DAMON S. PALMER
**** ******* **** • Owosso, Michigan 48867 •*******@*****.***• 989-***-****
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Accomplished, entrepreneurial Operations Management professional offering a wealth of experience and demonstrated success increasing efficiencies and service levels in regional markets.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proven manager who provides critical leadership to the organization and executive team. Adept at driving efficiencies and improving entire team performance. Demonstrated ability to learn and teach new concepts, easily adapt to change and manage multiple simultaneous tasks. Effective team builder and leader who understands the necessity to develop and train an effective staff.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• OSHA Compliance • Training and Mentoring • P & L Management
• Strategic Planning • Budgeting & Forecasting • Human Resources
• Change Management •TeamBuilding • Logistics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DP ENVIRONMENTAL HAULING, LLC, OVID, MICHIGAN 2004 - 2010
OWNER
• Conceived the vision, authored the business plan, took the leap and founded a thriving trucking and excavating company.
• Managed the installation of over 80 landfill methane gas systems and leachate systems.
• Devised and implemented all corporate policies and procedures.
• Recruited, hired, trained and disciplined staff.
• Purchased company equipment.
• Forged relationships with clients to drive business growth.
• Created comprehensive bid packages.
• Operated heavy equipment in the course of systems installations.
• Maintained detailed job logs.
• Ensured the accuracy of employee hours and submitted payroll.
• Created and submitted invoices to clients following project completion.
• Obtained permits and oversaw inspections from governmental authorities.
GREAT LAKES FUSION, VERNON, MICHIGAN 1999 – 2005
FOREMAN
• Managed a team of professionals installing landfill methane gas systems.
• Ensured team compliance with all safety guidelines.
• Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
• Orchestrated the bidding of new jobs to drive corporate revenue.
• Performed periodic maintenance on equipment to ensure continual top-notch performance.
• Operated heavy equipment during the installation of systems.
• Oversawhours and payroll for your team.
• Conducted annual performance appraisals.
• Collaborated with clients engineering teams or maintenance workers during installations.
• Created weekly schedules.
• Documented project progress.
• Ensured adherence to project timelines.
LICENSES
CDL – STATE OF MICHIGAN
40 HAZ WHOPPER – STATE OF MICHIGAN
CONFINED SPACE CERTIFICATE