Joe Knutson

Experience

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  World Fabricators

  Jan 1991 - now

  Chief Operations Manager

  Founded steel erector and installation company, establishing reputation as an industry leader. Develop all manufacturing plans and drive operational excellence, bottom-line outcomes, and quality delivery of patented products. Manage employee and material resources to ensure that projects are completed on-time, cost effectively, and in a safe work environment.Develop and implement short range plans; identify goals and objectives to meet company’s vision, mission, and long-range strategic plans. Promote continuous improvement through constant assessment of employee, equipment, and process effectiveness.Increased revenue to $2.5 million by expanding into 20,000-sq. foot facility and adding supply and fabrication services.Evolved business by consolidating the fabrication and installation unit with Universal Steel Fabricators to manufacture proprietary gym equipment for clients such as LA Fitness and Orange Theory Fitness with forecasted sales to $1 million. Show less

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  Universal Steel Fabricators

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2014

  Director of Operations

  Directed operations, planning, scheduling, sales, quality control, and management for the field erection of fabricated structural and steel products, ranging from $50K to $2 million per project. Developed operational strategies and managed projects from original concept through implementation; established communication procedures company-wide to maintain continuity. Secured $2.3 million in contracts in the first two years of operation. Continued to grow company despite downed economy, generating annual revenue of $7 million between 2008 – 2012. Sold business in 2013.Grew company from one employee to 3 office staff, 4 project managers, 3 estimators, fabrication teams of up to 75 workers, and up to 4 installation/erector teams each with 5-10 workers.Led estimating staff to achieve $1 million per month in sales with a competitive profit margin.Set expectations for project managers, foremen, and manpower teams on efficiency, buy outs, RFI, ASI, Change Orders, scheduling, and customer service. Show less

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  The Champions Edge Training Facility

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  Director of Operations

  Built and managed a 3,000-sqft training facility and developed curriculum for college-bound athletes. Oversight included meeting revenue goals and expenses, management of staff, membership solicitation, athletic training, and nutrition support.Provided quality customer service and set example for team to achieve one-stop fitness experience for all members. Proudly built membership to over 300 members.Successfully negotiated the sale of business in 2014.

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  Vistara Properties

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2022

  Portfolio Manager

  Own and operate a professional residential real estate development and investment company. Scope of responsibilities include P&L management, property acquisition, rehab, marketing, and sales.Purchased and sold over 50 homes to date (locally and out of state) that all needed extensive repairs/rehabbing; oversee contractors hired to complete work and monitor the safety of all construction activities.

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  STRUCTURAL & MICS STEEL

  Jan 2018 - now

  GM STRUCTURAL STEEL PHOENIX AZ