I was hired to replace a former partner as the manager of an industrial sandblasting and powder coating operation. As the Manager I am responsible for all daily production schedules, bi-monthly safety meetings, inventory control and all office duties. I also assist the owner with equipment maintenance schedules and employee reviews. I handle all interviewing/recruiting, discipline and maintenance of employee documentation for up to 9 employees. • Weekly Payroll including, withholdings/garnishments, benefits, taxes including quarterly and annual reports and payments. • Increase sales by adding new accounts and services offered, resulting in 15-30% net increase annually.• Established uniform production standards, implemented them and initiated a quality bonus plan, improving quality standards by 2.5%. • Organized and simplified office procedures reducing the need for a full time office assistant to part time, lowering payroll demands. • Worked closely with City of Billings Public Works department for permit required waste water testing and program documentation.• Developed and maintained a safety program complying with OSHA and Montana standards for employers with less than 10 employees.

I was promoted to lead a team of up to 12 direct reporting members in a high paced residential and commercial contracting environment. I emphasized teamwork and safety, resulting in increased service standards and productivity as documented by regular growth rates of 20-50% per year during 2001 through 2008, while reducing worker’s compensation claims. Developed material supplier contacts and coordinated inventory procurement for multiple store locations through numerous demand cycles. Worked closely with other departments, vendors and contractors to procure tools, materials and staffing for project specific requirements. Gathered, analyzed, and reported strategic recommendations and interpretations of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to ownership.• As appointed Safety Administrator, successfully developed, implemented and trained for the maintenance of a Cal OSHA "Golden State" Recognized Safety/IIP program for High Hazard Employers, leading to a lower Worker’s Compensation Mod. rate. • Successfully managed projects designed to increase technical and safety knowledge by directing the development and implementation of multiple "new hire", and ongoing technical and safety training programs.• Improved accuracy in planning for and coordinated materials requisitions and staffing for multiple contractors over multiple project locations, with high production efficiency standards, and minimal loss.• Selected to hire, train and mentor employees in numerous office and field departments including safety training tailgate meetings.• Achieved documented improvements to safety productivity and organization in warehouse, field and office departments by designing and implementing strategic adjustments to company standards.• Outstanding track record of teamwork and positive and detail oriented customer service.