To secure a satisfying position with a well-founded compnay
Jim Crook
56 Wagon Wheel Rd. • Quakertown, PA 18951 • 215.538.2264 (home)
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To find and improve a friendly, productive and profitable work environment for all involved parties.
CAREER PROFILE
ACCOMPLISHED LEAD AUTOCAD DRAFTSMAN offering a solid employment background, extensive experience and a strong record of performance. Significant qualifications include:
• Managing projects that are complete, on time, within budget, and that achieve desired results.
• Maintaining optimal results by setting expectations, gauging performance and providing feedback.
• Developing a common project management language within the organization so all those involved understand and feel comfortable communicating about the project.
• Stating and clarifying project goals in order to keep participants informed and motivated.
• Completing project responsibility assignments, cost estimates and plans.
• Assessing project situations, determining actions to take and conducting project evaluations.
• Identifying potential problems and making plans to prevent them.
• Communicating effectively on project goals, assignments and plans through briefings, emails and one-on-one discussions.
• Negotiating timetables and resources to coordinate effectively with third-party project participants.
• Facilitating group involvement in problem-solving, decision-making and planning.
• Building work teams that are committed to project success.
• Using project management discussions as a tool to gather information, gain understanding and test for comprehension.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Advanced Knowledge of Most 2D & 3D Design Software Used In The Millwork Industry
A Thorough Knowledge of High End Residential and Commercial Millwork
Delegating Project Responsibilities within a Group
Strategic Planning • Project Management • Employee and Customer Relations
Quality Control • Estimating • Remodeling • Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MILLWORK DESIGNER & COORDINATOR
Creative Millwork & Design, Quakertown, Pennsylvania • 03/2008-Present
A small company specializing in detailing services and millwork brokerage.
Coordinate projects from inception to completion, including establishment of relationships with key stakeholders such as owners, architects contractors and installers. Handled $525K in projects, including customer meetings, site visits, estimating and drawing of all projects.
• Streamlined processes and actions.
• Reduced inaccuracies and inefficiencies.
LEAD MILLWORK DESIGNER
AMERICAN MILLWORK & CABINETRY, Emmaus, Pennsylvania • 2005-02/2008
A $2.5M per year firm specializing in supplying commercial millwork in the greater Philadelphia area.
Oversaw drafting operations, monitored progress, inspected work. Estimated total costs and materials needed.
• Achieved optimal levels of personal performance and accomplishment.
• Excelled in delivering work that achieved results.
• Consistently produced effectiveness.
• Always exceeded the norm with respect to volume, output and quality.
LEAD MILLWORK DESIGNER
DOYLESTOWN LUMBER AND MILLWORK, Doylestown, Pennsylvania • 2002-2005
A local lumber and millwork company with $600K annual millwork sales.
Introduced CAD drafting, provided accurate millwork quotes and drawings.
• Accomplished more output with fewer resources.
• Created innovative strategies that resulted in higher productivity and efficiency.
• Raised annual millwork sales to $1.4M.
LEAD MILLWORK DESIGNER
FROST WATSON LUMBER, Newtown, Pennsylvania • 2000-2002
A 50 person firm specializing in contractor lumber and millwork sales.
Introduced CAD drafting and spreadsheet quoting programs.
• Made a positive impact on colleagues and the organization as a whole.
• Produced consistent effectiveness in duties and responsibilities.
• Eliminated inefficient methods and distractions.
EDUCATION
Verona High School
Class of 1970
Verona, NJ
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