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Thomas Swanson

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Summary

Dynamic construction professional with proven expertise in project management and design-build processes at Swanson Home Maintenance. Skilled in material procurement and construction safety, I excel in fostering client relationships and implementing innovative solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Swanson Home Maintenance and Handyman Service
04.2013 - 10.2025

Responsible for all types of construction, from planning to finish.

  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.

Co-worker

Christiansen Custom Woodworking Inc
04.2014 - 10.2024
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.

Contractor

The Bridge Community Church Des Plaines
04.2014 - 04.2016

Hired to oversee day to day building maintenance issues.

  • Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Implemented safety protocols on job sites, reducing incidents of workplace accidents and injuries.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.

AutoCAD Draftsman

Robinson Engineering LTD
09.1991 - 08.1998
  • Streamlined drafting processes, resulting in increased efficiency and improved drawing quality.
  • Optimized workflow within the department by regularly maintaining CAD equipment, software, and related tools.
  • Collaborated with design and engineering staffs to solve AutoCAD and [Software] related issues.
  • Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning and implementing new drafting technologies and techniques as they became available.
  • Created designs and blueprints using [Software] according to customer specifications, timelines, and supply inventories.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between project phases with thorough documentation of revisions and updates to drawings.

Education

No Degree - Computer Aided Design

Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA

No Degree - Building Construction Technology

South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL

No Degree - General Studies

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
08-1991

High School Diploma -

Bremen
Midlothian, IL
05-1981

Skills

  • Material procurement
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Construction management
  • Design-build expertise
  • Problem-solving
  • Construction safety
  • Critical thinking
  • Job and material estimates
  • Remodeling projects
  • Building, demolition, and renovation
  • Project scheduling
  • Renovation
  • Interpreting blueprints
  • Specifications review
  • New construction
  • Demolition
  • Blueprints
  • Materials estimates
  • AutoCAD
  • Design and planning
  • Reading blueprints

Timeline

Co-worker

Christiansen Custom Woodworking Inc
04.2014 - 10.2024

Contractor

The Bridge Community Church Des Plaines
04.2014 - 04.2016

President

Swanson Home Maintenance and Handyman Service
04.2013 - 10.2025

AutoCAD Draftsman

Robinson Engineering LTD
09.1991 - 08.1998

No Degree - Computer Aided Design

Cuyamaca College

No Degree - Building Construction Technology

South Suburban College of Cook County

No Degree - General Studies

Grossmont College

High School Diploma -

Bremen
Thomas Swanson