JAMES R. SAWYER III
Cell: 832-***-****; Home: 832-***-****; *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Management/Leadership position that provides an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the organization as well as personal and professional growth. Qualified to make immediate contributions in a wide variety of positions.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage diverse activities and people to achieve desired results on time within costs. Proven success in planning and executing change. Qualities include:
Excellent Work Ethic Responsible Leader Team Player
Motivated Trustworthy Results-Oriented Organized
EXPERIENCE
Texas Green Electronic Recycling Company LLC Stafford, Texas (9/2011-Present)
Founded Texas based, fully certified end of life electronic recycling company. Operating on the main basis of returning scrap to original commodity.
Owner/President
Purchased and founded the LLC corporation in 2011 operating in a 28,500 square foot warehouse facility.
Increased processing from 500,000 pounds in 2011 up to 14 million in 2015
Managed two shifts with 20 people average on each shift
Obtained TGERC to obtain R-2 Responsible Recycling Certificate in 2013
Obtained Company to Obtain OSHA 18001 Occupational Health and Safety in 2014
Obtained Company to ISO 14001 Environmental Quality Management in 2014
Eco International / Amandi Services Houston, Texas (2006-9/2011)
One of the largest worldwide companies providing recycling & asset management for disposition of electronic waste
Texas Facilities Manager
Grew the Houston facility from a 9,000 to 45,000 square foot, 15 to 85 employee operation
Responsible for production floor & output average of 1 million pounds shipped monthly
Installed new equipment, improving efficiency and resulting in cost savings
Responsible for facility organization, training, documentation, & safety; with frequent, successful inspections by State, Federal, and private agencies
Maintained 4 separate facilities in Houston & Mexico
Maintained customer relations across Texas & Mexico, establishing new accounts with multiple new companies
Organized and conducted promotional event in 7 Texas cities, collecting over 150 tons of electronic waste
Building Specialties, Inc. Houston, Texas (2004 – 2006)
Company specialized in construction, remodeling, and maintenance of educational facilities in Texas.
Warehouse Manager
Responsible for all inbound and outbound material (approximately $1 million per year)
Managed scheduling of materials for job sites and jobs for fabrication in a timely manner
Supervised all warehouse personnel (16)
Maintenance of all equipment, including light trucks, lifts, and bobtails.
Responsible for purchase of all materials, inventory control and organization of warehouse
NationsRent Houston, Texas (2003 - 2004)
Inside Sales
Various job duties included responsibility for inside sales, equipment maintenance, rentals.
Assisted in choosing proper equipment, and instructed customers on proper, safe operation.
Responsible for delivering equipment on time, securing from jobsites, and evaluating to determine condition .
Troubleshooter for on-the-job equipment failures. Evaluated and repaired equipment, as well as insured customer satisfaction. Maintained a wide variety of equipment as small as a drill to as large as an excavator.
Other job duties included maintaining accurate cash drawer, tracking inventory and sales via a computer system, management of other employees on a daily basis.
Tankmaster, Inc. Houston, Texas (2001-2003)
Operations Manager
Department Manager for several areas including the Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving, Repair Shop and Purchasing. Assumed same duties as Warehouse Manager with additional responsibilities including but not limited to working with accounting dept and sales.
Warehouse Manager
Responsible for shipping and receiving of inventory through various freight lines as well as UPS online, order filing, receiving inventory from airport, loading/unloading freight lines, operating forklift and various equipment on a daily basis. Helping customers with billing and sales issues, ordering supplies and equipment. Promoted to Operations Manager.
Licensed Wholesale LLC Stafford, Texas (2000-2001)
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Responsible for shipping and receiving of inventory through various freight lines as well as UPS online, order filing, handling damaged goods, receiving inventory from airport and various other duties.
Nino Corporate Lodging (Alamo Executive Suites) Houston, Texas / San Antonio, Texas (1997-2000)
Field Operations Representative
Responsible for warehouse inventory and operations to include stocking items, loading and unloading, transportation of inventory to work site in Houston and surrounding areas, and San Antonio. Upon arrival at work site, responsible for delivery and installation of items and removal of property as necessary. Responsible for maintenance and occasional repair of inventory on site. Work independently with occasional supervision of work crew.
Warehouse Manager
Daily supervision of work crews at various properties within the city. Maintenance of facilities and furnishings available for lease. Responsible for maintenance of company vehicles and transportation of crews and equipment to work sites. Worked without supervision. Outstanding ratings in quality control.
Timber Tech Corporation San Antonio, Texas (1998-1998)
Team Leader
Responsible for leading three-person crew during night shift in construction of prefabricated roof and floor trusses. Interpreted construction blue prints and led crew toward accomplishing nightly work goals. Operated forklift, pallet jacks and various woodworking appliances.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & OTHER EXPERIENCE
Computer experience: Microsoft Word, Excel (Basic), Web – Internet, E-Mail, Dac Easy Accounting
Certifications: Forklift Operator, Aerial Lift Operator, Wood Floor Installer (National Wood Flooring Assn, 2002)
Additional Training: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR; 2009); First Aid (2009)
College Experience: San Antonio College (1995); Palo Alto College (1996); Houston Community College (2010)
High School Diploma: Robert G. Cole Senior High School, San Antonio, Texas (1993)
Military Family: Successfully relocated 8 times in childhood and adolescence & learned to quickly adapt to new situations.
AWARDS
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America. Selected to the Order of the Arrow & received God and Country Award
Varsity Cross-Country Track awards at Cole High School