Chad Blanchette
Bradley
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forman
Rick Jones Construction Inc.
Kankakee
06.2016 - Current
- Supervised daily operations on construction sites for efficient workflow.
- Monitored safety compliance and enforced regulations among crew members.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and resolve potential issues.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Did framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, soffit & fascia, gutters, concrete, windows, doors, siding, & operated heavy equipment
Footing and Foundation Forman
Brandt Concrete
Kankakee
08.2009 - 05.2016
- Supervised employees and managed jobsite and all work being done.
- Made sure that timelines were met on time.
- Trained new employees.
- Read blueprints & used laser and other programs to layout the footings and foundations.
- Operated heavy equipment.
- Was in charge of making sure all materials, tools, & equipment needed for job was at jobsite.
Shift Supervisor
Reynolds Packaging
Manteno
07.2003 - 08.2009
- Supervised daily operations of production lines to ensure efficient workflow.
- Trained and mentored new staff on safety procedures and equipment use.
- Coordinated shift schedules to optimize labor resources and coverage.
- Monitored quality control standards to maintain product integrity.
- Resolved operational issues promptly to minimize downtime during shifts.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies on the floor.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
Education
Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
Bradley, ILSkills
- Site management
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Heavy equipment operation
- Electrical install & trouble shooting
- All forms of construction
- Concrete
- Reading,following, & understanding blueprints
- Quality control
- Completing jobs on time
- Making crucial decisions
- Following and giving instructions
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Wood and metal framing
- Critical thinking
- Hand and power tools
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Dedicated work ethic
- Construction management
- Roofing
- Construction deadlines
- Crew scheduling
- OSHA regulations
- Decision-making
- Crew supervision
- Finish carpentry
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forman
Rick Jones Construction Inc.
06.2016 - Current
Footing and Foundation Forman
Brandt Concrete
08.2009 - 05.2016
Shift Supervisor
Reynolds Packaging
07.2003 - 08.2009
Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School