Faith Construction Restoration LLC

RICHIE DOW 50 Sunset Manor, Martinsville, Indiana 46151 | (H) 765-318-5535 | (C) 765-318-5535 | richieddow@gmail.net professional summary Dependable Individual?bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem solving skills. ? Operating Engineer trained in equipment operation, as well as construction project oversight. skills Project management General contracting professional Safety procedures knowledge Project foreman Start to finish home construction Valid Indiana?driver's license Valid beginners CDL? Machine servicing Strong math and measuring aptitude Forklift certified Heavy Machine Operator Crane Operator Trimming and Bucket Truck ? ? ? ? work history Machine operator, Tree Trimmer, Sprayer Nov 2013 - Current Write Tree Service Inc. P O Box 1718 Des Moines, IA 50306 Operated heavy equipment, including motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, backhoes,Skidder,Bucket Truck,Crane and IHI tractors. Responded to both hand and verbal instructions. Traveled on interstate highways and rural dirt roads to job sites load and safety. Kept efficient time and material records. Immediately communicated any equipment issues to the supervisor. Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines. Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies. Owner Operator 2004 - 2011 Faith Construction and Restoration LLC 8132 Waverly Rd. Martinsville, Ind. 46151 Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives. Led a variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes and additions. Aligned and squared frames ,foundations and forms for installation. Constructed safety provisions, including scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers. Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area. Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools needed, accurate take offs and required assistance. Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors. Constructed residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms. Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens. Proactively managed projects to obtain complete customer satisfaction for all custom work. Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts. forman, Job Planner, Machine Operator 1993 - 2004 RVH Contracting Inc 1409 Harman Drive Matinsville, In. 46151 Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule. Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities. Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly. Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry. Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives. Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects. Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines. Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs. Operated equipment such as Crane?and Forklift. education Associate of Science: Radiology 3 years studies no graduation date Ivy tech Bloomington Bloomington, IN 46151 40 hr OSHA safety class: OSHA 8 hr OSHA class: OSHA CPR certified: CPR accomplishments Promoted to Foreman??after [1] years of employment. Lead Foreman for 13 years. Led over 1,000?projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule. Managed a construction budget of more than $ 1.5 million, with complete satisfaction and good communication.