Owner of Backdraft Woodworking, LLC. Hand make home decor items, furniture and other items.

- Monitoring daily operation schedules for all departments for accuracy and ensuring daily operational goals are realized- Ensure maintenance PM schedule meets equipment guidelines and coincides with operations schedules.- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget- Ensure resource availability and allocation- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress- Coordinating project staff.- Resource planning and allocation.- Quality assurance.- Report and escalate to management as needed- Perform risk management to minimize project risks- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals- Use and continually develop leadership skills- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

- Firefighter Duties including riding as an acting officer of an engine company- Overseeing budget for station and accounts- EMT/EMS Duties Preventing fires by providing regular inspections- Responding to emergency cases (mainly fires, but also can be medical problems, etc.) and providing assistance- Reducing fire damage with the help of own equipment and by making sure it’s in the right working order- Keeping station and equipment in great condition and providing regular maintenance, inspection, repair- Participating in public educational activities within local community on preventing fires- Acquiring more professional knowledge and skills by taking part in trainings, workshops, self-education- Updating records for incoming service calls, equipment inspection or repair and other accountable aspects of fire department’s day-to-day job- Following safety working policies and reporting needed changes or unsafe activities and conditions- Prepared records and reports of company to fires or other emergencies- Assisted in preparation, review of budget of department- Preserved order and discipline of subordinates

Served as a Level 1 certified Kentucky State Fire Instructor for roughly 2 years

- Oversaw Purchasing department. - Work collaboratively with Corporate Quality to develop, implement and sustain a behavioral quality-based program- Observed customer specifications by monitoring the quality control of finished products- Quality assurance - Safety compliance - Developed new marketing strategy with new marketing material including developing new website- Plan and review compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures- Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures; develop processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management and shipping- Analyze process workflow, employee and space requirements and equipment layout; implement changes- Work closely with the inventory manager and team to perform analysis of our inventory and ensure we are utilizing our inventory effectively, purchasing the right equipment, maintaining solid inventory data and reduce sub-rental expenses

- Develop, monitor, modify and assure compliance with the annual business plan to ensure the profitability of the business unit- Develop and implement location strategies to maximize profitability and revenue management opportunities including revenue per unit, etc.- Handle or assist in the resolution of customer service issues- Ensure a high level of customer service is maintained at or above the area goals- Coach all staff and empower staff to engage in problem resolution and customer relations- Be active in attending/hosting outside sales meetings or events to promote the company and branch location- Continue to increase the market penetration of the branch and increase revenue- Develop, communicate, and monitor location and individual objectives and consumer knowledge of brands and services, ensuring that they are in line with overall corporate objectives- Actively participate in the training, coaching, and mentoring of all Branch staff- Complete performance reviews with all Branch staff discuss strengths and development opportunities- Hold weekly staff meetings to keep employees motivated and informed of business operations- Conduct Monthly Business Reviews with Branch staff to ensure KPI knowledge- Maintain an environment of positive employee relations- Ensure that all corporate policies and procedures are administered and followed appropriately by all personnel.