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Charles Riley Hampton

Elizabeth City,NC

Summary

Dynamic professional with a solid track record of achieving results and navigating challenges effectively. Safety remains a top priority while showcasing strong adaptability and work ethic. Expertise in independent work and rapid learning, aimed at meeting organizational goals through clear communication and analytical prowess. Creates innovative strategies to solve business and technology issues, boosting team efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Civil Foreman

Archer Western Construction
Chesapeake, VA
12.2023 - Current
  • Prepare progress reports detailing accomplishments against goals set by management.
  • Develop and implement safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Inspect construction sites regularly for compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Organize resources including manpower, tools, supplies and equipment for efficient completion of tasks.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of tools, machinery and equipment used in construction processes.
  • Participate in meetings with clients and stakeholders to discuss project requirements and timelines.
  • Perform cost analysis on proposed projects to determine feasibility before implementation.
  • Monitor the progress of work to ensure that it was completed on time and within budget.
  • Assist in developing training programs for new hires or existing personnel who require additional skills development.
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of a team of civil works personnel in the completion of projects.
  • Ensure that all necessary materials are available at job sites prior to commencement of work.
  • Resolve conflicts between workers regarding scheduling or task assignments.
  • Coordinate with other departments such as engineering, purchasing or accounting for timely delivery of materials or services.
  • Develop detailed plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.
  • Provide leadership through example by demonstrating safe working practices at all times.
  • Maintain accurate records of material usage, labor costs, equipment hours.
  • Order materials when needed and monitor inventory levels at job sites.
  • Review blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy prior to commencing work.
  • Comply with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Manage sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.

Equipment Operator

Whitehurst Sand Company
Hertford, NC
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, compactors, and skid steers to move earth material.
  • Communicates effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
  • Trains new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery in accordance with company procedures and guidelines.
  • Use of equipment to ensure timelines are met.
  • Keep heavy equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Performs grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Load and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Coordinate machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly, on time, and accident free.
  • Participate actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
  • Install storm drain on grade to site plans with laser and gps instruments.
  • Install drop inlet and curb boxes using reverse math and double checking all correct elevations.
  • Removed top soil to the stripped surface grade through TOPCON GPS equipment.
  • Fill stripped surface with sand to subgrade, check surface grade, and roll to ensure proper compaction for site.
  • Maintains daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Load and unload trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environmental protection standards and regulations.
  • Lay out and mark underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.

Contract Assistant

Mathews Home Improvement, LLC
Chesapeake, VA
06.2020 - 12.2023
  • Inspect problem roofs or residential homes to determine the best way to repair/remodel.
  • Customer database data entry and management.
  • Obtain proper permits by completing applications and dropping off to proper municipal department.
  • Pick up and deliver materials to job sites as needed
  • Reviewed and reconciled invoices and vendor statements.
  • Maintained accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
  • Prepared payments to vendors by processing check requests.
  • Conducted data entry of invoice information into accounting software system.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.

Outside Machinist

Bae Systems Inc.
Norfolk, VA
03.2019 - 06.2020
  • Remove, repair, overhaul, install, and align ship machinery such as propelling machinery, steering gear, and auxiliary motors Coordinate and arrange for the work of several trades in connection with performing work from information received from technical work documents, blueprints, specifications, written and/or oral instructions Test and inspect installed machinery and equipment during dock and seal trials
  • Performed precision measurements and alignment of components using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, laser measuring equipment and other machinist tools.
  • Installed shafts, bearings, seals, gears and other parts to specifications.
  • Repaired worn or damaged parts by welding or fabricating new replacement parts.
  • Dismantled machinery and equipment in order to perform maintenance activities.
  • Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
  • Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
  • Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.

Automotive Technician

Ford Motor Company
Suffolk, VA
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of automotive equipment Duties included performing emissions inspections, diagnostic testing of vehicles, and replacement of worn components Explain automotive repairs and issues while providing great customer service to clients.
  • Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.
  • Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
  • Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.

Technician

CFE Equipment
Norfolk, VA
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Consistently worked towards increased managerial satisfaction by completing additional services Demonstrated consistency and reliability Took initiative to learn more than required about industry
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.

Education

Grassfield High School
06.2016

Skills

  • Construction management and project oversight
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Safety compliance and reporting
  • Team communication and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Project development and execution
  • Productivity improvement strategies
  • Strategic planning and analysis
  • Data analysis and systems implementation
  • Contract management and negotiation
  • Workforce training and development
  • Cost analysis and budgeting
  • Blueprint reading and interpretation
  • Material procurement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee training
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Excavation safety training for competent persons - 2023
  • OSHA 3O construction training - 2023
  • Microsoft Office Specialist - 2016

Timeline

Heavy Civil Foreman

Archer Western Construction
12.2023 - Current

Equipment Operator

Whitehurst Sand Company
01.2022 - 12.2023

Contract Assistant

Mathews Home Improvement, LLC
06.2020 - 12.2023

Outside Machinist

Bae Systems Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2020

Automotive Technician

Ford Motor Company
05.2018 - 08.2018

Technician

CFE Equipment
11.2017 - 04.2018

Grassfield High School