James Phelps

Operations Supervisor and Project Manager with 20+ years of experience leading production, logistics, construction, quality control, and correctional operations. Proven record of supervising teams up to 160 employees, increasing production by 50%, managing inventory and budgets, and maintaining OSHA and quality standards.

Project Manager at Careful With the China (2026-01 – Present)

• Collaborate with designers on commercial and residential projects.
• Coordinate furniture delivery, installation, and client satisfaction.

Handyman at Mike's Handyway (2017-01 – Present)

• Perform residential repairs including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and landscaping.

Supervisor at PRIDE (2023-01 – 2025-12)

• Supervised 160 employees.
• Increased production by 50%.
• Oversaw envelope production while maintaining quality and safety.

Foreman at Team Fishel (2020-01 – 2023-12)

• Led crews of 3–5 on utility projects.
• Conducted safety meetings and interpreted blueprints.
• Managed materials, reporting, and jobsite logistics.

Correctional Officer at State of Florida (2017-01 – 2020-12)

• Maintained institutional security and inmate accountability.
• Managed records, inventories, transportation, and administrative support.

Telecommunications Contractor at Analog & Digital Systems (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Installed, repaired, and spliced fiber-optic cable.
• Operated company vehicles and completed field service work.

Quality Control at Mickey Truck Bodies (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Inspected completed truck bodies for quality and specification compliance.
• Verified paint, assembly, and final delivery readiness.

Correctional Sergeant / Laundry Supervisor at State of Florida (2003-01 – 2016-12)

• Supervised staff and inmate workforce supporting three correctional facilities.
• Managed inventory, purchasing, audits, equipment maintenance, and quality control.
• Maintained production databases and coordinated clothing distribution for 1,600 inmates.

– Withlacoochee Technical Institute

– Tennessee Temple University

– Pensacola Christian College

– Trinity Christian School