancing $1000- 2000 a day and assisted between 500-700 customers daily.
March- January 1999
Custodial Engineer: Calvary Baptist Church, Lansdale, PA: cleaned the church building and the church school, created and implemented a new ways to make the cleaning process 40% more efficient.
ACTIVITIES
BJU University Business Association
Sigma Alpha Chi Literary Society, Intramural Sports
Residence Hall Leadership Role
BJU Alumni Association
Leader of Weekly Nursing Home Ministry