Kerry Black

Work History

Vintage Finishing And Restoration

2021.10 - Current

Owner of cabinet/millwork shop
Manage projects from estimating to installation within expected time lines.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Managed all financial aspects of the business, including invoicing, budgeting, and tax preparation.
Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
Developed innovative solutions to complex problems encountered during project implementation phases, resulting in successful completion of tasks on time and within budget constraints.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns or issues raised by clients.

Fix And Humble Const

2014.08 - 2021.10

Supervised crew of over 4 employees.
Oversaw successful project completions while consistently meeting or exceeding both internal and client expectations in terms of quality, scope, budget, and timeline parameters.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Ram's Head Woodworking Ltd

2004.08 - 2014.01

Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including accounts recievable, accounts payable and payroll.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Read and interpret drawings, calculate measurements and materials needed, use carpentry tools, and properly assemble and install cabinets.
Knowlege of Microsoft office, Autocad, Sketch up, Cabinetvision.
Ability to run and maintain all shop equipment, such as table saw, edgebander, CNC, jointer, thickness planer, sanders.