Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Awards
Timeline
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Richard Ray

Canton

Summary

Accomplished professional with several years of experience delivering superior customer service. A seasoned team player with growth and profitability goals that when met will reflect and promise dedication, development and longevity as a team member at Carolina Cat of Asheville. Eagerness to learn in a fast paced environment with that being the expectation every day.

Thank you for your time and Im hopeful we can speak further regarding the Rental Coordinator opening.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Coordinator/Quality Control Technician

Emery Paving
Arden
05.2022 - 11.2025
  • Planned and placed advanced warning signs for future road construction.
  • Worked closely with state inspectors to ensure proper sign placement for adequate safety.
  • Offered assistance in routing and scheduling for road construction projects.

In April of 2023, I took on the role of roadway technician, of which the duties involved, but were not limited to:

  • Obtaining a certification via written exam.
  • Updated diaries daily for records.
  • Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data related to asphalt.
  • Tested asphalt density via test cores to ensure a quality product.

Freight Operations Associate

Alpha and Omega Transportation Inc.
Fairview
03.2018 - 05.2022
  • invoice resolution
  • Facilitated seamless scheduling for three standard shifts.
  • Conducted electronic log inspections for FMCSA compliance issues.
  • Continued to develop my expertise in industry customer service standards.
  • Purchased and utilized specialized software applications related to freight operations.

Senior Territory Sales Manager

Skyland Distributing
Arden
02.2015 - 02.2018
  • Managed routing for weekly sales operations across WNC.
  • Maintained communication with retail grocery managers regarding pricing, promotional ads, store sets, etc.
  • Provided store customers with honest and dependable information, with the goal of giving them a stress-free shopping experience.
  • Remotely submitted orders to warehouse staff on a daily basis for delivery the following business day.

Freight Operations Dispatcher

Alpha and Omega Transportation Inc.
Fairview
05.2012 - 01.2015
  • Invoiced both accounts receivable and payable.
  • Processed load information.
  • Evaluated cost efficiency concerning routes, fuel, and operational hours for profitability.
  • Assisted in hiring processes and driver training.
  • Obtained key shipper and consignee information.
  • Maintained constant contact with all parties involved in the shipping/receiving process.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business And Organizational Leadership

Brevard College
Brevard, NC
05-2012

Skills

  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Awareness as it relates to being being indoors or in the field
  • Consistent punctuality
  • Attention to detail

Extracurricular Activities

Volunteer, Mission Children’s Hospital, Asheville, NC, Spring 2012 Assistant Site Rep, Special Olympics, Transylvania County, NC, Fall 2011 Counselor, Asheville Christian Academy Basketball Camp, Asheville, NC, Summer 2010, Summer 2012 Counselor, Brevard College Football Camp, Brevard, NC, Summer 2007 Counselor, Reynolds High School Football Camp, Asheville, NC, Summer 2006

Awards

  • Honor Roll
  • Fall 2009
  • Spring 2012
  • Dean’s List, Spring 2012
  • Business Club Member

Timeline

Safety Coordinator/Quality Control Technician

Emery Paving
05.2022 - 11.2025

Freight Operations Associate

Alpha and Omega Transportation Inc.
03.2018 - 05.2022

Senior Territory Sales Manager

Skyland Distributing
02.2015 - 02.2018

Freight Operations Dispatcher

Alpha and Omega Transportation Inc.
05.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Business And Organizational Leadership

Brevard College
Richard Ray