Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honorsandawards
Military Service
References
Timeline
OperationsManager

Earl Brunson

Orangeburg,SC

Summary

The applicant is a seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 40 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

CellMark-DBA-Sunset Trading Incorporated
04.2024 - Current
  • The applicant operates a clamp forklift to pick paper roll orders and transport them for cleaning preparation for shipment.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Performs daily operational walk-through a 300,000 square foot building.
  • Manages employees in the shipping and receiving department.
  • Performs duties and responsibilities as a railroad conductor by switching railcars by connecting air hoses, opening air valves and communicating with the trackmobile conductor
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Forklift Operator

Sunset Trading via Hirequest Direct
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • The applicant performs daily inspections of the forklift and hauls sheets of paper debris to the bailer.

General Laborer

Crowder Construction Company Via Hirequest Direct
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • The applicant was responsible for weed eating the construction site and assisting the construction crew.

Operations Manager/Heavy Equipment Operator

Po Boys Septic Tank and Drain Line Installation Service
06.2000 - 07.2023
  • The applicant was responsible for daily checks on the excavator and assisting with plumbing components.
  • The applicant operated the excavator and installed septic tanks and drain lines
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

General Laborer

ABF Enterprises via Hirequest Direct
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • The applicant was responsible for keeping the building clean and operated heavy equipment for demolition projects.

Southern Milling and Lumber Company
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • The applicant built pallets and handled lumber safely.

Team Member/Shift Leader in training

Chick FIL A
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • The applicant was responsible for food preparation and cleaning.

Maintenance Worker

Hillcrest Golf Course
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • The applicant was responsible for maintaining the overall appearance of the golf course.

Hirequest Direct (Trojan Labor)
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • The applicant was responsible for the daily set-up of the assembly line at an agricultural food processing plant.

Labor Finder’s Incorporated
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • The applicant was responsible for the daily set-up of the assembly line at an agricultural food processing plant.

Action Labor Incorporated
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • The applicant was responsible for the daily set-up of the assembly line at an agricultural food processing plant.

Concrete Finisher

Palmetto Site Work Services
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • The applicant aligned concrete forms and was responsible for finishing the concrete.

Construction Laborer

H&H Construction
06.2000 - 08.2017
  • The applicant performed daily checks on heavy equipment and assisted with site preparation.

Po Boys Construction Services
06.2000 - 08.2017
  • The applicant performed daily checks on heavy equipment and assisted with site preparation.

Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • The applicant was responsible for organization and cleanliness of product displays.

Floor Technician

The Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • The applicant was responsible for the safe handling of hazardous cleaning materials.

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • The applicant performed inspections and repairs on production assembly line equipment.

Production Assembler

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • The applicant was the cable clutch assembler on the production line.

Team Leader

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • The applicant performed leadership duties and ensured the work area was clean.

Lawn Maintenance Technician

Super Sod Incorporated
06.2005 - 08.2009
  • The applicant performed daily checks and services on the agricultural farm tractor.

General Laborer

Paragon Builders
06.2004 - 05.2005
  • The applicant was responsible for cleaning residential homes and gained experience in various trades.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences -

Ashford University Online
10.2017

Master of Business Administration -

Claflin University
06.2015

Industrial Electronic Technology -

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
12.2014

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management -

Claflin University
05.2013

Electrical Engineering Technology -

South Carolina State University
10.1993

High School Diploma -

Bowman High School
05.1991

Skills

  • Read blueprints
  • Install and repair plumbing issues
  • Install septic tanks and drain lines
  • Operate excavator and forklift
  • Repair mechanical and electrical equipment
  • Certified Clamp Lift Operator

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Operations Management

Customer Service

Operations Monitoring

Operational Efficiency

Honorsandawards

  • 2012, Member of the National Honor Society for Leadership and Success at Claflin University Alumni Chapter.
  • 2011, Received the Work Keys Silver Certificate in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information.

Military Service

  • United States Army/South Carolina Army National Guard, 63W10, 01/90, 01/93, Certified Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
  • United States Army Boot camp, Fort Jackson, SC, Summer of 1990
  • United States Army, School of Ordinance, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, Fall of 1991
  • United States Marine Corps Boot camp, Parris Island, Beaufort, SC, October-Fall of 1993
  • United States Marine Corps, School of Ordinance, Red Stone Arsenal, Alabama, 1994
  • United States Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, 2311, 1994-1999

References

  • Ms. Stephanie Moss, (803) 536-4663, Hirequest Direct
  • Ms. Nina Sellers, (803) 536-4663, Hirequest Direct
  • Walter Curry, (803) 747-6951, Curry’s Insurance Agency
  • Keith Green, (803) 347-5248, Green’s Landscaping and Lawn Service
  • James Hickson, (803) 707-1624, Retired/SC Commission of the Blind
  • John Hickson, (803) 707-9949, Owner/Operator of H&H Construction
  • Howard Johnson, (803) 682-0249, Owner/Operator of Grave Digging SVC

Timeline

Operations Manager

CellMark-DBA-Sunset Trading Incorporated
04.2024 - Current

Forklift Operator

Sunset Trading via Hirequest Direct
09.2023 - 04.2024

General Laborer

Crowder Construction Company Via Hirequest Direct
06.2023 - 08.2023

General Laborer

ABF Enterprises via Hirequest Direct
04.2023 - 06.2023

Southern Milling and Lumber Company
03.2023 - 04.2023

Team Member/Shift Leader in training

Chick FIL A
01.2023 - 02.2023

Maintenance Worker

Hillcrest Golf Course
07.2022 - 02.2023

Hirequest Direct (Trojan Labor)
06.2019 - 01.2021

Labor Finder’s Incorporated
06.2019 - 01.2021

Action Labor Incorporated
05.2019 - 01.2021

Concrete Finisher

Palmetto Site Work Services
10.2017 - 12.2017

Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General
01.2015 - 01.2015

Floor Technician

The Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2015

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2012 - 01.2014

Production Assembler

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2011 - 01.2012

Team Leader

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2010 - 01.2011

Lawn Maintenance Technician

Super Sod Incorporated
06.2005 - 08.2009

General Laborer

Paragon Builders
06.2004 - 05.2005

Operations Manager/Heavy Equipment Operator

Po Boys Septic Tank and Drain Line Installation Service
06.2000 - 07.2023

Construction Laborer

H&H Construction
06.2000 - 08.2017

Po Boys Construction Services
06.2000 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences -

Ashford University Online

Master of Business Administration -

Claflin University

Industrial Electronic Technology -

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management -

Claflin University

Electrical Engineering Technology -

South Carolina State University

High School Diploma -

Bowman High School
Earl Brunson