1. CHRISTOPHER L. COVINGTON
108 Katie Drive ~ Greenville, South Carolina 29617
(864) 270-3198 christopher.l.covington@gmail.com
PRO FIL E
Proven team leadership skills combined with an exceptional ability to manage multiple projects,
tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Makes customer satisfaction Priority
Number One while keeping supervised personnel organized and motivated. Swiftly comprehends
the “big picture” and executes the boldest of organizational visions. Superior communicator;
highly effective at all organizational levels. Core competencies include:
♦ Total Customer Focus ♦ Inventory Control ♦ Line Assembler
♦ Detail Oriented ♦ Quality Assurance ♦ Military Training
♦ Tireless Work Ethic ♦ Retail Operations ♦ Excellent People Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Management: A well-rounded experience base combined with front-line supervisory skills.
Resourceful and adaptable, exercising superb competence and efficiency with every project. Career
highlighted by success and constant achievement.
• Military experience in leading petroleum operations and personnel; managed computer-based
sampling of lubricants & fuel; troubleshot logistics issues; maintained accounts of bulk fuel.
• Controlled inventory and handled daily deposits, including 100% accuracy on an inventory valued
in excess of $225K; created daily sales reports to the District Manager and Home Office.
• Performed Lab Tech II duties to the highest degrees of accuracy; supported Lab personnel with
equipment test plans and software.
• Generated, updated and maintained Quality Work Instructions per QS 9000 requirements.
• Scheduled and tracked PV and Quality Assurance testing as required by the Text Matrix, timelines
and customer quality standards.
• As an Assembler; guaranteed that all vehicles leaving the assembly line were 100% defect free.
• Shared responsibility for maintaining equipment valued at ~$1.5M, including two cargo trucks with
tank and pump units, four tankers and three smaller government vehicles.
Leadership & Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure
environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership
approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
• Superbly managed and motivated as many as nine personnel; earned a reputation for firm, yet
compassionate mentorship.
• Proven proficiencies in training new personnel; renowned for professional expertise.
• Approachable, easily builds rapport with subordinates, peers and senior management.
Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based
work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical
thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making.
• Excels at proactively identifying project bottlenecks and recommending immediate, practical and
cost-effective solutions on site.
• Evaluated each facet of operations and provided recommendations for improvements in procedures,
products and equipment.
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EMPLOYMENT
BMW US FACTORY, Greer, South Carolina 2014 – Present
Production Associate
MAU WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS / BMW, Greenville, South Carolina 2006 – 2014
Line Assembler
U.S. ARMY, Charlotte, North Carolina 1997 – Present
Sergeant (E-5); Petroleum Supply Specialist
ZAXBY’S, Greer, South Carolina 2002 – 2005
Assistant Manager
TAKATA / HIGHLAND, INC., Cheraw, South Carolina 1999 – 2002
Line Assembly Operator / Group Leader /Quality Control Lab Technician
EDUCATION & TRAINING
NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY, Greenville, South Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Education / Psychology (Interdisciplinary Studies), 2006
Associate of Arts, General Studies, 2006
Collegiate Clinical Work: Dacusville Middle School; Greenville County Sheriff Department (under Lt.
Dave Williams); Heritage Elementary School
High School Diploma: Chesterfield High School, Chesterfield, SC; 1998
Selected Military Training: Petroleum Supply Specialist (Quartermaster School, Ft. Lee, VA); Warrior
Leader Course (SC Military Academy); Basic Training (Ft. Jackson, SC)
Military Occupational Specialty: 92F, Petroleum Supply Specialist
Computer Skills: Data Entry Skills (Accounting); MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
Language Skills: Basic Spanish
REFERENCES
Excellent references furnished upon request.