Sherwood Swanson
Saint Charles
Summary
Detail-oriented office manager with proven expertise in project management, vendor coordination, and customer relationship building. Skilled in contract administration and cost analysis, contributing to operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Sherwood Construction Services
St. Charles
06.2018 - Current
- Composed contracts and administered scheduling tasks.
- Sourced, collected, and organized the delivery of materials from a range of vendors, both locally and nationally.
- Managed client payments and fulfillment of contracts.
- I built the current website for Sherwood Shower Systems.
- Developed a cost and profit analysis system in Google Sheets that manages costs and advises on pricing for services and materials.
- Coordinated and handled payments for vendors and subcontractors.
- Handled the advertising for Sherwood Construction Services by building out their Google and Houzz profiles.
- Introduced new products to local market through comprehensive research and presentation to Owner of Sherwood Construction Services.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Apprentice Carpenter
Sherwood Construction Services
St. Charles
06.2018 - Current
- Assisted in framing structures using wood and metal materials.
- Operated power tools for cutting, shaping, and assembling building materials.
- Installed drywall, flooring, and cabinetry according to project specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Followed blueprints to accurately measure and cut materials for projects.
- Supported senior carpenters in completing complex construction tasks.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Followed instructions from senior carpenters when performing tasks.
- Worked with a variety of materials such as lumber, plywood, MDF board .
- Ensured that all tools were stored properly after use.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Checked job sites regularly for hazards that could affect the safety of workers.
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as sanding surfaces or painting woodwork.
- Installed trusses, rafters and joists according to blueprints.
- Repaired damaged structures by replacing broken pieces of wood or adding new components.
- Installed drywall sheets and finished them with joint compound.
- Attached moldings along walls and ceilings using nails or glue guns.
- Uncovered product defects and addressed with job foreman.
- Assembled pre-fabricated wall panels and installed them on site.
- Assisted in laying out flooring systems including subflooring, hardwood floors, carpeting, tile .
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Charles East High School
Saint Charles, IL06-2018
Skills
- Contract administration
- Vendor management
- Website development
- Cost analysis
- Invoice tracking
- Customer relationship management
- Payment processing
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Mail handling
- Customer relations
Affiliations
Continuing Education in Cyber Security via TryHackMe.
Timeline
Office Manager
Sherwood Construction Services
06.2018 - Current
Apprentice Carpenter
Sherwood Construction Services
06.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Saint Charles East High School