James Simmons Email & Phone Number

Davenport, Iowa, United States

Development and implementation of the Learning and Development System. Professional and personal development and coaching.

I am a songwriter and recording artist under the stage name James Kelso. My music can be found on all streaming services. I have written several songs recorded by other recording artists.2015 AOCS Songwriter of the YearSongDoor International Songwriting Contest's 2020 Grand Award WinnerChristian Category winner for the 2021 Great American Song Contest

Eldridge, Iowa, United States

Project management for a $430,00 home built each year by 24 high school seniors.Chairman of the North Scott Building Trades Advisory BoardLot procurementHome designProposal procurementContract awardsProject management Quality controlInstructor supportStudent supportCelebration event planningCommunication with home buyers regarding color and finish selectionsOversight of the project from groundbreaking to the sale and warranty of the home

Eldridge, Iowa, United States

Responsible for coordinating Work-Based Learning opportunities for students of North Scott. Roles include:Networking with business partners for the placement of job shadows, internships and apprenticeships.Record keeping and reporting for Registered Apprentice Partners Information Database (RAPIDS) for the High School Registered ApprenticeshipDevelopment of the Electrical Quality Pre-ApprenticeshipOrganizing career exploration eventsGathering and communicating information to students regarding anything that might help them with career readiness, including employment, training, professional skills workshops, and tour opportunities.Grant writing for the construction of a 23 million Regional Innovation Center where my team was awarded over 3.5 million dollars in grants over 2 years.

Eldridge, Iowa, United States

Transformation of the building trades program, including: industry standard training practices exposing students to building practices within a multitude of construction careers: a student-built home capstone program; state of the art plumbing, electrical and carpentry training facility; and a Quality Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship program. Chairman of the North Scott Building Trades Advisory Board. Winner of the 2023 Harbor Freight Award for Teaching Excellence Speaker at the Governor's Future Ready Iowa Summit 2018 on the topic of Career pathways that lead to competitive advantage. Development of a student-built home program which allows 24 students to build a $430,000 home each year Development of paid trades internship program Development of the Skilled Trades Educational Pathway (STEP Pathway) that connects students with paid trades internships the summer before their senior year Department collaboration and leadership as a part of the industrial technology department's Professional learning Community Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) member for the advisory to all regional construction trades programs Organizational leadership provided through the High School Teacher Leadership team. Leadership, collaboration and change management through the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) leadership team Regional educator leadership through participation in the Regional Planning Partnership, including serving as the construction group leader, serving all regional high school trades programs Technology pilot team member Personnel hiring committee member

Montpelier, Iowa, United States

Shipping Specialist managing plant production inventory, as well as the loading and shipment of rail cars and semi-trailers with steel plate. Bridge Crane Operator Product roll line operator Product inspection and quality control Inventory management through tagging and scanning system Responsible for several internal CRM and process related software systems Product management as the mill rolled steel products with continuous output to my department. I would determine what was ready to ship, and direct crane operators to load on the appropriate railcar or trailer. All products that did not meet quality requirements, or were not ready to ship were warehoused accordingly. Delegation to multiple crane operators at any given timeCoordination with railroad and trucking companies for the continual rotation of completed shipping loads for empty loads to be filled Nondestructive testing of steel plates using Ultrasonic testing equipment to identify cracks and defects, in order to ensure quality control. Customer relations and quality assurance through off-site, out of state product inspections Industrial maintenance throughout normal workdays as well as plant shutdowns Forklift operation Welding Oxy/Acetylene Cutting

Davenport, Iowa, United States

Residential and commercial general contractor, licensed in Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and Rock Island, specializing in remodeling and restoration. 3 divisions operating across Rock Island, Scott, Johnson and Linn counties. Kelso Construction provided all aspects of residential and light commercial construction including framing, light plumbing and electrical, siding, windows and doors, basement finishes, kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, steel stud commercial construction, custom decks and outdoor innovations, and much more. StonePro restoration provided stone and terrazzo repair, restoration and polishing services in residential and commercial markets. The Grout Medic provided residential and commercial grout and tile installation, cleaning, repair, including custom tile shower installations. As a Grout Medic franchisee, we set records for gross sales when compared to markets like, or larger than our own. This was accomplished through a well-executed marketing plan, including a strong internet presence.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0

Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0

Summa Cum Laude