JOHN C. REID
Laguna Niguel CA. 92677
CAREER SUMMARY
Significant experience in all aspects of residential construction with an emphasis in customer service, employee relations, project management and strategic planning. High ethical and professional standards, multitasking is a specialty. Recognized as a leader and innovative problem solver. I have a strong knowledge of the local trades industry. I’ve had consistent success interfacing and communicating with all levels of society.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ASSOCIATION 09/2008 - 05/2009
National Construction Safety Officer ( NCSO ) Schooling
TIMBERWOLF HEARTH PRODUCTS 10/2008 - 02/2009
• Operations manager of the Calgary branch
• Managed all field operations for new home building construction
• Coordinated all field, office and operations staff
• Streamlined systems for cost effective savings across the entire scope of company operations
• Oversaw fleet maintenance, requirements and down-sizing
LIFESTYLE HOMES JULY 2007 - Sept 2008
• Acting Site Superintendent working with an excess of 50 homes, three job sites and two different towns
• Experienced in 4 party trenches, taking homes from excavation to completion including all seasonal items
• Issuing necessary correspondence on site to sub-trade contractors. Ensuring clear communication is a top priority to encouraging them to perform at their best
• Highly effectual in customer satisfaction and new home turnovers
CARMA DEVELOPERS/HAWTHORNE HOMES 2006-2007
• Worked in the multi-family division
• Site Superintendent working with the Sales Administrator to set up final walk through and closing dates for each job
• Site Superintendent ensuring that deficiencies noted on the customer walk through paper are immediately rectified
• Issuing necessary correspondence on site to sub-trade contractors and others to enable them to perform their functions properly
REID’S RENOVATIONS – Calgary, AB 2002-2005
• Operating in all areas of renovation and repair
• Specializing in all types of flooring
• Basement Developments
• Bathroom remodels
MR. HOUSE DOCTOR - FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 1996-2002
• Established this company from conception to a crew of 12 employees
• Oversaw several crews on multiple job sites simultaneously
• Specialized in customer service
• Supported the sometimes erratic and demanding needs of many high profile clients
• Created innovative solutions for difficult problems and customers
• Developed a respected and trusted business reputation
• Crafted many custom cupboards, entertainment units, storage facilities, watering systems, fencing and gates
• Invented products to accelerate operations
• Experience in many aspects of restoration and repair including, plumbing, electrical carpentry, tile, brick, roofing, framing and landscaping
• Expertise acquired in kitchen and bathroom renovations
• Excelled the areas of job quality and efficient use of time, enabling a high percentage of customer retention and referrals
Certifications, Etc.
Class 1 Drivers License
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid
Builder Training R-2000 Workshop
Moisture Control
Construction Administration
Various Sales Courses
Safety Training
Construction Safety Training System
Confined Space Entry/Rescue
H2S Alive
TDG Training
WHMIS
Ground Disturbance
National Construction Safety Officer ( NCSO )
Fall Protection
Legislation Awareness
Back Injury Prevention Program
Basic Instructional Techniques
Whmis Training- Train the Trainer
Confined Space Entry/Monitor
Principles of Health & Safety MGMT
Leadership for Safety Excellence
Prime Contractor
Auditor Training Program
Construction Safety Administration