Samuel Hammons
Lexington,KY
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in production and management, leveraging skills in contract negotiation and business development. At Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, Inc., led successful projects and enhanced client relationships. Proficient in forklift operation and quality assurance, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Adept at problem-solving and fostering team collaboration, driving growth and innovation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
First Solar
Perrysburg, Ohio
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Utilized production equipment for efficient assembly of solar panels.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse spaces.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
Production Technician
TC Packaging
Toledo , OH
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Followed detailed work instructions to ensure consistent product quality.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse spaces.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets from trucks and storage areas efficiently.
- Stacked products in designated locations using safe handling techniques.
General Maintenance/Parts Runner
Wolverine Packing Inc.
Detroit, MI
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Extensive experience in purchasing tasks and warehouse operations
- Comprehensive knowledge of storage and material delivery functions
- Wide knowledge of financial and purchasing documentation
- Solid understanding of purchasing terms and record keeping
- Extreme ability to prepare Excel spreadsheets
- Sound ability to utilize warehouse devices such as forklift
Concrete Laborer
Innovative Excavating Inc.
Toledo, OH
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Set Forms use of Pre-fabricated forms or made on the Jobsite
- Responsible for handling Tie Rods (Re-bar)
- Knowledge of all tools on-site such as table saw, torch, crowbar, and small tools
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment
- Complied with rules regulations and instructions as directed by the Foreman
- General labor duties to include use of pumps and hoses, digging holes and cleaning job site daily as needed
Regional Manager
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
04.2011 - 05.2018
- Perform sub-surface imaging using ground penetrating radar for projects requiring underground and or concrete investigations.
- Managing schedule and personnel
- Coaching team members
- Overseeing projects from start to closeout
- Providing written reports on projects and daily events
- Creating and distributing proposals
- Performing field work
- Consulting nationally
- Performing demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients, sales, and quality control
- Business development and relationship building with existing and new clients
- Conflict resolution
Mobile Marketing Director
360 Degree Social
Columbus, Ohio
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Social Media Management and Marketing. D
- Developed social optimization strategy, crafting unified, clear messaging that aligned branding across multiple social media platforms.
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Visual Communications and Technology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OhioSkills
- Contract Negotiation
- New Business Development
- Contractors
- Contract Management
- Proposal Writing
- Training
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Rebar
- Utility locating
- Rebar and Post-Tension Mapping
- Business Development
- Microsoft Office
- Forklift operation
- Production equipment operation
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- OSHA compliance
- Assembly line experience
- Materials loading
References
References are available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
Wayfinder Volunteer, Chicago, IL, 2016-03, 2016-10, Illinois Masonic wayfinders are volunteers that help visitors and outpatients navigate the hospital campus. Wayfinders accomplish this by giving people verbal instructions and/or offering to walk people/ push them in wheelchairs to their destination. Wayfinders work with all Departments, especially Guest Services and Patient Access in identifying individuals in need of navigational help. Wayfinders find individuals throughout the hospital campus who need assistance with directions. After attending Wheelchair Training, wayfinders are able to push individuals throughout the hospital. The primary goal of the Wayfinding Program is to increase patient satisfaction by decreasing anxiety.
Affiliations
- Greater Chicago Disturbance Council
- Association of Sub-Contractors and Affiliates
- Post-Tensioning Institute Level 1
- Association of Women Contractors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Technician
First Solar
02.2024 - 10.2024
Production Technician
TC Packaging
03.2020 - 09.2023
General Maintenance/Parts Runner
Wolverine Packing Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2019
Concrete Laborer
Innovative Excavating Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2018
Regional Manager
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, Inc.
04.2011 - 05.2018
Mobile Marketing Director
360 Degree Social
03.2010 - 04.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Visual Communications and Technology
Bowling Green State University