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Mike Hill

Mullingar

Summary

With a proven track record at Wright Window Systems, I excel in project management and team development, driving operational excellence and fostering robust relationships. Recognised for business growth and strategic problem-solving, I bring expertise in MS Office alongside fluent German, ensuring impactful leadership and project success in dynamic environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations and Installations Manager

Wright Window Systems
Milltownpass
11.2020 - Current
  • Co-ordinated the factory production schedule
  • Directed procurement of materials for factory operations, office supplies, and tool maintenance.
  • Developed risk assessments and health and safety documentation for site installations.
  • Administered crew timetable and leave management.
  • Regularly liaised with sales representatives and external stakeholders
  • Represented Wright Windows at installation sites, managing mediation processes efficiently.
  • Created tailored CRM system for Wright Windows to track customer engagements.
  • Acted in a sales capacity to represent Wright Windows at the Home Show.

Project Manager

Architectural Aluminium Ltd
Dublin
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Coordinated design program, procurement process, and on-site installation for a major contractor's €7.5 million façade.
  • Liaised with the project architect and Tier 1 Contractor during bi-weekly updates.
  • Led weekly project progress meetings and identified new supplier from Holland to achieve substantial savings on raw materials.

Managing Director

Blasta Construction Inc
Burnaby
03.2014 - 11.2019
  • Founded and managed a custom construction company.
  • Achieved annual turnover growth and consistently managed budgets, scopes of work.
  • Honored with national awards from www.houzz.com for 'Best Customer Service'.
  • Facilitated the sale of a crucial business division before relocating to Ireland.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Cultivated relationships with customers, vendors, partners and other external stakeholders.

Lead Hand Carpenter

Powers Construction Inc
Vancouver
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Executed detailed carpentry for high-profile architectural home projects, many of which featured in national architectural publications such as 'Dwell'.
  • Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Project Manager

Cast Sustainable Construction Inc
North Vancouver
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Head-hunted and tasked with overseeing several luxury residential renovation projects across downtown and North Vancouver.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.

Carpenter

Powers Construction Inc
Vancouver
05.2012 - 05.2013
  • Executed installation of cedar decking and soffit with concrete wall casting in custom home, West Vancouver.
  • Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.

Framing Carpenter

Legend Home Builders
Langley
10.2011 - 04.2012
  • Collaborated with a team of framing carpenters constructing residential multiplex apartment blocks.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.

Carpenter

Alan Hill Construction Ltd
Mullingar
09.2005 - 09.2011
  • Honed abilities in comprehensive construction phases, including initial build to final completion.
  • Contributed to building Ireland's first energy-positive home, showcased on Duncan Stewart’s RTE show.
  • Successfully constructed a first-of-its-kind timber frame house using lime and hemp in Co. Westmeath.
  • Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.

Window Installer

ICDS Constructors
Dublin
10.2004 - 07.2005
  • Installed high performance alu-clad windows and doors in a development in Smithfield for GT Crampton builders

Education

Carpentry and Joinery

Solas
Westmeath
01-2010

Journalism and Media Studies

Dublin Business School
Dublin
06-2005

One year of CPA - Accountancy

Griffith College
Dublin
06.2004

LLB Bachelors of Law And German (Joint Honours)

Cardiff University
Wales
06.2003

Skills

  • Team Development
  • Project Management
  • Relationship management
  • Business Development
  • MS Office applications
  • Key performance indicators
  • Full clean Class B driving licence
  • Musician
  • Certified piano tuner
  • Fluent in German
  • Complex problem-solving

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Musician
  • Keen cyclist
  • Keen footballer
  • Blasta Constrution Inc was an accredited member of The 'Better Business Bureau' in Canada.

Timeline

Operations and Installations Manager

Wright Window Systems
11.2020 - Current

Project Manager

Architectural Aluminium Ltd
11.2019 - 11.2020

Managing Director

Blasta Construction Inc
03.2014 - 11.2019

Lead Hand Carpenter

Powers Construction Inc
08.2013 - 08.2014

Project Manager

Cast Sustainable Construction Inc
05.2013 - 08.2013

Carpenter

Powers Construction Inc
05.2012 - 05.2013

Framing Carpenter

Legend Home Builders
10.2011 - 04.2012

Carpenter

Alan Hill Construction Ltd
09.2005 - 09.2011

Window Installer

ICDS Constructors
10.2004 - 07.2005

Carpentry and Joinery

Solas

Journalism and Media Studies

Dublin Business School

One year of CPA - Accountancy

Griffith College

LLB Bachelors of Law And German (Joint Honours)

Cardiff University
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