To secure a permanent and challenging position in which I can use my skills and education to make a difference.
Wm. Keith Merritt
1950 Minnewil Ln
Marietta, GA 30068
770-899-0367
wmkmerritt[at]gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
Upstanding and professional Project Manager with 15 years experience in residential and commercial repair, renovation, and construction; 8 years on site management experience. Cross-functional experience in carpentry, masonry, landscaping, plumbing, and electrical with a hands-on emphasis in meeting customers’ expectations with quality work. Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills with a cordial, professional manner promoting teamwork and positive customer relations. Adaptable, well rounded, and motivated.
Areas of Expertise
• Organization: Logical and highly organized. Excel in prioritizing and completing tasks and meeting budget goals and deadlines without compromising quality or productivity. Extensive prioritization, budget management, scheduling and procurement experience.
• Technical Skills: Ability and tools for: framing and trim carpentry, tile, masonry, drywall, paint, and landscaping. Journeyman plumbing and electrical skills. Working knowledge of building codes and construction law. Competent computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets, email, and Microsoft word. Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Oral/Written Communications: Experience interfacing with and managing people of diverse backgrounds, including coordinating tasks between clients/customers and subcontractors. Education background with extensive experience in teaching/training employees.
• Client/Customer Service: Excellent negotiation and customer interface skills. Direct liaison to senior management, architects, external clients, and vendors.
Education
BA Philosophy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. Graduated with Distinction 1996
Phi Kappa Pi Academic Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society
BA English, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 1991
Member: Professional Association of Georgia Educators
Certified Master Gardener
Relevant Professional Experience
Contractor 2000-present
Wm Merritt Renovations
Coordinate all aspects of a small renovation and repair business from sales to billing. Maintain a solid repeat customer base of both residential and commercial properties through quality work, fair pricing, and engaging methods, empowering customers through communication and education. Performed as subcontractor on jobs in the Athens and Atlanta GA areas.
Lead Carpenter 2008
Athens Remodeling, Athens, GA
Temporarily partnered with owner to start and establish a small residential remodeling company. Handled advertising, generating and selling leads from past satisfied clients. Performed work as well as managed subcontractors. Closed 90% of sales after meeting clients to discuss projects.
Project Manager/Lead Carpenter 2005-2007
Bona Fide Construction Athens, GA
Trained and managed crew of five. Liaison between senior management, subcontractors, and clients. Managed project in which company won Outstanding renovation of a Historic Property award, Athens, GA, 2005. Scheduled employees and maintained company hours staying within budget and on time on assigned projects.
Site Manager/Lead Carpenter
Christian Roofing and Remodeling, Athens, GA 2003-2005
Independent work on larger remodeling jobs. Trained new employees, did material take-offs from plans, called in inspections, and completed jobs on time and on budget. Generated many leads and sales from referrals for quality of work.
Lead Carpenter
Orange Woodworks, New Orleans, LA 1998-2000
Diagnosed and addressed problems and performed work on residential and commercial historic structures in the New Orleans area. Extensive refinishing, masonry, and sand blasting experience, working with numerous and varied different materials.
Carpenter
Parbold Contracting, Atlanta, GA 1992-1996
Apprenticed with a master carpenter completing additions and repairing both residential and commercial structures in the Atlanta area.
Other Experience and Additional Information
Teacher
Etowah High School, Woodstock, GA 1997
As a supply teacher, taught senior college prep British literature, sophomore lit/comp and freshman vocational lit/comp. Offered a permanent position after brief tenure. Draft lesson plans; organize plan book for review and approval; testing and grading; review of seniors’ graduation requirements; average class size approximately 30 students. Also, volunteered as a soccer coach for 4-8 year olds for 4 years.
Full Time Student
Completed two bachelor’s degrees while working full time.
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