Jeffery Cessna
Rockville,MD
Summary
Dynamic leader and United States Marine Corps veteran with a proven track record in operations management and customer relations. Excelled at DeHaven's Masonry Concrete And Construction as well as Cessna's Concrete and Construction by enhancing project efficiency and team collaboration. Skilled in negotiation and decision-making, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Cessna's Concrete And Construction
06.2004 - 02.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Increased equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Operated specialized attachments to complete tasks efficiently, such as using a hydraulic breaker for rock excavation projects.
Excavator
DeHaven's Masonry Concrete And Construction
07.1990 - 02.2023
- Increased excavation efficiency by operating heavy machinery with precision and care.
- Ensured job site safety by consistently maintaining and inspecting equipment.
- Collaborated with project managers and team members for successful completion of excavation projects.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work, providing valuable data for future projects.
- Reduced downtime by performing routine maintenance on excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Expedited project timelines by skillfully navigating tight spaces with large equipment, minimizing delays due to difficult site conditions.
- Managed material resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of available materials while minimizing waste.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Performed thorough inspections and provided accurate written quotes for needed work.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Moved levers, pushed pedals or turned valves to control equipment.
- Created inclines and ramps by moving and tamping down earth as well as gravel for top layers.
Corporal E-4
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 07.2004
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Wood High School
Winchester, VA06.2000
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Project estimating
- Negotiation
- Labor Relations
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Quality Assurance
other skills
I also have grown up on a farm and have run and maintained and operated all types of farm and heavy equimpent as well as keeping it all running and useable
Timeline
Owner
Cessna's Concrete And Construction
06.2004 - 02.2023
Corporal E-4
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 07.2004
Excavator
DeHaven's Masonry Concrete And Construction
07.1990 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
James Wood High School
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