Charles Smith
Atascosa
Summary
Experienced construction and operations professional with a strong background in equipment operation, logistics, and project coordination. Proven track record of reliability, adaptability, and attention to detail, with a commitment to safety and efficiency. Transitioning into logistics as a CDL OTR driver, ready to leverage skills in transportation to ensure efficient, safe, and timely deliveries while exceeding set standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner | Operations Manager
Vanta Construction & Development (Self Employed)
Edinburg
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw project timelines and budgets, ensuring adherence to client specifications
- Managed multiple crews and contractor teams
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and securing favorable terms for materials
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Operated heavy-equipment on job-site when required
- Meticulously managed efficiency ratings to ensure professionalism, timeliness, and controlled expense and profit margins
- Preformed manual labor such as framing, tilework, steelwork, etc. when needed
- Safely transported skidsteers, track hoes, and other heavy equipment or materials from job-site to job-site
Senior Leasing Specialist
Roscoe Property Management
San Antonio
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared and processed lease agreements in compliance with company policies.
- Analyzed market trends to recommend competitive rental pricing strategies.
- Trained junior leasing staff on best practices and company standards.
- Negotiated lease terms, rates, concessions and renewal options with prospective tenants.
- Performed financial analysis on proposed leases using internal software programs.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to leasing activities.
Senior Leasing Specialist
Berkshire Residential Investments
San Antonio
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional materials for properties.
- Analyzed market trends to recommend competitive rental pricing strategies.
- Trained junior leasing staff on best practices and company standards.
- Negotiated lease terms, rates, concessions and renewal options with prospective tenants.
- Conducted market research to determine rental rates for new leases and renewals.
- Reviewed lease applications from prospective tenants to ensure accuracy of information provided.
Leasing Specialist
Campus Advantage
San Antonio
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted residents with lease applications and rental agreements.
- Coordinated property tours for prospective tenants and answered inquiries.
- Managed resident communications through emails and phone interactions.
- Processed maintenance requests and scheduled repairs with vendors.
- Maintained accurate records of tenant information and lease documents.
- Facilitated resident events to foster community engagement and relationships.
Ranch Operations Manager Intern
H&K Whitetails
Mertzon
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed and preformed construction projects within the ranch for livestock, housing, and hunting stands
- Operated heavy equipment on a daily basis
- Managed ranch lease member portfolios and accounts
- Managed livestock quantities and buy/sell trends and timelines
- Assisted in livestock vaccinations and check-ups
- Assisted in genetic A.I. procedures on trophy level doe and bucks
- Received exotic animal orders and dispersed them to the correct pastures
- Rounded livestock and animals to move to corresponding pastures
Education
Commercial Drivers License A-Class (CDL-A) - Workforce & Continuing Education
South Texas College Tech Campus
McAllen, TX10-2025
High School Diploma -
Orion High School
Midland, TX12-2020
Skills
- Customer relations
- Safety and regulation compliance
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
- Equipment maintenance know-how
- Physical stamina and strength
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Adaptability
- Stress management capacity
Certification
Commercial Drivers License A-Class (CDL-A)
Timeline
Owner | Operations Manager
Vanta Construction & Development (Self Employed)
07.2023 - Current
Senior Leasing Specialist
Roscoe Property Management
01.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Leasing Specialist
Berkshire Residential Investments
10.2021 - 01.2023
Leasing Specialist
Campus Advantage
01.2021 - 10.2021
Ranch Operations Manager Intern
H&K Whitetails
03.2019 - 02.2020
Commercial Drivers License A-Class (CDL-A) - Workforce & Continuing Education
South Texas College Tech Campus
High School Diploma -
Orion High School