Luke Thompson
Caledonia,MI
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 15 years of experience as an accomplished President. Strategic problem-solver, change manager, and visionary executive with success in implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in the construction field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer of MC Forces in Europe and Africa
United States Marine Corps Reserve
02.2022 - Current
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance for base buildings.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions, and cost savings.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval, and weekly work schedules.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion and security details.
- Plan scenarios and projects for possible needs for Marine Corps forces in Europe and Africa.
President
Torchwood Landscaping
05.2008 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Lead salesman for company, increasing sales by 50% year over year. Included managing accounts receivable for all projects.
- Management of all projects through pre-planning all projects before commencement and ensuring all subcontractors, materials, and crews were scheduled and allocated for proper times for seamless installation.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Material Handler
Tenneco Inc
11.2010 - 04.2012
- Operated forklifts to transfer large products from one area of the factory to another, allowing for easier accessibility and increased productivity. Able to handle same lines alone that took 4 other material handlers.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Education
Associates in General Studies - General Studies
Jackson College
Jackson, MISkills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Recordkeeping
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office
- Supervision and Leadership
- Google Workspace
- Problem Resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- Remote Office Availability
- Decision-Making
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Chief Engineer of MC Forces in Europe and Africa
United States Marine Corps Reserve
02.2022 - Current
Material Handler
Tenneco Inc
11.2010 - 04.2012
President
Torchwood Landscaping
05.2008 - Current
Associates in General Studies - General Studies
Jackson College
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