Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership Experience
Experience
Communication Skills
Timeline
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Cristofer Reed

Capitola,CA

Summary

As an organizer, my primary ambition is to increase market share for our signatory contractors while engaging with and guiding open-shop contractors into the mix.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College
10.2023 - Current

Teach a 54hr apprentice class course.

Featuring in depth instruction in topics critical to workplace and jobsite supervision, including-

  • Leadership
  • Relationships
  • Documentation
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Safety
  • Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
  • Managing and measuring productivity

Apprentice/Journeyman Instructor

Pipe Trades Training Center
10.2021 - Current

Teach a 54hr Apprentice/Journeyman class course.
Featuring in depth instruction in topics critical to workplace and jobsite supervision, including-

  • Leadership
  • Relationships
  • Documentation
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Safety
  • Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
  • Managing and measuring productivity

Foreman/General Foreman

Therma Plumbing
07.2019 - Current

Lead construction teams through all phases of ground up projects. Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.

  • Pre-construction planning
  • Mobilization
  • Tech training, Laptop, Tablet, Email, Timecards, Pre-Task Plans, JHA's, Procore, Excel, Teams and TouchPlan
  • Planning/Scheduling manpower, tools, material, equipment and subs
  • Safety Certification Coordination
  • RFI's and Change orders
  • Coordination Meetings
  • Monitor Productivity
  • Demobilize

Journeyman/Foreman/General Foreman

Air Systems Plumbing
07.2012 - 07.2019

Lead Fconstruction teams through all phases of ground up projects. Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.

  • Pre-construction planning
  • Mobilization
  • Tech training, Laptop, Tablet, Email, Timecards, Pre-Task Plans, JHA's, Procore, Excel, Teams
  • Planning/Scheduling manpower, tools, material, equipment and subs
  • Safety Certification Coordination
  • RFI's and Change orders
  • Coordination Meetings
  • Monitor Productivity

Journeyman

KDS Plumbing
10.2011 - 07.2012

Lead journeymen and apprentices through various plumbing and piping projects while maintaining a safe and efficient worksite.

Owner/Operator

C.R.Reed Plumbing
08.2009 - 10.2011

Working with general contractors to bid and acquire jobs. Self perform scheduling and planning plumbing work, install plumbing work and perform day to day office duties.

Plumber Apprentice/Foreman/General Foreman

South Valley Plumbing
06.1998 - 08.2009

Lead construction teams through all phases of ground up projects. Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.

  • Pre-construction planning
  • Mobilization
  • Planning/Scheduling manpower, tools, material, equipment and subs
  • Safety Certification Coordination
  • RFI's and Change orders
  • Coordination Meetings
  • Monitor Productivity
  • Demobilize

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering, Horticulture

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Plumbing

Pipe Trades Training Center
San Jose, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Skills in Suicide Prevention Training, Peer Support Skills, and Mental Health Literacy

Instructor Training Program
Ann Arbor, MI

Some College (No Degree) - Introduction to Peer Support Skills & Mental Health Literacy

Pipe Trades Training Center
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Practical Experience
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective Communication
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Project Coordination
  • Professional Networking
  • Training and education

Accomplishments

393 Apprentice Contest Proctor 2023


State Apprentice Contest Volenteer 2023


IAPMO 2023


393 Peer Allie


MCAA field Leaders Conference 2024

Leadership Experience

Successfully led multiple teams through all phases of ground up construction projects, on budget and on time.

Experience

393 Plumbing Apprenticeship (Residential), 09/01/99, 06/30/00, 393 Plumbing Apprenticeship (Building Trades), 09/01/00, 06/30/05, Plumber Apprentice/Foreman/General Foreman, South Valley Plumbing, 06/01/98, 08/31/09, Owner/Operator, C.R.Reed Plumbing, 08/01/09, 10/31/11, Journeyman, KDS Plumbing, 10/01/11, 07/31/12, Journeyman/Foreman/General Foreman, Air Systems Plumbing, 07/01/12, 07/31/19, Foreman/General Foreman, Therma Plumbing, 07/01/19, Present, Instructor, Pipe Trades Training Center, 10/01/21, Present, Instructor, Foothill-De Anza Community College, 10/01/23, Present

Communication Skills

Day to day Microsoft Email, Teams Meeting/Chat, Share File, Calendar, Excel and Projects. Iphone/Ipad Phone/Text/Email/Share File.

Timeline

Apprentice Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College
10.2023 - Current

Apprentice/Journeyman Instructor

Pipe Trades Training Center
10.2021 - Current

Foreman/General Foreman

Therma Plumbing
07.2019 - Current

Journeyman/Foreman/General Foreman

Air Systems Plumbing
07.2012 - 07.2019

Journeyman

KDS Plumbing
10.2011 - 07.2012

Owner/Operator

C.R.Reed Plumbing
08.2009 - 10.2011

Plumber Apprentice/Foreman/General Foreman

South Valley Plumbing
06.1998 - 08.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering, Horticulture

Cabrillo College

Some College (No Degree) - Plumbing

Pipe Trades Training Center

Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Skills in Suicide Prevention Training, Peer Support Skills, and Mental Health Literacy

Instructor Training Program

Some College (No Degree) - Introduction to Peer Support Skills & Mental Health Literacy

Pipe Trades Training Center
Cristofer Reed