Solomon Schechter

Experience

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  Strider Inc

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Operator

  Performed a wide variety of duties on large civil projects throughout Washington. Operating Excavators, Scrapers, Loaders, Backhoes, Pumps and Screening Equipment.

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  Platts Plus

  Aug 2006 - Nov 2007

  Operator/Foreman

  I wore many hats for a company that created platts across Snohomish and Skagit counties. I worked my way up to asst super as the 2008 housing crash happened and I stepped away from construction for a while to go back to school and raise my kids.

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  Camp Kirby

  Jun 2008 - Mar 2011

  Caretaker

  I maintained 27 buildings on 47 acres while staying within a tight budget. Responsible for maintaining lawns and forest trails, plumbing, electrical, siding, roofing and interiors of guest cabins, lodges, bath-houses and other facilities. Coordinate with vendors, user-groups, volunteers and camp staff. Involved in soliciting volunteers and fundraising campaigns.

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  OSB Farms

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2020

  Farm Manager

  I found 30 neglected acres of riverfront property and turned it into a lucrative farm where I grew produce and medicinal herbs which I distributed through the local farmers market and through a local CSA program.

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  OreCan Construction

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2019

  Owner Operator

  Licensed, insured and bonded general contractor specializing in farm infrastructure.

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  Salmonberry Lodge

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

  Property Manager

  I managed a remote fishing lodge during the quarantine. I was responsible for maintenance, repairs, guest relations and security for a remote fishing lodge near Oregon's north coast. The estate sold and I moved on.

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  Bridgeview Property Management

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  Property Manager

  I managed a 125 space Mobile Home Park in Seattle while managing a crew full time at NLS.

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  Northwest Landscape Services - A Monarch Landscape Company

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  General Foreman

  I acted as general foreman, directing a crew of union landscape construction laborers creating landscape and hardscape at the Microsoft campus in Redmond. I was also the lead equipment operator. I utilized Procor, Plangrid and Trimble GPS on a daily basis.

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  Orcas Seaside, llc

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  Heavy Equipment Operator

  I developed infrastructure for a large waterfront estate. Created ponds and drainage, built roads and installed culverts, laid miles of conduit and fused 2 inch HDPE for domestic and fire suppression.

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  Seattle Develpoment Services LLC

  Aug 2023 - now

  Materials Manager

  While I wear many hats, my primary task is sourcing materials, tools and equipment needed to keep 6 crews working in residential excavation.I submit plans to multiple vendors to find readily available items at the best possible price for our projects. I have a nack for resourcing hard to find products. People say I'm very resourceful. I gather information on materials and supplies to submit to municipalities, utilities and customers for approval.I am involved in planning projects from day one until the project is final. Implementing GPS program for layout and as-builts.Started company using Fusion pipe instead of brass for services and have saved the company tens of thousands of dollars in fittings. Show less