Josh Horsburgh
Kitchener
Summary
Diligent Owner/Operator with over three years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional inventory management, loss prevention and vendor negotiation performance.
Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager/Owner
ConPro Contracting LTD
Exeter
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed project timelines and allocated resources effectively.
- Coordinated communication between teams and stakeholders for project updates.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
Owner/Operator
SQR Contracting
Kitchener
10.2017 - Current
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
- Interviewed and hired top contractor talent to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Prepared and submitted daily work-site reports, weekly invoices, payroll and overtime requirements.
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of all work orders and purchase orders.
- Estimated construction costs accurately, achieving consistent business profits.
Sales Manager
Goliath Roofing
Clinton
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Implemented process changes to streamline sales department workflow.
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
Service Electrician/Apprentice Electrician
Jones Electric of Kitchener
Kitchener
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles.
- Demonstrated strong foundation of safety knowledge and implemented industry best practices.
- Followed all relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Performed installation, maintenance and tests of electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools.
Electrical Apprentice
Harold Stecho Electric
Waterloo
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified supervisors.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
Education
Tarion Requirement Course
Buildability
12.2024 - 07.2025
Construction And Maintenance Electrician - Electrical
Conestoga College
Kitchener 04-2017
Skills
- Relationship selling
- Customer- and service-oriented
- Verbal/written communication
- Negotiations
- Team player mentality
- Bid preparation
- Planning and design
- Renovations, building and demolition
- Interpreting blueprints
- Project budgeting
- Building codes and regulations
Timeline
Tarion Requirement Course
Buildability
12.2024 - 07.2025
General Manager/Owner
ConPro Contracting LTD
09.2024 - Current
Sales Manager
Goliath Roofing
03.2021 - 09.2024
Owner/Operator
SQR Contracting
10.2017 - Current
Service Electrician/Apprentice Electrician
Jones Electric of Kitchener
10.2014 - 04.2017
Electrical Apprentice
Harold Stecho Electric
06.2012 - 10.2014
Construction And Maintenance Electrician - Electrical
Conestoga College