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James Gregory Cherry

Millbrook

Summary

Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.



Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Co-Owner

C & B Handyworks, LLC
10.2020 - Current
  • Work with homeowners and contractors during the estimating and construction process to ensure process was completed in a timely and professional manner.
  • Managed and directed all aspects of construction projects to stay within budget.
  • Directed and coordinated various projects with outside contractors and utility companies.
  • Established and maintained a working relationship with homeowners and subcontractors.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Terminal Manager

MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
06.2016 - 10.2020
  • Ensured terminal personnel operated in a safe, environmentally responsible, and reliable manner thru training and procedures.
  • Established and maintained culture of safety and environmental excellence through effective planning and execution of major projects.
  • Followed regulations required for shutdown, decontamination, and startup procedures and activities to execute work.
  • Ensured successful implementation of production plan through planning, communication, and management of terminal resources.
  • Ensured long-term performance of terminal assets through effective planning and execution of projects and outages. Optimize practices to ensure team’s readiness for shutdowns, scope execution, and startups.
  • Ensured continuous improvement through planning efforts prior to outages and capturing lessons learned.
  • Enabled operational practices, including adherence to site and corporate operational policies, and effective procedure management and use.
  • Aligned team’s efforts to maximize reliability and availability of terminal equipment through proactive identification of issues, defect elimination, and preventative maintenance.
  • Develop and sustain culture of high performance and accountability, by setting expectations, organizing, planning, and leading team activities.
  • Identified and pursued opportunities for personal and team development to meet business and career objectives.
  • Established and communicated clear expectations for team members through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.

Terminal Operator

MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
10.1994 - 06.2016
  • Directed and coordinated the day-to-day activities of personnel engaged in operating and maintaining loading racks, meters, additive systems, vapor control systems, buildings, and terminal grounds maintenance.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day safe and efficient scheduling of product receipts, personnel schedules to manage the product receipts and product inventory.
  • Maintained safe working conditions throughout the terminal.
  • Compiled and maintained necessary records and reports.
  • Communicated and partnered with local first responders and community representatives.
  • Participated in the building and startup of Training Department.
  • Participated on corporate teams with company new acquisitions, and terminal manager relief program.
  • Maintained working relationships with third-party drivers, product supply personnel, customers, Marketing personnel and the public.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stanhope Elmore
Millbrook, AL

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Project scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • Project tracking
  • Relationship building
  • Staff management
  • Risk management
  • Budget control
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Processes and procedures
  • Construction management

Certification

  • State of Alabama Electrical Contractor -

License # DAPE1234

Timeline

Business Co-Owner

C & B Handyworks, LLC
10.2020 - Current

Terminal Manager

MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
06.2016 - 10.2020

Terminal Operator

MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
10.1994 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Stanhope Elmore
James Gregory Cherry