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Education
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Gene Thomas

Goldsboro,NC

Summary

Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 3 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Resourceful Site Supervisor tenacious about keeping operations on-schedule and on-budget. Successful at coordinating diverse resources and satisfying tough clients according to demanding timelines.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grading Foreman

Iron Horse Contractors
01.2024 - 08.2025
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.

Grading Foreman

Fred Smith Company
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Fred Smith Company
05.2017 - 09.2021
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.

Moving Truck Driver

Housing Works Thrift Warehouse Distribution Center
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Lane Construction Co
08.2025 - Current
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

The College of Westchester
White Plains, NY
06.2008

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Subgrade Preparation
  • Erosion Control
  • GPS Technology
  • Schedule Determination
  • Commercial Construction
  • Residential Construction
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Relations
  • Procedure Planning

Certification

OSHA 30 hours Safety Training

NCDOT Work Zone Supervisor Training

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Lane Construction Co
08.2025 - Current

Grading Foreman

Iron Horse Contractors
01.2024 - 08.2025

Grading Foreman

Fred Smith Company
09.2021 - 01.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

Fred Smith Company
05.2017 - 09.2021

Moving Truck Driver

Housing Works Thrift Warehouse Distribution Center
03.2016 - 04.2017

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

The College of Westchester