Custom Home Builder Resume Example Tim Smoot

CUSTOM HOME BUILDER

Summary

Skills

Experience

Custom Home Builder | 12/2016 to Current
Tim Smoot - Leon , KS

Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
Determined material requirements and dimensions by studying blueprints, sketches and building plans.
Reduced wasteful spending by accurately cutting lumber and carefully measuring materials according to specifications.
Followed construction plans and instructions from supervisors and other supervisory personnel.
Connected components and power sources to complete installations of power saws, compressors, sanders, planers, etc.
Assessed installation locations to verify structural integrity necessary for planned mountings.
Identified and eliminated hazards with gloves, eye protection, and appropriate attire to prevent many safety problems.
Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
Relayed communication to equipment operators and helped attach special pieces.
Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to flood related problems.
Collaborated with others to discuss new money saving opportunities.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Operated different types of machinery such as cement mixers, log splitters , chainsaws, and a skid steer.
Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and efficiency.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Moved sand, rock, soil and building materials using manual shovels and heavy equipment.
Leveled earth around completed work to provide proper drainage, protect underground piping and ready ground for planned landscaping.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job.
Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and visitors.
Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job.

Independent Painter | 08/2007 to Current
Self Employed - Wichita, KS

Recommended options to customers for blending, harmonizing and contrasting colors to add depth to smaller spaces.
Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
Completed and filed daily work slips to document progress and provide estimated completion time.
Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
Coordinated and completed ongoing routine painting of exterior and interior of properties.
Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings protect them from chemicals and paint.
Determined appropriate color for new and replacement applications during consultation with customers.
Operated compressors, airless paint spayers and dry wall equipment with caution to avoid injuries and maintain tools.
Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels daily.
Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting.
Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
Repainted entire apartments after residents moved out.
Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
Prepared surfaces for remodeling in residential and commercial properties.
Collaborated with electricians, carpenters and mechanics to complete construction projects.
Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
Refinished household furniture such as desks, chairs, tables and bookcases.
Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
Operated hand tools and power tools such as cordless drills, power washers nail guns, and airless paint sprayers.
Ensured clean work areas before during, and after project was finished .

Flooring Installer | 04/2012 to Current
Self Employed - Wichita, KS

Saved money by overseeing cost-effective material sourcing and effective work orders.
Completed and submitted work descriptions and billing paperwork for completed projects to provide clear communication and full accounting.
Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
Read and interpreted [Number] design drawings and specifications to develop and exceed design objectives and goals.
Measured floor area to be carpeted and estimated required materials.
Evaluated and analyzed work area and effectively planned flooring layout for over [Number] projects.
Cut and trimmed flooring to suit specified area, including doorways and openings, projections and wall edges.K
Measured, marked and cut carpeting to size with carpet knife.
Applied waterproofing compounds and filled cracks with materials such as plaster, putty or grouting.
Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions using hand tools, dies and special equipment.
Inspected surface to be covered to verify adequate support structures and dryness.
Formed smooth flooring foundations by installing plywood or Masonite over support structures.
Applied adhesive materials to flooring and wall materials to join foundation material.
Prepared base surfaces by removing debris, correcting imperfections and applying treatments.
Removed excess cement and flooring materials to form tight joints and attractive finishes.
Removed old flooring such as carpet , carpet padding , vinyl, adhesives, laminate, tile, grout, etc.
Install new laminant , vinyl, and tile flooring .
Installed garage doors and windows in addition to entry doors and performed drywall work, light plumbing, light electrical, tile, siding, trim and ladder work.
Contributed to [Number]% increase in new projects in [Year] by providing accurate and competitive estimates and fostering client loyalty.

Education and Training

Wichita Area Technical College - Wichita, KS

Food Service Diploma

Culinary Arts

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Tim Smoot
Self Employed

School Attended

Wichita Area Technical College

Job Titles Held:

Custom Home Builder
Independent Painter
Flooring Installer

Degrees

Food Service Diploma

Custom Home Builder Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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