Christopher Holmes
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Accomplished, integrity-driven Army veteran with 24 years of service. A proven leader with strengths
in communication, team leadership and cultivating business partnerships to successfully develop and
execute effective strategies that achieve organizational goals. Proven ability for collecting, examining,
verifying all documents for propriety, completeness and accuracy, reviewing and processing actions
required for enlistment. Strategic thinker, self-motivated professional able to manage several tasks
and perform under pressure in fast-paced, deadline-focused environments with minimal supervision.
School trained in the Army Equal Opportunities Leader program.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flatbed Truck Driver
Venture Transport
Wilson, NC
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Picked up cardboard bales from 67 Walmart stores between Raleigh and Jacksonville areas.
- Delivered, on average, 60 bales to local recycling centers or dock to be loaded onto dry van trailers.
- Worked dock as alternate unloading flatbed trucks and loading dry van trailers.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality, performing regular inspections and necessary repairs.
- Maximized payload capacity while adhering to legal weight limits through efficient loading practices.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hurricane Consulting Inc, Integrated Solutions
Fort Liberty, NC
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Heavy equipment operator that works primarily on crane team
- Operates 65 Ton Rough Terrain and 60 Ton Mobile Cranes
- Rigs loads to be lifted using proper lift points, slings, and clevises
- Performs inspections of cranes and equipment to ensure ready for use and reports deficiencies
- Performs recons of sites that lifts will be performed ensuring lift will be done safely and in accordance with operating regulations
- Ground guides equipment and gives hand - arm signals to operator
- Maintained and updated daily use logs of cranes, government owned and rental.
Truck Driver
Hurricane Consulting Inc, Integrated Solutions
Fort Liberty, NC
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Transported containers and equipment to and from customers within Fort Liberty operating area.
- Properly secured loads to prevent shifting or falling from trailer.
- Licensed to operate swing-thru trailer.
- Familiarized new drivers with common areas of operation in Fort Liberty area.
- Updated daily mileage logs, reported deficiencies, and maintained GSA credit card.
OTR Truck Driver
TIDEWATER TRANSIT
Fayetteville, NC
03.2016 - 07.2019
- OTR truck driver with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
- Delivered dry bulk and liquid supply to customers.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers ensuring product is not damaged and weights are in conformance with federal regulations.
- Planned trips and stops.
- Maintained vehicle inspections, ensured paperwork was filled out correctly and maintained control of all paperwork.
- Inspected truck and trailers daily for deficiencies, reported all deficiencies to maintenance.
- Maintained daily log using electronic logs.
- Drove over 100,000 accident-free miles.
Special Operations Recruiter
US Army
Fort Liberty, NC
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Led US Army Soldiers through processing of joining Special Operations fields.
- Processed applicants for selection courses.
- Maintained security of all documents and information.
- Fostered and maintained relationships with local units on Fort Liberty.
- Maintained maintenance and mileage logs for 6 assigned vehicles for entire recruiting station.
- Credit card holder for unit, submitted supply request, and maintained receipts for purchases.
Station Commander
Maine Recruiting Company, US Army
Presque Isle, ME
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Supervised daily operations of recruiting process for US Army.
- Planned objectives for 2 subordinates for monthly and weekly goals.
- Fostered relationships with local officials to assist with meeting goals.
- Maintained and secured all sensitive documents for enlistment process.
- Scheduled transportation and processing for applicants.
- Gave briefings about benefits and programs US Army has available.
- Maintained maintenance and mileage logs for 2 assigned vehicles for entire recruiting station.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
Recruiter
U.S. Army
Portland, ME
05.2005 - 08.2010
- Developed, executed and continuously managed innovative sourcing strategies to maintain steady pipeline of applicants for hard to fill positions.
- Utilized Social Networking / Social Media Recruiting, database mining and advanced Internet search techniques to fill applicant pool.
- Conducted full background investigations involving gathering and reviewing documents (criminal, medical, and educational) for all applicants to determine eligibility for military service.
- Collaborated with recruiting professionals and managers to schedule phone interviews, in-person meetings, and implement new Soldier orientations.
- Assumed duties of liaison between Army and local community through school presentations, local event participation, and promoting cooperation with local businesses and community leaders.
- Maintained maintenance and mileage logs for 10 assigned vehicles for entire recruiting station.
Education
Bachelor's - Information Technology - Software Analysis
American InterContinental University
September 2019
Bachelor's - Business Administration - Management
American InterContinental University
January 2017
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Commercial driving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A Expires: April 2026 State: NC Skills
- Leadership Experience (10+ years)
- Mentoring (10+ years)
- Microsoft Office proficient (10+ years)
Timeline
Flatbed Truck Driver
Venture Transport
09.2021 - 03.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hurricane Consulting Inc, Integrated Solutions
07.2019 - 03.2021
Truck Driver
Hurricane Consulting Inc, Integrated Solutions
06.2017 - 07.2019
OTR Truck Driver
TIDEWATER TRANSIT
03.2016 - 07.2019
Special Operations Recruiter
US Army
07.2014 - 02.2016
Station Commander
Maine Recruiting Company, US Army
08.2010 - 07.2014
Recruiter
U.S. Army
05.2005 - 08.2010
Bachelor's - Information Technology - Software Analysis
American InterContinental University
Bachelor's - Business Administration - Management
American InterContinental University
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