Kevin Parris
North York,Canada
Summary
Dependable General Contractor promoting [15]-year career renovating homes and building base of satisfied customers. Focused leader with eye on safety for all members of crew.
Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in plumbing and electrical. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Contractor
Toronto Pro Renovations
01.2010 - Current
- Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
- Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Recruited, supervised and directed outsourced qualified third-party contractors.
- Directed development of project-level budgets to achieve gross margin and profitability targets.
- Performed inspections of properties and individual units, identifying issues and recommending actions.
- Reduced accidents on construction sites by adhering to health and safety regulations and reporting problems.
- Saved money by managing cost-effective supplier purchases.
- Installed and oversaw installation of drywall on various commercial and residential projects.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
General Contractor
THC Inc. Town Home Contracting
01.2003 - 12.2009
- Entered the industry with common knowledge about construction and with an eager approach to acquiring the skills needed to satisfactorily complete any given tasks
- Repeated the aforementioned duties
AME
JetsGo/Air transat
Toronto, Ontario
08.2001 - 01.2003
- Inspected aircraft systems for compliance with safety regulations and manufacturer standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on engines, landing gear, and navigation systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques and tools.
Auto Mechanic
Kelly & Sons / Midas
Pickering, ON
01.1997 - 08.1999
- Analyzed and diagnosed automotive problems and completed skilled mechanical work.
- Inspected, replaced and repaired defective parts and completed preventive maintenance.
- Explained automotive problems and repairs to customers in clear, concise language.
- Created detailed invoices for customers and collected payments for services rendered.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Tested engine, safety and combustion control standards to comply with state vehicle requirements.
Education
AME - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON07.2001
Skills
- Job bidding
- Project scope assessment
- Subcontractor management
- Safety procedures
- Project coordination
- Plumbing and electrical work
- Project budgeting
- Safe job site set-up
- Planning and design
- Alignments experience
- Brake systems knowledge
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical understanding
- Engine repair
- Diagnostic skills
- Operating pneumatic tools
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Suspension systems understanding
- Maintenance scheduling
Timeline
General Contractor
Toronto Pro Renovations
01.2010 - Current
General Contractor
THC Inc. Town Home Contracting
01.2003 - 12.2009
AME
JetsGo/Air transat
08.2001 - 01.2003
Auto Mechanic
Kelly & Sons / Midas
01.1997 - 08.1999
AME - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Centennial College