Kevin Knuckles
Richmond,KY
Summary
Results-driven professional seeking a Project Manager role where I can leverage my strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and commitment to safety to lead projects efficiently, exceed client expectations, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On-Site Project Specialist
Veolia
Richmond, Kentucky
08.2023 - Current
- Directed hazardous waste transport projects, managing logistics, scheduling, and vendor performance to ensure safe, on-time, and cost-effective shipment solutions.
- Oversaw regulatory compliance projects, driving the creation, review, and approval of hazardous waste profiles, while mitigating risk and ensuring adherence to federal and state standards.
- Led cross-functional coordination among field staff, contractors, and regulatory agencies, aligning resources to successfully execute hazardous waste management initiatives.
Project Administrator
May Demolition
Lexington, Kentucky
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing any issues, or delays.
- Coordinated project schedules with team members and contractors for demolition tasks.
- Managed documentation for safety compliance and regulatory requirements on-site.
Quality Control Technician
Sherwin Williams
Richmond, Kentucky
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted quality control services with lab techs, ensuring that products met the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Ensured proper safety measures were taken when adding products to batches, preventing accidents and injuries.
- Made hits and adjustments with resins and solvents, bringing batches into spec range, and ensuring optimal quality standards were met.
Pigmented and Non-Pigmented Filling Technician
Sherwin Williams
Richmond, Kentucky
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Operated and maintained high-volume production equipment, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to quality standards.
- Skilled in conducting detailed inspections of paint products, verifying accurate labeling, proper sealing, and overall product integrity.
- Possess a comprehensive forklift certification and training, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols in all operations.
Production Team Member
Toyota
Georgetown, Kentucky
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Ensured the quality of parts during installation in vehicles, resulting in 100% compliance with company initiatives and quality procedures.
- Completed production reports and notified management of any issues, contributing to efficient operations and timely delivery of products.
- Notified team leaders of any quality defects spotted, enabling quick and efficient defect resolution.
Freight Broker
Total Quality Logistics
Lexington, Kentucky
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Efficiently managed transportation operations by coordinating shipments, selecting carriers, and optimizing routes, resulting in on-time delivery and cost savings for clients.
- Developed and maintained a robust network of reliable carriers across multiple transportation modes, facilitating the seamless matching of client shipments with appropriate carriers, and ensuring efficient logistics operations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in logistics, ensuring prompt resolution of inquiries, proactive communication, and strong client satisfaction.
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Provided exceptional leadership to a team of Marines during combat operations, ensuring they were equipped, trained, and motivated to execute missions with precision and effectiveness.
- Supervised and trained Marines on tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve their performance, resulting in a well-coordinated and cohesive team that consistently exceeded expectations.
- Documented and processed classified materials with the utmost attention to detail, ensuring complete accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Project coordination
- Results-driven leadership
- Technical proficiency and computer literacy
- Risk management and problem solving
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Client-focused strategy
- Adaptability
Certification
- AIGPE Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
On-Site Project Specialist
Veolia
08.2023 - Current
Project Administrator
May Demolition
06.2022 - 05.2023
Quality Control Technician
Sherwin Williams
10.2021 - 06.2022
Pigmented and Non-Pigmented Filling Technician
Sherwin Williams
05.2018 - 10.2021
Production Team Member
Toyota
01.2016 - 05.2018
Freight Broker
Total Quality Logistics
02.2013 - 01.2016
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 06.2012
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
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