Sterling Sanders
Otsego
Summary
Proven leader in construction and labor coordination, adept at dispatch coordination and field supervision, significantly enhancing project efficiency. Excelled in resource allocation and communication, ensuring projects met stringent deadlines while fostering high levels of customer satisfaction. Worked up the ladder from in the field, to business agent and then job dispatcher with Local 563.
Demonstrated expertise in cost control and rapid response, achieving notable improvements in service standards. Driven Dispatcher with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities. Highly organized and proactive with solid understanding of scheduling actions, adjusting routes and prioritizing issues. Dedicated to efficiency and reliability in personal work and collaborative projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Downtown Mechanical
10.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors
- Fostering collaboration and smooth coordination of work efforts.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Input of time cards
- Overseeing and running of RTFL, with loading and unloading shipments/materials
Job Dispatcher
Construction & General Laborers Local 563
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in a physical and electronic database.
- Planned, organized, and managed work of members when out of work
- Kept communication and relationships with contractors, for when workers were needed
- Kept record online and on paper of members being sent out to contractors
- Daily calls, texts, and emails from members who needed assistance
- Maintained a seat on the Executive Board for Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation and Delegate, Executive Board for Building Strong Communities, and General Board for AFL-CIO
- On the board for contract negations
Business Agent
Construction & General Laborers Local 563
04.2018 - 09.2024
- Inform members of policies and procedures of the Local when signing them up
- Facilitated communication between contractors and members by using interpersonal skills
- Monitor/Oversee and visit job sites within designated area
- Draft up and file letters, grievances and notices when necessary
- Assist other Locals on picket lines and rallies
- Drive the Locals semi
- Assist members with issues when they arise and investigate contractors when needed
Superintendent
Thor Construction
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Trained new team members on the site policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Facilitating daily meetings for project reports and coordination between subcontractors and contractors
General Foreman
Thor Construction
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Oversaw and helped direct crews of 15+ men on a site
- Weekly time cards tracked and entered
- Daily POD meetings for run down on progress of job and daily tasks
General Laborer
Thor Construction
07.2005 - 06.2013
- Performed general construction work on both residential and commercial building projects.
- Executed daily duties to meet strict deadlines and drive forward progress.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Complied with OSHA regulations consistently and closely monitored coworkers for adherence.
Education
Dunwoody College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Rosevelt High School
CDL A
Laborers Training Center
OSHA 510, 500, 502
Laborers Training Center
Skills
- Dispatch Coordination
- Service Standards
- Resource Allocation
- Field Supervision
- Cost Control
- Communication
- Customer Satisfaction
- Word and Excel use
- Understand Building Plans
- Rapid Response
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Downtown Mechanical
10.2024 - Current
Job Dispatcher
Construction & General Laborers Local 563
10.2020 - 09.2024
Business Agent
Construction & General Laborers Local 563
04.2018 - 09.2024
Superintendent
Thor Construction
06.2015 - 04.2018
General Foreman
Thor Construction
03.2013 - 06.2015
General Laborer
Thor Construction
07.2005 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Rosevelt High School
CDL A
Laborers Training Center
OSHA 510, 500, 502
Laborers Training Center
Dunwoody College of Technology
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