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GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Summary

Licensed General Contractor and Automotive Tech, proudly offering over 25 years in construction and automotive repair, managing subcontractors and delivering projects that exceed expectations while coming in under budget. An enthusiastic individual, composed and driven with great communication skills.

Skills
  • Project scope assessment
  • Subcontractor management
  • Project coordination
  • Plumbing and electrical work
  • Electrician
  • Heavy lifting
  • Automotive Technician
  • Exemplary communication
  • Hand tool operations
  • Materials handling
  • Standard operating procedures understanding
  • Safety behaviors expertise
  • Computer skills
  • Teambuilding
  • Multitasking
Experience
General Contractor08/2016 to CurrentDivine Restoration & ConstructionSouth Holland, IL
  • Managed projects for residential clients with budgets in excess of $50,000 and supervised labor, equipment and materials.
  • Scheduled subcontractors, ensuring that each shift had adequate coverage so that jobs could be completed on time.
  • Established scopes of work, budgets and construction timelines to manage effective project planning.
  • Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to maintain budget constraints.
  • Trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and installation.
Claims Supervisor05/2000 to 04/2015The Warranty GroupChicago, IL
  • Approved reserves and payments up to $10,000 authority level.
  • Managed all mechanical claims associates including 12 inspection adjusters, processing more than 360 per day.
  • Evaluated and motivated employees to continuously develop and grow in both performance and knowledge.
  • Recommended and communicated goals to help team excel against targets.
  • Developed and implemented operational plans and procedures to enable successful team operations.
  • Reviewed settlements, litigation and team best practices to maintain high standards of quality.
  • Checked into questionable claims, interviewing agents and claimants to resolve errors and omissions.
  • Gathered and documented evidence to support court proceedings.
  • Conducted secondary evaluations of original investigations documentation and reports to facilitate smooth resolutions.
  • Analyzed information gathered by investigations and reported findings and recommendations.
  • Created master spreadsheet to record procedures, denials and approvals.
  • Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
Assistant Signalman09/1997 to 11/1999Union Pacific Railroad Chicago, IL
  • Located in-ground cable, pulled new cable and completed wiring of crossing structures.
  • Inspected, diagnosed and troubleshot crossing electronic equipment, devices and structures and determined appropriate repairs for remediation.
  • Used circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to complete all work in accurate and efficient manner.
  • Installed new crossings and signals and repaired existing structures and components to improve safety and prevent accidents.
  • Inspected electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates to repair defective electrical connections and parts.
  • Replaced defective wiring, broken lenses and burned-out light bulbs.
  • Analyzed signal equipment, including interlocks and hotbox detectors to maintain signal communication.
Auto Tech/Owner05/1995 to 06/1997Eagle Eye AutomotiveChicago, IL
  • Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
  • Performed customer work and warranty repairs in compliance with manufacturer standards.
  • Troubleshot faults and devised successful solutions in a self-directed manner.
  • Communicated with customers to explain estimates and provide expected delivery and repair timelines; addressed customer questions or concerns to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Pursued frequent opportunities to further enhance maintenance and repair skills.
  • Answered customer questions and discussed options face-to-face, over the telephone and via email.
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
  • Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
  • Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
  • Provided leadership to 5 employees and directed daily operations to grow and sustain auto repair business.
  • Kept work garage clean, organized and efficient to meet internal and regulatory expectations governing safety.
  • Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for systems such as brakes, exhaust and electrical.
  • Wrote service orders, accepted payments and updated customer accounts.
Education and Training
Automotive Diesel TechnicianLincoln Technical InstituteChicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts: Visual And Performing ArtsChicago State UniversityChicago, IL
Music EducationAmerican Conservatory Of Music Chicago, IL
Automotive TechnologyKennedy King CollegeChicago, IL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Divine Restoration & Construction
  • The Warranty Group
  • Union Pacific Railroad
  • Eagle Eye Automotive

School Attended

  • Lincoln Technical Institute
  • Chicago State University
  • American Conservatory Of Music
  • Kennedy King College

Job Titles Held:

  • General Contractor
  • Claims Supervisor
  • Assistant Signalman
  • Auto Tech/Owner

Degrees

  • Automotive Diesel Technician
    Bachelor of Arts : Visual And Performing Arts
    Music Education
    Automotive Technology

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