John Carter
Nashville,GA
Summary
Versatile, results-driven Supervisor with 14 years of experience overseeing diverse functions in business operations and employee management. Excels in areas such as performance monitoring, policy enforcement and quality assurance, leveraging seasoned abilities in communication and task coordination to maintain productivity and smooth workflows. Thrives as respected leader and collaborator, demonstrating exceptional work ethic and adaptability to handle evolving challenges and drive clear objectives across complex projects.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Houston, TX
02.2010 - Current
- Direct team of up to 50 employees in daily operations on federal and state projects.
- Implement operational policies and procedures for efficient, accurate workflows.
- Maintain accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests and disciplinary actions.
- Track project progress and provide timely feedback to staff members.
- Resolve customer complaints quickly to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Conduct weekly team meetings to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and terminate staff as necessary.
- Perform monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for products.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing staff training sessions.
- Execute cost-cutting measures without compromising quality of services.
- Review subordinate staff reports before submitting to senior management.
- Participate in conferences related to industry trends or organizational developments.
- Guide company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Coordinate employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Assess completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Establish and enforce clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Identify and correct performance and personnel issues to reduce impact on business operations.
- Display strong telephone etiquette to handle difficult calls.
- Utilize document management system to organize files and keep data up-to-date and accessible.
- Collaborate with HR to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Organize client meetings to provide project updates.
Truck Driver
Schwend
Dade City, FL
02.2006 - 02.2009
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring proper working condition.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks, including checking fluid levels, replacing filters and lubricating moving parts.
- Followed applicable traffic laws, regulations and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Coast Guard AirUS
Clearwater, FL
03.1998 - 02.2006
- Removed and installed engines on various types of airframes following approved procedures.
- Performed detailed inspections of aircraft systems and components to identify potential issues or defects.
- Conducted scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on aircraft systems (e.g., engines, landing gears, hydraulics, avionics).
- Repaired defective parts using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Operated test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, signal generators, multi-meters) to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
- Replaced worn components (e.g., bearings, seals, O-rings, filters) according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained records of all inspection results and repairs in aircraft logbooks.
- Completed preflight inspections to ensure safety of flight operations.
- Tested repaired systems for proper operation before returning aircraft to service.
- Participated in engine run-ups after major overhauls or installations.
- Ordered necessary parts for repair jobs from local vendors or manufacturers.
- Executed search and rescue missions as air crew aboard H-60 helicopter.
Farm Hand
Carter Farms
Nicholls, GA
01.1983 - 01.1996
- Helped prepare soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained yield records.
- Maintained farm equipment, including tractors, harvesters and other machinery.
- Replaced engine, pulley and shaft parts, including seals, bearings and gaskets.
Education
Trade School - Heavy Civil
04-2007
Pursued Coursework in Criminal Justice -
Pursued Coursework in Civil Engineering -
Skills
- Staff management
- Training and development
- Business administration
- Documentation and reporting
- Policy and safety enforcement
- Project management
- Inventory oversight
- Quality assurance controls
- Telephone etiquette
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
Leadership Training | US Naval Sea Cadets
Fire Fighting, Survival, Aviation, Journeyman Training | United States Coast Guard
Highway Watch | Homeland Security
Technician Certificate | EZ-Go
Boaters Training | Florida Fish and Wildlife
Search and Rescue Training
Commercial Driver's License
40 Hour OSHA
10 hour OSHA
Operating Engineers Heavy Equipment Training
Awards and Recognition
Bronze Star | United States Coast Guard
Exemplary Character Distinction
Timeline
Supervisor - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
02.2010 - Current
Truck Driver - Schwend
02.2006 - 02.2009
Aviation Maintenance Technician - Coast Guard AirUS
03.1998 - 02.2006
Farm Hand - Carter Farms
01.1983 - 01.1996
National Training, Inc. - Trade School, Heavy Civil
Ashworth College - Pursued Coursework in Criminal Justice,
Penn Foster College - Pursued Coursework in Civil Engineering,
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