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Helped build one of the most reputable and sought after construction teams in Northwest Indiana. •Drove a great emphasis on customer relationships and customer satisfaction.•Implemented new technologies and innovative concepts into the construction team to find creative solutions to jobs.•Developed essential people skills and management skills in leading the team into more productive and time-efficient tasks.•Communicated and problem-solved with construction managers and architect personnel in areas regarding time schedules and job completions.•Worked with design/build architects to accomplish many on-site resolutions, which required fast and accurate decisions to solve critical issues. •Organized, advertised, and sold the company’s product to prospective commercial, industrial and residential builders/owners.

This multi-phased General Contractor has provided the opportunity to learn all facets of the construction industry, both at the administrative and field level, including sales, operations, purchasing, and project management.•Organized and coordinated job phase schedules, overseeing a workforce of up to 40 construction workers.•Coordinated a strong working relationship with all persons involved in construction projects.•Maintained a positive developmental channel between the construction company and the local union hiring hall. •Consulted with architects, project managers, and project engineers to target specific areas that could have a negative effect on the job completion schedule.•Very proficient in the day-to-day operations of the construction company warehouse and shop department.•Tasked with researching construction supply vendors and conducting interviews for new and existing products, and then negotiating competitive pricing for the business.

As an executive board member was required to negotiate and communicate contracts to fellow members of the Local Union.•Participated in many local business and political events to network and advance the union’s needs and benefits to the community, and to inform the community of the craftsmanship and quality products of our trade.•Affiliated with the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF), a local organization whose mission is to improve upon best practices for the safety and betterment of the construction industry throughout Northwest Indiana.Union Steward (1997-2005)•As an elected Union Steward, prime responsibility was to act as the liaison between the general contractor and the employees. This position was vital to the chemistry of the people, front line and management, that make up the business, and to improving work conditions. •Built a strong apprentice program to ensure future journeymen are well prepared.State Conference Union Delegate (1997, 1998, 2001)

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