Dustin Pletan
Construction Assistant at Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Assistant
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Jun 2018 - Present
- Support an eight person construction team in all stages of home-building from full-gut to finished, sold home- Show initiative and responsibility on independent projects, such as stairs, drywall, and final punchlist tasks- Work in teams to creatively solve problems and quickly complete large tasks such as framing, flooring, and trim- Lead or co-lead volunteer crews through demolition and construction, creating a safe work environment and clear expectations, guiding them through complex tasks, and fostering an eagerness to return- Embrace hard work and exercise good communication in completing manual labor and miscellaneous tasks
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Hillsdale College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Resident Assistant
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
- Manage a team of nine Resident Assistants in leadership over 85 residents in Galloway Hall- Foster intentional community that develops the overall mental, spiritual, and physical health of the men- Responsibilities include peer mentoring, event planning and execution, and crisis management- Lead Small Group Bible Studies, engaging diverse residents in spiritual conversations and community- Implement college residence life strategies in conjunction with the RAs, House Director, and Deans- Resident Assistant Fall 2015 - Fall 2016, promoted to Full-RA Spring 2017, promoted to Head-RA Fall 2017
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Writing Center Tutor
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Jan 2016 - May 2018
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Chief Operations Officer
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May 2015 - May 2017
- Responsible for the Operations Division of a student run volunteer organization with an annual budget of 10,000 dollars serving elderly, disabled, and low-income households with manual labor, home-repair, and service tasks- Oversee the operations of over 75 weekly volunteers working in 12 crews- Empower crew leaders with the tools, skills, and assistance necessary to operate effectively- Investigate, approve, and direct the completion of projects requiring unusual skill or expense- Communicate regularly with the CEO, CFO, board, and college volunteer oversight office
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Skilled Remodeling Laborer
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May 2016 - May 2018
- Work a full summer and many weekends individually, in teams, or as a team leader on small to medium scale jobs- Team projects included siding, roofs, staircases, interior door replacements, trim, flooring, and painting- Personally gut, repair floor, reframe, install new drywall in, and trim numerous bathrooms- Personally gut a partially finished basement, then reframe and finish with utility room and 2 bedrooms- Interact with clients, creating clean working conditions, clear expectations, and a positive partnership while work was being completed in their homes
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Project Partner Coordinator
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
An urban work mission destination in Detroit, MI for Christian youth, college, and adult groups interested in doing economic disaster recovery work in the name of Jesus Christ.- Collaborate with a team of five to run week-long service-oriented destination mission trip opportunities- Maintain and develop positive long-term relationships between Motown Mission and 11 different project partners, including block clubs, churches, and non-profit organizations- Oversee up to 80 volunteers a week operating in up to 10 different work groups- Build positive relationships between volunteers, staff, and project partners- Manage operational changes and difficulties swiftly and professionally
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Education
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Hillsdale College
Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature