1. Danny K. Finn
6713 Hidden Hickory Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80927
(317) 945-4786 dannyfinn2003@yahoo.com
KEY COMPETENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• IUPAT (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades) 2013 Special Achievements Instructor of the Year
• OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 Certificate
• MountainWest Technical College Teaching Techniques 1 and Teaching Techniques 2 (2011-2012)
• Journeyman Upgrade Classes (2007-2010)
• 33 years of glazing has provided me with immense experience and skills in all phases of window
installation and the glass industry.
• Leadership and management skills through position as Foreman on $27 Million Dollar Regions Bank
Project and $7 Million Ball State University Project
• Served as Vice-President, Glazers Local 1165
• Ability to adapt to company-specific procedures, software, and other tasks
• Through my membership in my union, I have been given the opportunity to have exposure to a wide
variety of job experiences. This has helped make me a well-rounded professional and has also allowed me
to teach a number of young people my craft.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Glazer, Metropolitan Glass, Denver, CO July 2014-Present
o Cutting and setting of glass including on multi-story downtown high-rise buildings
o All aspects of caulking and insulation
o Observation of all safety procedures resulting in no accidents
• Glazing Instructor, IUPAT Job Corps, Atterbury JCC, Edinburgh, IN 2011-2014
o 2013 IUPAT Special Achievements Instructor of the Year
o Provided instruction for groups of novice students, often at-risk youth
o Prepared lessons and taught all skills of the trade, including but not limited to selection, cutting,
and setting of all different types of glass, insulation and caulking, and installation of specialty
systems
o Provided both lecture and hands-on instructional methods
o Assisted in job placement upon graduation from program, with 100% placement rate
• Glazer/Acting Foreman, Hall Aluminum Products, Fort Wayne, IN 2011
o Recruited to serve as acting foreman on site-specific project
o Rehabilitated and renovated windows at large urban public high school
o Supervised entire crew to ensure safety and timely completion of project
• Glazer, Precision Wall Systems, South Bend, IN 2011
o Built and erected curtain wall and panel systems
o Served as lull operator
• Glazing Foreman, Global Erectors, Cincinnati, OH 2010-2011
o Hiring of entire glazing crew
o Setting of all glass
o Installation of door hardware
o Provided supervision and quality control
• Glazing Foreman, Blakley’s Corporation, Indianapolis, IN 2006-2010
o Oversaw all glazers on various job sites
o Installation of curtain wall systems/unitized curtain wall systems/panel systems
2. SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS
Owner/Operator, Finn’s Replacement Windows 2001-Present
• Responsible for all aspects of business management, including advertising, purchasing, estimates and
quotes
• Supervision of employees
• Quality oversight and participation in installation on all job sites
Vice President, Little Flower Neighborhood Association 2004-2009
• Organized and participated in volunteer efforts on community cleanup, crime watch meetings, and tree
plantings
• Supported and publicized the mission of the neighborhood association and promotion of the
neighborhood in all areas
Owner/Football Coach, Indiana Tornados 2000-2004
• Organized all aspects of business including advertising, season ticket sales, player recruitment and tryouts,
and various other tasks as needed
• Responsible for game day management, including recruitment and supervision of volunteers and ensuring
all tasks were covered and implemented correctly.
• Youth and community outreach through planning of activities including camps and game sponsoring
Assistant Football Coach, Arlington High School 1997-2001
• Built strong relationships with the players in order to gain trust and help them improve and excel
• Instruction in life skills through consistent communication with all players on and off the field
Head Football Coach, Warren Township Youth Football 1999-2000
Assistant Basketball Coach, Indy Warriors AAU Basketball 1992-1998
• Coach of two-time National Championship teams and four-time State Championship teams
• Organized and oversaw volunteer fundraising efforts to support team and travel to Utah, Florida, etc.
Head Football Coach, St. Therese of the Little Flower Catholic School 1990-1996
• Coach of multiple City Championship teams at various levels (34,56, Cadet)
• Organized and oversaw volunteer fundraising efforts
Head Baseball Coach, Community Little League 1985-1992
• Head Coach of multiple teams on various levels
• Head Coach of Championship traveling All-Star team
Head Coach, Christian Park Little League 1988-1990
• Head Coach of various sports, including baseball and football
• Participated in volunteer and fundraising efforts