Richard Shuff
Prattville,US
Summary
- Highly cooperative and helpful, bringing wealth of experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve exceptional results. Generous and patient, fostering collaborative environment where team members feel valued and empowered. Skilled in persuasive communication and empathy, ensuring smooth conflict resolution and strong interpersonal relationships. Adept at navigating complex management challenges with focus on people-centric solutions and strategic thinking.
- Experienced with utility detection and site analysis, ensuring accurate location of underground utilities. Uses advanced detection equipment to prevent service disruptions and maintain safety. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices, with focus on precision and teamwork.
- Utility location professional prepared to ensure accurate and safe identification of underground utilities. Proven ability to prevent service interruptions through detailed site analysis and effective use of detection tools. Reliable team player focused on achieving results and adapting to dynamic work environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locator
LineQuest
Pelham, AL
02.2026 - Current
- Conducted underground utility locates to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Operated advanced locating equipment, enhancing accuracy of utility identification.
- Collaborated with field teams to optimize locate requests and streamline workflows.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing assignments under various weather conditions and terrain challenges.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations during all utility locating activities.
- Supported emergency response efforts by quickly locating damaged utilities for repair teams.
Team Leader/Manager
Walmart Inc.
Prattville, AL
06.2007 - 02.2026
- Maintained a high level of accuracy when creating reports for senior management review.
- Established performance goals for each team member and tracked progress against those goals regularly.
- Analyzed data from customer surveys to improve customer service experience quality.
- Developed team members' skills through coaching, feedback, and mentoring initiatives.
- Monitored project timelines closely to ensure deadlines were met or exceeded.
- Provided clear direction to team members while fostering collaboration among staff.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.
- Developed training programs for new employees, increasing onboarding effectiveness and retention rates.
- Implemented inventory management best practices, reducing stock discrepancies and improving turnover rates.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, fostering collaboration and reducing response times.
- Oct. 2018 - Jun. 2019 left he company briefly to assist in my nieces lives, as my sister suddenly passed away. This took significant time away from work during that time and Leave of Absence was for 12 weeks for non medical issues. So left with a two week notice and went back soon as everything was taken care of. All together minus that lapse I was with them 17+ yrs.
Locator/ Site Prep
Architectural Resurfacing Technologies Inc.
Montgomery, AL
06.2003 - 05.2007
- Conducted site surveys to identify optimal locations for architectural resurfacing projects.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure accurate placement and alignment of materials.
- Utilized mapping software to enhance precision in locating project sites.
- Enhanced workplace safety with strict adherence to company guidelines, OSHA regulations, and local laws.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Information Technology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, US10-2023
Skills
- Customer focus
- Motivational skills
- Remote team leadership
- Workload management
- Industry expertise
- Influencing abilities
- Performance evaluation
- Meeting facilitation
- Coaching and development
- Staff training
- Workforce planning
- Utility marking
- Construction site experience
- Damage prevention
- Blueprint reading
- Electromagnetic locating
- Electromagnetic equipment operation
- Ground penetrating radar
- Valid Alabama driver's license
Certification
Forklift, scissor lift, electric jack, stock picker, stacker (PLE)
Timeline
Utility Locator
LineQuest
02.2026 - Current
Team Leader/Manager
Walmart Inc.
06.2007 - 02.2026
Locator/ Site Prep
Architectural Resurfacing Technologies Inc.
06.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Information Technology
Grand Canyon University