Nureni Bakare
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Experienced Construction professional with safety-driven and organized approach. Expertise includes permitting, inspections and OSHA compliance. Good recordkeeping and team leadership abilities. Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 7 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards. Resourceful Site Supervisor tenacious about keeping operations on-schedule and on-budget. Successful at coordinating diverse resources and satisfying tough clients according to demanding timelines. Hardworking Construction Foreman bringing 7 years of progressive experience. Quality-focused and diligent with excellent communication, multitasking and time management skills. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures. Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Demonstrated success in leading crews, planning jobs and keeping projects on schedule. Steps in and work alongside team members to get job done quickly. Well-versed in operating, servicing and maintaining heavy equipment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction, Home Renovation Tech and Handyman
Ontario Home Reno
03.2019 - Current
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents
- Managed available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
Property Maintenance Technician
Cogir Property
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Ensured compliance with local regulations through adherence to building codes and safety standards during repairs and installations
- Maintained exterior areas of properties including landscaping upkeep, snow removal during winter months, and general curb appeal enhancement
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
- Improved property conditions by conducting regular maintenance inspections and addressing issues promptly
- Collaborated with property management team to address immediate and long-term maintenance needs effectively
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with tenants, addressing their concerns and promptly resolving any issues.
Customer Success and Service Delivery Manager
Amazon
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Researched and observed emerging markets and market shifts to take advantage of potential leads and new markets
- Controlled resources and utilized assets to achieve qualitative and quantitative targets
- Collaborated with marketing department to launch and manage promotional activities and campaigns
- Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques
- Researched and corrected customer concerns to promote company loyalty
- Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide
- Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals
- Reviewed repeated issues within operations and business management to solve problems and improve company outcomes
- Created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy
- Negotiated contracts with outside carriers to minimize costs to company and customers
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Team Lead
Trader Joe's
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate a smooth flow of operations
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards
- Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver customer service and financial metrics
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service
- Directed and supervised a team of 25 engaged in product and software development
- Audited team performance and compliance with industry and organizational standards
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Manager's Assistant
Restoration Hardware
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
- Developed a strategy to increase sales and drive profits
- Made hiring recommendations to increase the company's productivity and profitability with quality workers
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs
- Utilized word processing software to create and edit correspondence, documents, and materials
- Coordinated and scheduled travel arrangements and managed expense documentation for reimbursements
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Line Lead
Ingram Micro
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Designed safety equipment training programs and trained over 40 new employees
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Construction Site Supervisor
Julius Barger
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance
- Attended 10 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month
- Delivered vital safety information in preconstruction meetings with contractors and subcontractors and complied with established safety standards during pre- and final inspections of construction projects
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites
- Implemented safety procedures and verified workers wore proper safety attire to limit injuries and prevent accidents
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
- Managed subcontractor personnel activity and team resources to meet all project requirements
- Served as point of contact for clients to deliver information on work progress and resolve on-site technical problems
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates
- Scheduled labor, ordered materials and coordinated with other contractors to complete projects.
Construction Foreman / Supervisor
Aron Construction
09.2008 - 11.2012
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes
- Verified and submitted team timesheets
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations
- Offered direction to landscape architects on site characteristics, project timeline and delays impacting hardscape and greenscape installations
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Constructed commercial, residential, and industrial buildings with more than 50,000 square feet.
Education
Construction And Home Renovation Technician -
York Construction Academy
Toronto, ON12.2021
Bachelor of Science Sociology -
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State, Nigeria09.2003
GED -
Okemagba Snr High School
Lagos Nigeria07.1997
Skills
- Drywall Installation
- Household Repairs
- Hand tools
- Repair work
- Appliance Installation
- Painting
- Power Tools
- Drywalling
- Pressure Washing
- Fence Repair
- Minor Carpentry
- Flooring Installation
- Plumbing Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Gutter cleaning
- Trimming Flower Bushes
- Lawn Maintenance
- Tree Cutting
- Moving
- Snow Plowing
Timeline
Property Maintenance Technician
Cogir Property
04.2020 - 01.2023
Construction, Home Renovation Tech and Handyman
Ontario Home Reno
03.2019 - Current
Customer Success and Service Delivery Manager
Amazon
03.2019 - 03.2020
Team Lead
Trader Joe's
10.2017 - 02.2019
Manager's Assistant
Restoration Hardware
11.2015 - 10.2017
Line Lead
Ingram Micro
11.2014 - 10.2015
Construction Site Supervisor
Julius Barger
11.2012 - 09.2014
Construction Foreman / Supervisor
Aron Construction
09.2008 - 11.2012
Construction And Home Renovation Technician -
York Construction Academy
Bachelor of Science Sociology -
Olabisi Onabanjo University
GED -
Okemagba Snr High School
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