6642 E Plymouth RD * Lexington, IN 47138 * charris311@gmail * (731)
599-4608 * (812-820-5415) Contractor with 15 years of construction experience, strong leadership skills, a nd experience in operating heavy machinery. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR * CONSTRUCTION * RIGGING * GOVERNMENT SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * Immense knowledge and experience in various areas of construction. * Highly efficient at operating heavy equipment of up to 45ton RTCH. * Capable of working in a high volume, high stress, fast-paced environment. * Experienced in maintaining excellent job performance without supervision. * Reputation for meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. * Remarkably skilled in measuring and applying concepts-fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions-to practical situations. * Knowledgeable in analyzing and deciphering general business documents and proc edures; Efficient in writing reports, correspondence, and manuals. * Efficient in using problem-solving methods-defining problems, gathering data, determining facts, and developing effective solutions. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR October 2008-Present KBR- H-2 Diamondback, Iraq A logistics company that manages over 50,000 employees. * Completed heavy equipment assignments for airfield operations and every other branch of the military; Loaded and unloaded planes and Military truck convoy's; Arranged cargo. * Analyzed the company's material, handling equipment requests to decide the mos t effective method of uploading/downloading material; Ensured that the equipment is used properly. * Deduced the required size, type, and quantity of assets needed for uploading/d ownloading planes and Military convoy's; Fathomed scheduled movements with the M ovement Control Team and its customers. * Conducted annual training sessions for employees, teaching them efficiency and compliance; Trained and cultivated TCN personnel on MHE responsibilities. * Completes necessary documentation and personnel and situation reports; Offered the necessary information and documents individuals needed to perform audits fo r project controls. * Performed special projects and responsibilities, including hazmat, explosives, ammunition, fuel, support airforce mechanic missions, and various types of cons truction work. DECK HAND February 2007-September 2008 BLUEGRASS MARINE/ MARQUETTE TRANSPORTATION Paducah, Kentucky A company that provides diversified, comprehensive marine transportation service across the U.S. Inland Waterway System and points offshore. It manages over 5,0 00 employees. * Conducted safety inspections for barges; Inspected all safety equipment and , fluid levels in pumps, heaters, gears, lines, wires, ratchets, hatch covers, sig ns, etc. * Managed responsibility for making and breaking tows, facing/unfacing boat and tow, and conducting barge inspection and maintenance. GENERAL LABOR July 2006-January 2007 ROLLING STONE CONCRETE Frisco, Colorado A small contractor that performs new construction (residential and commercial). It manages 5 employees. * Handled construction for various concrete foundations as well as flatwork; Res ponsible for concrete forms, footings, rebar, basements, repairs, retaining wall s, reinforced concrete, etc. * Collaborated with the general contractor in order to approximate the budget fo r construction projects and establish proposals for the company. CREW LEADER October 2004-July 2006 FITZ & GAYLORD LANDSCAPING Vail, Colorado A privately owned landscape contracting company with an annual revenue of $3 mil lion to $5 million. * Managed construction for stone patios, stairs, and retaining walls; Directed s upervision and safety of crew; Completed projects involving landscape remodeling , irrigation/sprinkler systems, etc. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE * Line Chef, The Boatyard Pizzeria & Grill, Frisco, Colorado, June 2002-November 2003 * Assistant Sales Manager, Rocky Mountain Coffee Roasters, Frisco, Colorado, Apr il 2000-February 2002 * Merchandiser, Pepsi, Inc., Denver, Colorado, March 2002-October 2002 * Snowmobile/Whitewater Rafting Guide, Avalanche Tours & Adventure Specialists, Frisco, Colorado, March 1999-November 2003 * Commercial Lands Keeper, Woody's Lawn Service, Union City, Tennessee, October 1998-March 2005 * General Labor Warehouse, K-T Distributors, Inc., Union City, Tennessee, April 1994-May 1995 EDUCATION AND TRAINING * Columbia State Community College, Columbia, Tennessee * IT Tech, Denver, Colorado * Cysco Systems, Vail, Colorado * Certified in CPR and First AID * LICENSED/CERTIFIED HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FOR 6K UP TO 45TON RTCH FOR THE 56 1ST MCT AIRFIELD IN MOSUL, IRAQ INCLUDING ALL U.S. MILITARY FOB'S THROUGHOUT IRA Q. * RECEIVED TEN CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION AWARDS FROM THE U.S ARMY FOR OUTSTAND ING SERVICE IN IRAQ