Résumé

Work Experience

·      Asst. Superintendent, April 2022 - Present, Henning Companies

-   Oversee and manage a $300M egg-layer barn project

-   Responsible for daily safety, daily reports, and punchlist items

-   Creating lookaheads, running weekly foreman meetings, photos, RFIs, etc.

-   Subcontractor management and problem-solving

·      Co-Owner, Director of Operations, 2008 - Present, Icy Craft Corporation

-   Currently, manage the books and troubleshooting.

-   Formally, managed all IT operations, oversaw warehouse operations including picking, packing, shipping, receiving.

-   Built a new business from the ground up into a multi-million-dollar wholesale and retail operation.

·         Journeyman Carpenter, 2021 Feb – July, Heartland Finishes

-   Fiber cement siding and trim

·         Journeyman Carpenter, 2021 Jan – Feb, 2018 Aug – Oct, Menefee Drywall Co. Inc.

-   Light gauge steel framing, structural steel framing, insulation, sheetrock, and sheathing installation.

·         Journeyman Carpenter, 2020 Nov – 2021 Jan, Allied Construction Services, Inc.

·         Journeyman Carpenter, 2019 Dec – 2020 Aug, Prime Construction Services, Inc.

·         Journeyman Carpenter, 2018 Oct – 2019 Oct, 2018 Mar - Aug, CR Walls

·         Scene Shop Supervisor, 2007-2008, University of Iowa

-   Was responsible for the construction of all theatre, opera and dance scenery

-   Responsible for the hiring and training of staff, including two master carpenters and a dozen student fabricators. 

-   Directed the material staging, construction, loading, production, and striking of five theatre productions, two operas and one   dance production a year. 

-   Ordered stock and custom materials.  Attended meetings and collaborated with other departments.

-   Repaired, replaced, organized, and maintained thousands of hand tools and dozens of stationary power tools. 

·         Scenery Supervisor, 2006-2007, Kansas State University

·         Scenic Fabricator, Master Carpenter, et. al., 1999-2006, University of Iowa

Education

·         Alfred State College at SUNY, Bachelor of Technology, Construction Supervision

-   Summa Cum Laude

-   Minor in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

·         University of Iowa, Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts

-   Focus in Stage Management

Projects

·         Egg-layer chicken barns (pop. 4M)

·         YMCA

·         Credit Union HQ

·         Northeast Iowa Community College

·         Xtream Arena

·         Scheels expansion

·         Multi-Family Apartments

·         Commercial to Daycare conversion

·         Assisted Living Community

·         Old Iowa City Kmart renovation

·         University of Iowa Hospital

·         University of Iowa Psychological & Brain Sciences Building

·         Numerous home construction builds, remodels, and designs

·         Construction on an estimated 100 dance, opera, and theatre show sets and props

Skills  

·         Extensive construction and mechanical experience. 

·         Specifically knowledgeable about finish carpentry as well as steel and wood framing.

·         Exceptional understanding and experience with welding and metalworking, plumbing, electrical and roofing. 

·         Drafting and drawing experience with AutoCad and DraftSight over twenty years.

·         Good knowledge of building codes, IRC 2006-2015

·         Experienced in theatrical rigging & motorized scenery, DMX & lighting controls, and other technical theatre knowledge.

·         Proficient with A/R, A/P & Payroll

Certifications & Awards

·         Certified Associate Constructor, expiring July 2026

·         OSHA 30 Certification

·         WorkKeys Gold certified

·         Forklift certified by Kirkwood

·         Iowa City Homeowners Electrical Exam

·         “Improving Our Workplace” award, University of Iowa

·         1998 VICA 3rd Place finish, Illinois Carpentry

Software/Application Knowledge

·         Microsoft Project

·         Microsoft Office Suite

·         Microsoft OS through Windows 10

·         Windows Home Server

·         Windows Server 2012 r2 Essentials

·         Quickbooks Enterprise [15 years]

·         Adobe Acrobat

·         Adobe Livecycle/Forms Central

·         Adobe Creative Suite

·         AutoCAD (2D) v10-2014 [25 years]

·         Chief Architect

·         Home Designer

·         DraftSight/various basic cad applications

·         Procore

Other Abilities & Experiences

·           Some conversational knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and Spanish

·           Experience with forklifts, personal lifts, order pickers, and other indoor personal and material lifts

·           Experience with excavators, skid-steer loaders, and other construction equipment

·           Score of 99 on ASVAB, 1998

·           Former member of Mensa