Scott Perkins
Mohawk
Summary
Detail-oriented Carpenter offering over 13 years of experience in residential environments. Well-organized planner with good multitasking and time management skills. Knowledgeable about both rough and finish carpentry techniques. Successful at managing supplies and site crews to lead safe and efficient projects. Enthusiastic contractor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of codes and ability to perform processes while maintaining safety requirements. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in construction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Perkins handyman and remodeling
Mohawk
12.2023 - Current
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Create building plans and contracts
- Preform the work on all jobs
- Coordinate material procurement or delivery
Project Manager
Smith handyman
Knoxville
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
Senior Repair Technician
Smith handyman
Knoxville
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Competed home repairs and remodeling work based on scope of work sold
- Followed contract and plans when present
- Advised junior repair technicians on how to do repairs
- Train junior repair technicians on how to do specialized repair and installation of doors windows and appliances
Lead Carpenter
Kitchens baths and beyond
Charleston
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized resources effectively to complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal delays.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies required for successful completion of projects.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and clients as necessary.
- Trained junior staff members on proper use of hand and power tools and safe working practices.
Owner One Man Crew
Perkins handyman and remodeling
Mohawk
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Lead Carpenter/Supervisor
Prendergast Construction
Kingsport
10.2013 - 11.2020
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
- Completed independent or team installations of building structures, including trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Installed paneling on walls to deaden sound, complete decorations or absorb shock based on individual customer requirements.
- Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills at all stages.
- Placed building paper over subflooring to protect final flooring material from water damage.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Engaged customers to help design custom entertainment centers, china cabinets, mantels and kitchen cabinets for residences.
- Inspected job site location to evaluate for code violations and coordinated necessary maintenance or repairs.
- Employed raw and pre-fabricated materials to construct porches, additions and recessed beams.
- Operated various saw types and planing/sanding tools to cut, shape and smooth lumber and other construction materials.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
- Fabricated custom furniture, shelving and cabinets and installed in specified locations.
- Worked with residential customers to understand needs and provide excellent service to meet all of their remodeling wants and needs.
- Transported materials, job trailers, and heavy equipment to customer locations as needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Handled client calls to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Led teams to complete projects effectively and to meet or precede deadlines.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Assembly Line Worker
HSN
Piney Flats
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Prevented equipment jams and wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations
- Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing all tools in preparation for next shift
- Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity
- Calibrated laser stops, label readers and taping equipment on a daily basis to maintain optimal performance
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools
- Protected materials during transport by correctly assembling boxes and crates
- Promoted delivery efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing containers
- Willingly took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines
- Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment
- Effectively operated pallet jacks and forklift equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations
- Moved full pallets of packages to loading area using forklift/power ride on pallet jacks and conveyor systems
- Prepared packages for shipment using hand tools, semi-automatic equipment and automatic machinery
- Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele
- Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment
- Minimized waste by strictly following packing procedures and reducing volume of packaging materials used to prepare shipments
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating effectively with team members regarding orders and fulfillment
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system
Factory Production Worker
Staffmark/Parker Hannifin
Greeneville
11.2009 - 10.2010
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
- Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize waste of materials.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools such as impacts and torch wrenches
- Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
- Removed rough spots to enhance part alignment and improve finishes.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement effective assembly plans.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
- Buffed out minor scratches and imperfections, which bolstered product quality.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing all tools in preparation for next shift.
- Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
- Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity.
- Calibrated torque wrenches and presses and leak tested equipment on bi-hourly basis to maintain optimal performance.
- Analyzed project specifications and other instructions prior to job start to ascertain all tasks and determine completion dates.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Assisted quality assurance by visually inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Greene High School
Mosheim, TN4 2009
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Educational leadership
- Converting leads
- Thought leadership
- Leading employees
- Quality improvement leadership
- Leadership competency
- Staff leadership and supervision
- Hand and power tools
- Time and material estimates
- Material prepping
- Job specifications
- Heavy lifting
- Safety and compliance
- Effective communication
- Reading Blueprints and schematics
- Team oversight
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Residential construction
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Improvement
- Organization
- Problem Resolution
- Customer service
- Team Management
- Project Organization
- Communications
- Supervision
- Tile cutting
- Tile installation
- Grout application
- Surface cleaning
- Safety Procedures
- Ceramic tile installation
- Waterproofing methods
- Safe workplace procedures
- Trim work
- Floor leveling
- Deadline management
- Demolition
- Transition installation
- Porcelain tile installation
- Existing floor removal
- Hardwood installation
- Flooring substrate repair
- Subfloor leveling
- Vinyl plank installation
- Lifting up to 150 pounds
- Tread installation
- Measuring abilities
- Site preparation
- Documentation skills
- Scaffolding construction
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Carpentry
- Drywalling
- Insulation cutting and measuring
- Pipe and ductwork knowledge
- Welding experience
- MIG welding
- Flux core welding
- Welding and fabrication
- Stick welding experience
- Residential plumbing design
- Remodels and new construction
- Budget management
- Quality assurance
- Vendor negotiation
- Project management
- Small business operations
- Cooperative team member
- Troubleshooting
- Plumbing
- Blueprint fluency
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Valid TN driver's license
- Packing and scanning
- Order picking and processing
- Inventory staging
- Assembly line experience
- Safe driver
- Team Player
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- General laborer
- Materials transport
- Material packaging
- Materials handling
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Routine cleaning
- Following directions
- Loader controls
- Construction background
- Excavator operation
Timeline
Owner
Perkins handyman and remodeling
12.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Smith handyman
09.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Repair Technician
Smith handyman
10.2022 - 09.2023
Lead Carpenter
Kitchens baths and beyond
11.2021 - 08.2022
Owner One Man Crew
Perkins handyman and remodeling
11.2020 - 11.2021
Lead Carpenter/Supervisor
Prendergast Construction
10.2013 - 11.2020
Assembly Line Worker
HSN
10.2011 - 10.2013
Factory Production Worker
Staffmark/Parker Hannifin
11.2009 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
West Greene High School