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    Posted by admin on November 15th, 2009 and filed under adventure tourism | 2 Comments »

    Joseph Goodell
    (My address)
    (My email)
    (my phone number)

    Highlights
    · Retail experience, including restocking, sales, inventory, and cashouts
    · Computer knowledge; including use for retail, word processing, research and the internet
    · Supervisor Experience of up to 10 people
    · Work well alone, or within a team
    · Over 2 years of construction experience
    · Forklift experience

    Work Experience

    Valemount Forest Products May 2009 – August 2009

    General Labourer – General labourer duties in relation to dismantling of a sawmill. Duties included operating a front-end wheel loader, use of various hand tools to disassemble electrical paneling, WHMIS training, fire prevention duties, and fire watch.

    Random Hero Drywall Ltd. April 2007 – April 2009

    Boarder and Lead Hand – Duties included delivering and installing gypsum board, product inventory, transportation of tools, safe preparation and use of scaffolding, jobsite clean-up, and on-site supervisor.

    Paintability Ltd. November 2005 – November 2006

    Prepping Boss, Junior Painter – Duties included supervising of 5-10 people in the preparation of materials for sandblasting, and cleaning prior to painting, mixing paint, applying primer, applying topcoats and clear coats, doing touch ups, and operating a forklift.

    Timber Mart Ltd. August 2003- September 2005

    Sales and Yard Hand – Duties included sales of building equipment, mixing of house paint, loading customers’ vehicles with product, delivering product, forklift operation, inventory, cashout and general cleanup, merchandising.

    Valemount Community Television Summer 2002 and Summer 2003

    Studio Assistant/Media Assistant – Daily updates to webpage and community bulletin board for the studio, filming of local events for broadcast, editing video for broadcast, airing broadcasts, various weekly projects, general office duties including answering and responding to telephone, fax and email inquiries.

    Education

    Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary Alberta 2005
    Level I Autobody Technician training

    Valemount Secondary School, Valemount BC 2004

    Completion of Grade 12

    Valemount Learning Centre, Valemount BC 2003

    Visitor Information Counselling Techniques

    Valemount Learning Centre, Valemount BC 2003

    Introduction to Adventure Tourism

    Skills and Certificates

    Computer Experience using Microsoft Office and the Internet; SuperHost Fundamentals; SuperHost Japanese Service of Expectations; SuperHost Serving Customers with Disabilities; SuperHost Across the Cultures; Foodsafe

    References

    Mr. xxxxx, Supervisor

    Valemount Forest Products Ltd. (Phone Number)

    Brandon Xxxxx, Owner Operator

    Random Hero Drywall Ltd. (phone number)
    Like is it too in depth or is there something blatently wrong? I have applied at probably 50 places, and no call backs :(

    Couple of things – depends what type of job you are applying for ( include only those that are relative to what you are applying for) You have 15 seconds and the 1st page to get their attention, Look at the difference between your resume and mine, you have to sale them on the idea to hire you,

    JAMES EDWARD WILLIAMS
    Address
    Town,state zip code
    (home phone)
    (Mobile phone)

    Objective
    Seeking a position as Superintendent where my skills, education and experience can be effectively utilized. Seeking the type of position in which I take full responsibility for the job.

    SUMMARY

    Seasoned construction professional High integrity. Good work ethic. Does whatever it takes to get the job done, and to do it right the first time. Knows overtime is required on every job. Experienced Construction Superintendent and QC Manager for ACOE projects. Certified in COE EM-385-1-1 and OSHA. Experienced in Hotels, Big Box, Restaurants, and Tenant Finish out, Design Built, site work, and underground, Historical Rehab. I was trained to understand that a Superintendent’s function is to bring the job in on time, within budget and leave a happy client Project list availed on request.

    Key Qualification
    Over Ten years experience in Quality Control:
    Six year as an Eng. Tech
    Level III Soil and Material (both Field and Lab)
    Level II Non – Destructive / X-ray
    Five year as QC on ACOE projects:
    Two projects solely as QC, all other QC was not required to be separate position.

    Has perform job functions as Superintendent / QC / Project Manager
    Over fifteen years as superintendent
    Two year at Project Manager
    Two years Asst. Project Manager
    Three years as Construction Coordinator (VP of construction division)

    Has experience with scheduling program
    Sure track / P-3
    Microsoft Project
    Timberline
    *Estimating Experience
    ( end of 1st page)

    EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
    Superintendent, CSBI January 2000 – June 2008
    Wichca, Kansas

    Production and quality control of a 122 room four story Hotel Responsibilities included scheduling of suppliers and subcontractors. To meet production and scheduling project deadlines. Review of specifications, inspection of project for production and materials. Report and correct deficient items of work, and coordinate corrections with Owner’s rep. Review and processing of all submittals. Prepare daily reports and safety inspections

    .EDUCATION

    University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas
    Bachelor of Fine Arts – May 1996
    Major:Humanities
    Minor:Civil Engineering

    University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
    Major:Civil Engineering (100 Hours)
    Minor:Geophysics
    Established AISES Chapter; Pro-Tem President; President

    Seminole Community College, Sanford, Florida
    Associate of Arts – December 1987
    Major:Civil Engineering
    Minor:Geophysics

    SKILLS
    ACI Certified
    Troxler Certified
    Land Surveying
    Asbestos Removal Certification
    \Computer Literacy: 3 Programming Languages and 2 Machine Languages
    Proficient in Reading Blueprints and Schematics
    Competition Level Photographer
    ACOE Certified
    FEMA Certified
    OSHA Certified

    PERSONAL
    Native American
    Vietnam Era Veteran

    REFERENCES

    Name Company Address Phone number

    )

    .

    2 Responses

    1. Rych Says:

      You have a good basis. I think you should focus on your highlights more and put more emphasis on your best assets. Perhaps refining it down would be useful too. Good luck.
      References :

    2. rydlranch Says:

      Couple of things – depends what type of job you are applying for ( include only those that are relative to what you are applying for) You have 15 seconds and the 1st page to get their attention, Look at the difference between your resume and mine, you have to sale them on the idea to hire you,

      JAMES EDWARD WILLIAMS
      Address
      Town,state zip code
      (home phone)
      (Mobile phone)

      Objective
      Seeking a position as Superintendent where my skills, education and experience can be effectively utilized. Seeking the type of position in which I take full responsibility for the job.

      SUMMARY

      Seasoned construction professional High integrity. Good work ethic. Does whatever it takes to get the job done, and to do it right the first time. Knows overtime is required on every job. Experienced Construction Superintendent and QC Manager for ACOE projects. Certified in COE EM-385-1-1 and OSHA. Experienced in Hotels, Big Box, Restaurants, and Tenant Finish out, Design Built, site work, and underground, Historical Rehab. I was trained to understand that a Superintendent’s function is to bring the job in on time, within budget and leave a happy client Project list availed on request.

      Key Qualification
      Over Ten years experience in Quality Control:
      Six year as an Eng. Tech
      Level III Soil and Material (both Field and Lab)
      Level II Non – Destructive / X-ray
      Five year as QC on ACOE projects:
      Two projects solely as QC, all other QC was not required to be separate position.

      Has perform job functions as Superintendent / QC / Project Manager
      Over fifteen years as superintendent
      Two year at Project Manager
      Two years Asst. Project Manager
      Three years as Construction Coordinator (VP of construction division)

      Has experience with scheduling program
      Sure track / P-3
      Microsoft Project
      Timberline
      *Estimating Experience
      ( end of 1st page)

      EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
      Superintendent, CSBI January 2000 – June 2008
      Wichca, Kansas

      Production and quality control of a 122 room four story Hotel Responsibilities included scheduling of suppliers and subcontractors. To meet production and scheduling project deadlines. Review of specifications, inspection of project for production and materials. Report and correct deficient items of work, and coordinate corrections with Owner’s rep. Review and processing of all submittals. Prepare daily reports and safety inspections

      .EDUCATION

      University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas
      Bachelor of Fine Arts – May 1996
      Major:Humanities
      Minor:Civil Engineering

      University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
      Major:Civil Engineering (100 Hours)
      Minor:Geophysics
      Established AISES Chapter; Pro-Tem President; President

      Seminole Community College, Sanford, Florida
      Associate of Arts – December 1987
      Major:Civil Engineering
      Minor:Geophysics

      SKILLS
      ACI Certified
      Troxler Certified
      Land Surveying
      Asbestos Removal Certification
      \Computer Literacy: 3 Programming Languages and 2 Machine Languages
      Proficient in Reading Blueprints and Schematics
      Competition Level Photographer
      ACOE Certified
      FEMA Certified
      OSHA Certified

      PERSONAL
      Native American
      Vietnam Era Veteran

      REFERENCES

      Name Company Address Phone number

      )

      .
      References :

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