Plant Superintendent
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JEFFERY PONDER
**** ******* *****, ********, ***** 75672
***********@*****.***
PLANT MANAGER PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
Areas of Focus: Hunting Industry Production and Manufacturing Coal Mining
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Proactive, focused, and enthusiastic individual, interested to pursue an opportunity to perform in a challenging role
within hunting and coal mining industry to contribute to prospective company’s success. Recognized for integrity, solid
work ethic, and exemplary dedication to perform beyond established goals and directions. Able to perform diverse functions
and follow instructions independently. Articulate communicator with a naturally personable attitude, capable of
establishing intuitive connections with diverse individuals.
Areas of expertise include:
General Operations Management Strategic Planning
Financial Statement Analysis Regulatory Compliance and Standards
Staff Supervision and Training Interpersonal Collaboration
Business Management Best Practices Client Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOLAR SOURCES, INC. SOLAR SOURCES UNDERGROUND - INDIANAPOLIS; PETERSBURG, IN
SHARE HOLDER VICE PRESIDENT OF REAL ESTATE 2011–2013
- Reviewed and evaluated legal documents within the county courthouses, while contacting prospective land owners to
discuss coal leases.
- Took charge of obtaining leases for appropriate mining of coal; worked closely with management to generate and
execute decisions and methods toward production efficiencies.
- Identified and integrated potential coal reserves in coordination with engineers.
- Ensured complete compliance with 404 Certification which established by the Environmental Protection Agency in
partnership with landowners.
- Facilitated the research of equipment to be assigned to appropriate operators; exemplified expertise in purchasing
and selling homes to prevent the company from buying from unwanted landowners.
MASTER WOODCRAFT CABINETRY - MARSHALL, TX
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER 2010–2011
- Played an integral role in managing the upping sales across the Midwest area.
- Assumed full accountability in handling the project blueprints and job biddings.
- Collaborated with the management on time scheduling and order placement of semi-truckloads to different job sites.
- Guaranteed the quality and standards of products by regularly visiting and working with job superintendents.
- Carried out wide-ranging duties, including completion of all loads, cold calling, and project bidding.
- Drove efforts in achieving $1.5M for the 1st year and exceeded the goal by generating $2.8M in new sales.
NATIONAL CABINETS AND NATIONAL COUNTERTOPS - GREENWOOD, IN
OWNER PRESIDENT 2004–2010
- Demonstrated leadership in overseeing 15 employees, along with three showrooms, a 38,000-sq.-ft. facility to
warehouse, and 10 semi-truckloads of inventory.
- Rendered expert oversight to $380K worth of inventory; as well as 26 full kitchen displays for floors sales
designers, and 10 to 11 full kitchen display across the other two locations.
- Strategically led the company startup, with the best year involving revenue of up to $5M.
- Exemplified managerial capabilities in pioneering a Kitchen Cabinet Countertop shop with five employees to fulfill
kitchen design project from a blank top.
SOLAR SOURCES, INC. SOLAR SOURCES UNDERGROUND - INDIANAPOLIS; PETERSBURG, IN
VICE PRESIDENT OF REAL ESTATE 1991–2004
- Provided expert oversight to four staff; as well as more than 50,000,000 tons of mineable reserves, which enabled
the provision of opportunities to customers to obtain a 10-year term contract.
- Rendered oversight to approximately 15-18,000 acres of property, which included buying and selling of homes and
land.
- Ensured timely payment of advance royalties by identifying the extension of surface and underground leases.
- Managed zoning work for wash plants, rail-road load-outs, and reserves for authorization.
REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC. - MARSHALL, TX
PLANT MANAGER
- Served as a plant manager, responsible for providing leadership and guidance to 60-80 employees.
- Assumed full responsibility in overseeing the startup of the second assembly line; as well as training 25 new
employees.
- Demonstrated adeptness in meeting production goals within six weeks as well as reducing overtime hours.
- Leveraged industry expertise in handling different jobs across multiple divisions.
INDIANA STATE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - INDIANAPOLIS, IN
PERSONAL AIDE TO TWO SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES 1997–1998
- Carried out key tasks, such as answering correspondence and arranging schedules.
- Organized and managed bills on the floor; as well as other matters to be discussed with the head on a daily basis.
EDUCATION
EXTENSIVE COURSEWORK IN GEOLOGY AND ACCOUNTING: 1991 - Indiana University, Indianapolis IN
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS, MINOR IN BUSINESS: 1986- Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING COURSES: 1982-1983- University of Texas, Austin, TX
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Woodworking Technology Training: North Carolina State, Rally Durum, NC
Hazard Training and Safety Training for Coal Mining: Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Firearm Training: Safari Club International Hunting Organization
AFFILIATIONS
Sigma Chi Fraternity ~ Safari Club International
ACTIVITIES
First Pinnacle of Achievement ~ Silver Level, Trophy Animals of Africa
Dangerous Animals of Africa ~ The Big Five ~ (1) Top 10 Award
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