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David Keith Riggs

New Bern

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Plain Jane's Cleaning & janitorial supplies
Morehead City
02.2008 - 08.2022
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.

Foreman

Granite Contracting
Charlotte
02.2003 - 02.2008
  • Adhered to all federal, state, and local regulations related to dirt work operations.
  • Developed strategies for efficient use of resources while completing dirt jobs.
  • Provided guidance and direction to employees regarding their assigned duties.
  • Maintained records of work completed by crew members and reported it to management staff.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Identified potential problems with equipment or processes and took corrective action when needed.
  • Instructed personnel on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient completion of dirt work tasks.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Supervised the daily activities of a team of workers engaged in earthmoving operations, including grading, excavating, and backfilling.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Verified accuracy of survey data before beginning any work.
  • Planned and scheduled workflow for crews based on job requirements.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Resolved conflicts between crew members in a timely manner.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Foreman/Operator

FT Williams Construction
Charlotte
06.2001 - 02.2003
  • Trained crew members on how to safely and efficiently operate equipment.
  • Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
  • Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
  • Trained new employees in proper use of machinery and safety practices.
  • Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
  • Coordinated with maintenance department to schedule repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Observed company safety protocols for trench safety and perimeter establishment to reduce job site accidents.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
  • Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
  • Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
  • Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
  • Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
  • Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
  • Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
  • Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.

Education

East Carteret High School
Beaufort, NC

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Performance monitoring
  • Risk assessment
  • Operational efficiency
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Team supervision
  • Grading techniques
  • Safety procedures
  • Demolition
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Worksite safety and maintenance
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Power tools operation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Heavy lifting
  • Blueprint reading
  • Construction safety
  • Decision-making
  • Self motivation

Custom

  • I am a very hard worker. Very knowledgeable & take pride in what I do. I am married with 4 adult children, 4 grandchildren & a great grandchild on the way. I own my own home.

Affiliations

  • Boating, fishing, camping, ATV's, hunting. Spending time with family.

Timeline

President

Plain Jane's Cleaning & janitorial supplies
02.2008 - 08.2022

Foreman

Granite Contracting
02.2003 - 02.2008

Foreman/Operator

FT Williams Construction
06.2001 - 02.2003

East Carteret High School

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