
James Phelps
Operations Supervisor and Project Manager
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About
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.
Experience
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.
Education
– Withlacoochee Technical Institute
– Tennessee Temple University
– Pensacola Christian College
– Trinity Christian School
