Larry Cole
Summary
As an experienced farmer and heavy equipment operator, I have hands on knowledge of crop production and machinery operations. My professional training and education in business management and supervision experience has made me adept at performing and directing work, successful in managing and supervising personnel to increase productivity and cut costs of duties and assignments. I have basic skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical wiring which I utilized to build my home and other construction jobs. I am well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving results in a safe and productive manner. I enjoy good health which enables me to perform repetitive work and lifting requirements. I also enjoy working with my hands, and thinking through challenges with others to accomplish task.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Coles Backhoe Service
11.2022 - Current
- Operated backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, bucket truck, and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and gravel based on specific job needs.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Farmer and Landscaper
Self Employed
05.1981 - Current
- Maintained and repaired various farming and landscaping equipment.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm and landscape machinery.
- Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted irrigation and crop schedules accordingly.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
- Identified, isolated and treated diverse pests and diseases in crops and orchard.
- Developed and implemented efficient irrigation systems to maximize production.
- Conducted soil testing to determine nutrient levels and soil composition.
- Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
Operations Manager
YRC Freight
08.1994 - 11.2022
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Responsible for training of new hires with the use of industry equipment including tractor trailer and forklift safety operation.
- Trained employees in handling of hazardous material.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NCBachelor of Arts - Business And Managerial Economics
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCNo Degree - CDL Certification
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NCSkills
- Farm and heavy equipment operation
- Crop planting, growing and harvesting
- Safety procedures and practices
- Application and handling of hazardous substances including herbicides and pesticides
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Document and perform maintenance
- Warehouse Operations and material transport
- Business Administration
- Interpersonal Communications
- Goal Attainment through research methods
- High-Pressure Environments
- Staff training and management
- Safety Program Understanding
- Workflow Planning
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Productivity Improvement
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Coles Backhoe Service
11.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
YRC Freight
08.1994 - 11.2022
Farmer and Landscaper
Self Employed
05.1981 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Vance-Granville Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Managerial Economics
North Carolina State University
No Degree - CDL Certification
Vance-Granville Community College
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