Ralph Carlson
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 651-748-0882, (C) 651-308-6014,
Objective
Seeking a position as a Constrution Supervisor/Foreman while I finish a degree in Construction Management. With many years as a foreman and team leader, position should include building and motivating teams, prioritizing work schedules, job site safety and good communication skills.
Work Experience
Commercial cabinet maker (09/17/2007 – 02/08/2008)
Motivated, self starter able to get the job finished with no supervision.
Last Employer: MN Superior Exteriors
Contact Person: Troy Olson/ 612-919-2183
Responsibilities: Design, build and install commercial cabinets, countertops and millwork. Complying with standard building practices and building codes and regulations. General carpentry work.
Accomplishments: Built all cabinets, countertops and millwork from architectural drawing. Recognized and made all necessary corrections to drawings to comply with ADA Requirements. Made changes to satisfy customer requests.
Commercial cabinet maker (05/07/2001 – 09/12/2008)
Team leader, training, scheduling communicating with employees, management and customers
Last Employer: Century Fixtures and Millwork
Responsibilities: Supervise team of six employees while building high end custom store fixtures. Train new employees. Schedule work on multiple projects at once when needed.
Accomplishments: Developed new methods for assembling complex fixtures, reducing production time by 10%. Built prototypes. Established inventory system for custom laminates.
Cabinet shop foreman (02/08/1993 – 05/04/2001)
Review contracts, supervise employees, maintain production schedule, evaluate employee performance.
Last Employer: Road Rescue, Inc
Responsibilities: Train new employees, review contracts, assign work details, maintain safety regulations, evaluate employee performance, interact directly with customers to remedy issues of concern. Departmental inventory control, annual inventory audits.
Accomplishments: Helped in developing several new products. Increased department productivity by 11%.
Education
Establishment: Inver Hills Community College
Degree: Associates of Sceince
Average Grade: 3.85
Details: Construction Management Addition building inspection courses
Skills
Organization, leadership, team building, democratic management style, concensus builder.
Computer Skills: MS Office Suite
Interests
Interests include reading, econimics, environment, hiking and woodworking. Past president of Willow Court Townhome Owners Association for 10 years.