1. Charles Riggs
120 S. Steedland Dr.Louisville, KY.40229 | 502-492-5744| Sgtbbriggs@yahoo.com
Objective
· To obtain a position within a company that will allow me to use teamwork and share knowledge to help the company
and myself become as successfulas possible. Share and utilize all skills that I have acquired dating back to leadership
from the United States Marine Corps to all the firsthand knowledge/problem solving I have learned in my years of the
many different work environments that I have been put in. To show that I have the ability to push a company to be the
best and most professional that it can.
Education
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | CURRENT | UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
· Major: Business Management
· Minor: Marketing
· Related coursework: Leadership
DIPLOMA | JUNE 2003 | NORTH BULLITT HIGH SCHOOL
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
· While operating as an independent contractor since exiting the USMC in 2008 I have worked independently on my as
well as for many other companies in many types of leadership management rolls. I managed and operated an Amazon
Fulfillment center to being a super intendent for Southern Property Improvers. All of which I have reached or exceeded
goals and tasks given to me by upper levelmanagement.
COMPUTER SKILLS
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. I am fluent in all today’s technology to keep up with demand
and managing information for communication and planning.
COMMUNICATION
· I believe my communication is the key to success, which is why I strive and push communication on all of my colleagues
to ensure no information goes unnoticed to prevent success. I have taken communication classes and training from
college, the Marines, and management training I received from Amazon. Without communication we are in the blind as
to what we are trying to achieve as a collective unit.
LEADERSHIP
· My leadership training started at a young age.As I quickly achieved rank in the Marines I was forced in to a leadership
role at the age of 19 in a combat zone in Iraq where people lives depended on my leadership and decision making.
During my two years serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom with Regimental Combat Team 2 I returned every man home
safely.
· USMC sent me to numerous leadership training courses and refresher courses throughout my 4 year enlistment.
· While trying to finish my and obtain my bachelor’s degree I have taken more courses on leadership to expand my
knowledge of what I pride myself to be, a great leader.
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Experience
OWNER | R&R RENOVATIONS | MARCH 08-PRESENT
I have owned and operated as an independent contractor for myself since exiting the Marines in March 2008.
Keeping up with my own books, bidding work, following and keeping up with construction codes, and providing
customer with quality craftsmanship they can be proud of.
Served as a subcontractor for many other companies, installing windows, doors, multiple types of flooring,
cabinets, countertops, and many other installation objectives in households and commercial real-estate.
Serve the publicwith the best quality work for the highest standards we hold to the labor world.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT | SOUTHERN PROPERTY IMPROVERS| SEPTEMBER 15-PRESENT
Organize and manage the remodels and historic renovations of Heritage Green Apartments.
Planning and organizing daily production of sub-contractors on the job site.
Ensure all subcontractor are producing quality work and all stipulations in contracts.
Write back charges for all quality issues and damages from subcontractors.
Ensure all materials are on site and readily available for subs.
Walk the job site daily planning and preplanning for future moves for completion of work site.
Work with other management toensure we are communicating and sharing knowledge to gain the best efficient
plan as possible.
Attend daily production meetings to talk about process improvements and changes to fix further problems.
Find and attract new talent and contractors.
Help assist with installation and punch work as needed to ensure completion and turnover of buildings and
units.
Go over contracts and ensure allcontractors are fully aware of their agreement of work.
Mentor and keep a positive attitude and outlook to all associates on site.
Review all bills from contracted to work to ensure all work is completed before authorizing payment.
LEADERSHIP | AMAZON | FEB 2014- JUNE 2015
I served as a lead supervisor for all aspects of an Amazon fulfillment center in Shepherdsville,KY.
Responsible for tracking and maintaining all aspects of operation with daily and hourly reports to ensure
success.
Organizing and moving associates to different processes to make sure all operation goals are met and staffed
sufficiently to guarantee completion in a timely manner.
Problem solve any issues that may surface that could be detrimentalto the daily operation.
Solve maintenance issues that could cause a shut down and over see that they were fixed to keep a multibillion
dollar corporation running smoothly to gain a 100 percent satisfaction to the customer base
Improve processes to save company labor hours and money to gain capital without sacrificing short term goals.
Provide remedialand newhire training for employee development.
Track day to day operations to achieve desired goals and company standards.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER | BURDORF’S | JUNE 2012- NOVEMBER 2013
Established the entire restructure of the entire warehousing section of the company
Created and structured a white glove delivery distribution channel.
Hired and trained teams of all warehouse functions.
Coordinated all incoming and outgoing of logistics.
Worked with the showroom to schedule and setup entire store of newgoods and removalof old and sold
merchandise.
Recorded and tracked all employee labor, financials, training, meetings, process improvements, training and etc.
Attended daily, weekly, and monthly production meetings.
Served as the publicrelations field officer as well.
Controlled payroll and time of all employees.
Provided strong leadership to help moral and motivate employees.
Wrote all training and safety guidelines for all aspects of the operation.
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SHOP CHIEF | UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS | MARCH 2004- MARCH 2008
Served my country honorably for 4 years and completed two successful year long deployments to Operation
IraqiFreedom.
Entered the Marines as a basic diesel mechanic and quickly moved through the military ranks by going above
and beyond the call of duty.
From my dedication to duty and display of leadership I quickly rose through the military rank structure reaching
E-5 Sergeant in only 3 years and one month.
Completed multiple leadership courses and classes to help me strive and motivate others and myself to be the
best we can to our ability.
Through my hard work and dedication to duty I was awarded two Naval Achievement medals for providing the
Marine Corps with outstanding support and dedication to duty.
Learned all the skills necessary for any operation of business to run and be successful.