Erik D. Eggleston



QUALIFICATIONS

Have over 18 years of experience and a broad background in the construction industry including purchasing, supervising, framing, sheetrock, drywall taping/finishing, and heavy equipment. Very knowledgeable of construction procedures, equipment, tools, and materials. Self-motivated, highly organized, and dedicated individual with the ability to work independently and within a team. Possess the ability to anticipate problems and adjust schedules due to unforeseen circumstances in order to meet deadlines. Highly skilled with vendor and customer relations. Very proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and QuickBooks. Very detail orientated. Willing to relocate.


WORK HISTORY

THE WOODSHED, INC., Colorado Springs, COOct 2001 Oct 2008
PURCHASING AGENT /SAFETY COORDINATOR
Purchased materials and supplies for manufacturing operations, as well as resale items in the residential building industry (doors, stair parts, door and bath hardware, moulding, and millwork). Lowered inventory levels by 20% through managing inventory and negotiating costs. Responsible for inside sales by helping walk-in customers and builders.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Implemented new inventory control procedures which eliminated back orders
Prepared cost basis for new jobs and bids
Worked with vendors, customers, and company salesmen to resolve problems
Implemented and maintained Woodware software system to manage inventory, purchase orders, and order entry
Managed warranties on products sold
Conducted monthly safety meetings
Attended OSHA safety seminar

AMERICAN WIPING RAGS, INC. (AWR), Pueblo West, COApril 2003 2009
CO-OWNER
Manufacture and deliver disposable cotton wiping rags in bulk quantities.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Developed concept, gained funding, and launched AWR
Oversee and manage a $100K annual business
Currently in negotiations to sell AWR

OAKWOOD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Pueblo West, CONov 1999 Sept 2001
SUPERINTENDENT
Scheduled and managed subcontractors for excavation, foundation installation, backfill, ground iron, and flatwork to meet construction deadlines. Prepared project estimates and bids including foundation drawings and rebar takeoffs and ordered materials. Coordinated homeowner orientation/walk-through and prepared punch lists.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Staked house location on lots
Managed building permit routing
Oversaw building project including estimates and accounts payable
Attended building code course

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BEAR CONSTRUCTION, Fort Collins, COJune 1995 Nov 1999
LEAD FRAMER/FOREMAN,
Framed houses. Directed framing crew as lead framer for two years. Experience in production homes, semi-custom homes, custom homes, multi-family homes, and light commercial construction.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Supervised and directed crews ranging in size from three to 12 people
Coordinated with superintendents, architects, and engineers to solve problems
Trained new employees
Produced material cut lists from blue prints
Operated all-terrain forklift

US FISH and WILDLIFE SERVICE/JOHNSON CONTROLS, Fort Collins, CO 1991 1995
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN
Collected field samples, surveyed river channel topography, input data into computer database using Quattro Pro software, wrote quarterly analysis reports using Word Perfect. Aged trees and analyzed tree ring data from samples collected in the field.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Received several awards, including Special Achievement Award, Involved Employee Award, and Award of Merit for Outstanding Field Work.
Experience with Pentax Total Station survey equipment
Organized complex logistics for seven to 10 day field trips

G.E. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Colorado Springs, CO Summers/Winters 1986 1991
TAPER APPRENTICE/LABORER
Experience in commercial building finishing drywall, hanging sheetrock, and steel stud framing. Delivered and stocked materials. Jobsite clean-up.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree: Biological Sciences
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO


OTHER EDUCATION/INFORMATION

Colorado Leading Edge Certification sponsored by the Small Business Development Center, Pueblo Community College
References available upon request
Willing to Relocate