Richard Stanger
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
Proven leader in engineering and project management, adept at fostering teamwork and driving efficiency improvements. At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, I enhanced team productivity, managed multiple projects, balancing priorities effectively and successfully helped guided our team through a Joint Commission survey. Skilled in HVAC and system troubleshooting, I excel in environments requiring technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. My approach has consistently resulted in successful project completions and positive team dynamics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Supervisor
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Blacksburg, VA
01.2020 - Current
- Facilitated strong teamwork among department members by fostering an inclusive culture that promoted open dialogue, feedback sharing, and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Set and managed budgets for capital, expense and cost improvement activities and defined and developed project specifications.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations based on technical skills and cultural fit within the department.
- Increased overall department efficiency through strategic planning, effective resource management, and close monitoring of project progress.
- Enhanced engineering team efficiency by implementing innovative project management techniques.
- Balanced project priority and business demand and aligned resources to accomplish assignments, projects and continuous improvements.
- Managed multiple concurrent engineering projects, balancing priorities to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality or budget constraints.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
Farm Manager
Double- Farms
Christiansburg, VA
01.2011 - Current
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
Maintenance Technician
Town Of Christiansburg
Christiansburg, VA
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
General Laborer
Chaffin Custom Homes
Floyd, VA
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Operated heavy equipment safely to transport materials and complete tasks as required.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects through diligent labor and attention to detail.
- Operated forklift to load and unload materials and equipment on trucks.
Correctional Officer
Western Virginia Regional Jail
Salem, VA
09.2011 - 06.2016
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
Education
Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
New River Community College
Dublin, VASkills
- Customer Relations
- Environmental awareness
- HVAC
- System Troubleshooting
- Electrical Systems
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Schematic reading
- Process Improvement
- Control systems
- Training and mentoring
- Knowledge in Joint Commission Standards
- EPA certified
- Under ground storage tank certified
- Locksmith certified
- Knowledge in plumbing, electrical, controls, HVCA, Framing, general construction
Timeline
Engineering Supervisor
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
01.2020 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Town Of Christiansburg
07.2019 - 12.2019
General Laborer
Chaffin Custom Homes
07.2016 - 05.2019
Correctional Officer
Western Virginia Regional Jail
09.2011 - 06.2016
Farm Manager
Double- Farms
01.2011 - Current
Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
New River Community College