Kevin Alvey
Palmyra
Summary
Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with several years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management.
Performance-oriented and accomplished president offering proven operations management and strategic planning expertise honed in environments. Successful background building and leading results-driven teams to meeting and exceed business targets. Solid human resources and business management expertise.
Talented professional with several years of experience and successful career in planning, developing, and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Gwa construction llc
Palmyra
06.2021 - 07.2025
- Identified new business opportunities through market research.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services
- Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
- Maintained records of completed jobs including time spent on tasks, materials used and expenses incurred.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures and prepared financial reports related to construction activities.
- Ensured adherence to local building ordinances by reviewing plans prior to beginning work on each project.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling for simultaneous jobs.
- Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
- Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
- Contracted and supervised workers for various construction jobs.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
CEO
Genesis construction llc
Palmyra
04.2007 - 06.2021
- Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
- Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Reviewed current systems and processes regularly for potential improvements or upgrades.
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Equipment Operator
Merrel Bierman Excavating
Clarksville
04.2000 - 04.2007
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cargo securement regulations when securing freight onto trailer bed.
- Operated specialized trailers such as lowboys, step decks, double drops, flatbeds.
- Organized hauling routes to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
- Calculated material needs based on calculations from blueprints or measurements taken at site.
- Operated paver machine to lay asphalt on roads and other surfaces.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with paving material supplies.
- Adjusted settings on machines according to specific jobsite requirements.
- Used hand tools such as shovels, rakes and brooms for manual labor tasks when needed.
- Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning project to determine layout specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Floyd Central
Galena Ind05-1997
Skills
- Project management
- Financial analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Market research
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Scheduling coordination
- Risk assessment
- Time management
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
Timeline
President
Gwa construction llc
06.2021 - 07.2025
CEO
Genesis construction llc
04.2007 - 06.2021
Equipment Operator
Merrel Bierman Excavating
04.2000 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Floyd Central