Reed C. Steffek
**** ********* *****, *** *****, Il 60451 USA ~ 815-***-**** ~ ***********@*****.***
Objective To obtain a Management position with a company who will benefit from my past
work experience and strong work ethic.
Experience OPERATIONS MANAGER (steel fabrication & welding)
2006 - 2010 American Fire Training Systems Lockport, Il.
Managed day to day activities for 10 - 20 employees
Tracked and managed production hours and profitability
Managed material purchasing for all projects and facilities
Corresponded with outside vendors for materials and supplies
Managed and oversaw all onsite set-up for facilities throughout the USA
Managed all Safety Training necessary for facility and employees
Oversaw all bids and contracts for potential new facility construction
Mediated and finalized all sales contracts
Handled utilization of Union and Non-Union Contactors
Designed and instituted new product ideas for better utilization of facility design
Assisted CAD engineer with full design and functionality of all structures
General Contractor
2005-2006 Unique Home Remodeling Orland Park, Il.
General home remodeling and repairs
Estimate jobs and wrote proposals for potential customers
All phases of residential construction
Handled financial negotiations
Hired and supervised sub-contractors
Carpenter
2002-2004 Mathis Remodeling Crest Hill, IL.
Residential home remodeling
(I.e. electrical, plumbing, flooring, custom built cabinetry and counters)
Custom kitchen/bath designer/installer
2000-2002 Landis Distribution Evergreen Park, IL.
Production of custom cabinetry and countertops
Installation of all products and related items
Sales/Shop Manager
1995-2000 Warehouse on Wheels Inc, Lemont, IL.
*Responsible for generating sales and leasing revenue for overall
company profitability.
*Inventory control and repair
*Staffing
Special Training *Multiple career training seminars
*How to find the best way to get the most from your employees
*How to deal with employees who are always late
*How to help your workers work better for you
*How to do multi tasking better
Education Tidewater Community College Virginia Beach, VA
Specialization: Drafting and Autocad
Honors: Dean’s List
1986-1989 Kempsville High School Virginia Beach, VA.
*Special Training: Drafting ,Industrial Arts,Electronics, and Funiture Building
References References are available on request.