Edward Hooks
Summary
Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise.
Proficient professional with good problem-solving and group management skills. Successful at keeping employees on-task and achieving quality objectives.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Detail-oriented professional brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Hooks and Son Trucking
Midville
08.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations of logistics and transportation services.
- Coordinated freight schedules to optimize delivery efficiency.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies to streamline operations.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved service-related issues promptly.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
Manager
Statesboro Deals
Statesboro
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and team productivity.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment activities.
- Developed training programs for new hires to enhance team performance.
- Fostered a positive work environment by facilitating team meetings and discussions.
- Oversaw budget management to maintain financial health of store operations.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Led a team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
Scaffold Builder/Foreman
Richmond County Constructors
Waynesboro
05.2012 - 06.2017
- Constructed scaffolding systems for diverse construction projects.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffold structures efficiently and safely.
- Inspected scaffolding components for compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new employees on scaffold assembly techniques and safety practices.
- Collaborated with crew members to ensure seamless workflow on site.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance on job sites.
- Followed project plans and specifications to meet construction requirements.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors to address scaffolding needs and issues.
- Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using hand trucks or forklifts.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
- Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
- Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
- Set up staging areas for materials and tools used in construction projects involving scaffolding.
- Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Designed new employee training program to share best methods for assembling and disassembling scaffolding.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
Education
Swainsboro High School
Swainsboro , MISkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Scaffolding assembly
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Construction supervision
- Decision-making
- Equipment oversight
- Drywall installation
- Workplace safety
- Worksite safety
- Time management
- Staff management
- Safety policies and procedures
- OSHA compliance
- Crew leadership
- Project leadership
- Project deadlines
- Job site safety
- Safety oversight
- OSHA regulations
- Fall protection
- Equipment operation
- Job planning
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 40
- Forklift Certified
- Fall Protection
References
References available upon request.
Hardworking and Dependable
- Time management is very important to me
- Quality work is very important
- Finishing deadlines are essential to job completion
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Hooks and Son Trucking
08.2021 - Current
Manager
Statesboro Deals
01.2017 - 08.2021
Scaffold Builder/Foreman
Richmond County Constructors
05.2012 - 06.2017
Swainsboro High School