James Hughes
Covington,LA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 15 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor
Hughes Custom Homes LLC
05.2012 - Current
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Manage each project from start to finish to ensure the customers are happy and will always refer us to friends and family.
Area Team Leader
Louisiana Army National Guard
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed 10 Recruiting and Retention NCO's for the area which included St. Tammany, Washington, and Tangipahoa Parishes.
- Led the state of Louisiana multiple years for most productive area.
- Documented and applied disciplinary actions, providing ample opportunities for employee growth and development.
- Supervised the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) in Slidell, LA, which trained over 80 soldiers one weekend a month.
- Conducted meetings with Principals, Law Enforcement and Politicians to help recruiters get access to present the opportunities of the National Guard to as many qualified applicants as possible.
Owner
Patriot Pumping LLC
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Owned and operated 5 concrete pump trucks.
- Worked with and developed strong relationships with both residential and commercial customers in the area for which this position is for.
- Attended pre-pour meetings with Contractors, finishers and ReadyMix companies to ensure the pours went as smoothly as possible.
- Managed the daily schedule, bookkeeping and maintenance logs.
- Preformed daily sales calls and meetings to get new customers while providing great service to existing customers.
Recruiter
Louisiana Army National Guard
05.2006 - 01.2019
- Built strong relationships with Centers of Influence within the community to establish credibility and build the brand.
- Conducted cold calls, worked job fairs and career days, gave group presentations, and sent emails to generate leads.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's enlistment packet.
- Held security clearance and was entrusted with sensitive information and equipment such as government issued phones, computers, cars and fuel cards.
Engineer
Louisiana Army National Guard
07.2001 - 05.2006
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Constructed all concrete foundations for Kandahar Airfield during Operation Enduring Freedom IV, 2003-2004.
- Worked as member of Taskforce Gator in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bowling Green School
Franklinton, LA05.2022
Skills
- Supply Management
- Project Scope Assessment
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Product Sales
Timeline
Owner
Patriot Pumping LLC
04.2018 - 12.2021
Area Team Leader
Louisiana Army National Guard
01.2018 - 01.2022
Contractor
Hughes Custom Homes LLC
05.2012 - Current
Recruiter
Louisiana Army National Guard
05.2006 - 01.2019
Engineer
Louisiana Army National Guard
07.2001 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Bowling Green School
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