Terrence Riley
Newkirk
Summary
Results-oriented General Manager experienced in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance profitability and sales. Achieved high productivity by motivating and developing team members in competitive environments. Focused on fostering effective communication and problem-solving to drive business growth and ensure customer satisfaction.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cornerstone crushing
Newkirk
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and production.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Managed staff schedules and performance evaluations for team development.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems to enhance overall productivity levels.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Heavy Equipment Operator
HighPoint Partners
Newkirk
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction and excavation tasks effectively.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Conducted pre-operation safety checks on equipment to ensure reliability.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and performed basic repairs as needed.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Adhered to all safety regulations and company policies during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and equipment use.
- Communicated with site supervisors to report progress and address concerns promptly.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe equipment handling procedures.
- Followed site plans and blueprints for accurate material placement and movement.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
Heavy Equipment Operator
WIT construction
Stillwater
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction and excavation tasks effectively.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Conducted pre-operation safety checks on equipment to ensure reliability.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Adhered to all safety regulations and company policies during operations.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and equipment use.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe equipment handling procedures.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed site plans and blueprints for accurate material placement and movement.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans efficiently.
Education
Blackwell High School
Blackwell, OKSkills
- Operations management
- Staff scheduling
- Team coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Construction background
- Heavy equipment inspection
- Machinery inspection
- Equipment operation
- Excavation
- Parts lubrication
- Loader controls
- Bulldozer operation
- Excavator attachment usage
- Compactor operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Rock crushing techniques
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Site bulldozing
- Slope stabilization methods
- Parts lubrication
- Machinery maintenance
- Site blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Following directions
- Quarry operations knowledge
- Site bulldozing
- Parts lubrication
- Loading haul trucks/belly dumps
- Production operator
Certification
- MSHA surface mining
- OSHA 10
- Mining supervisor Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Cornerstone crushing
12.2025 - 07.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
HighPoint Partners
01.2025 - 07.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
WIT construction
03.2022 - 10.2024
Blackwell High School