John Bridgers

Experience

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  Sam's Club

  Jan 1991 - Sept 1995

  Receiving Personnel

  Received retail goods from loading docks and replenished retail areas, storage areas, and customer facing displays. Checked incoming orders for completeness and entered data into inventory systems.

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  TreyBecca Farms

  Jan 1995 - now

  Co-Owner

  Equine farm concern in Selma, NC. Requires use of heavy farm equipment to manage six stall barn and boarding stalls/pastures for horses. Operates trucks, trailers, flat-bed trailers, tractors, backhoes, cherry pickers, scissors lifts, logging equipment and rollback wrecker in support of horse farm operation.

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  United States Marine Corps

  Oct 1995 - Dec 1999

  USMC MP

  Completed basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina. Obtained the rank of Corporal and was assigned to perform tasks as a Marine Military Police Office (MP) at Marine Corp Air Station Yuma, Arizona. Assigned to Provost Marshals Office.

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  Delta Electrical Corp

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

  Electricians Helper

  Provided electrician trade services as an electrician apprentice, Replaced electrical systems, fixtures, appliances, lights, switches, and performed in-depth repairs on complex electrical systems, including replacing faulty brushes, bushings, bearings, wires, and other electrical system elements. Developed and provided inventory of required components to complete specific jobs to the foreman in order to support inventory management. Operated hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, scissor lifts, concrete saws and pipe benders. Show less

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  Uhaul Truck Rental

  Mar 2000 - Aug 2000

  Customer Service/ Hitch Installer

  Assisted customers by installing hitches on vehicles and hooking U-Haul trailers and equipment up for customers. Assisted customers using U-Scan technology to manage rentals, sell or provide U-Haul products, and maintain accurate inventory.

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  Lankford Security

  Aug 2000 - Dec 2000

  Patrol Officer/ School Resource Officer

  Assigned to provide security patrol on a public school campus. Supervised student movements and conduct in public areas. Notified police or emergency personnel of emerging issues requiring intervention. Intercepted visitors, checked for ID and provided escort services.

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  Kohl's Department Stores

  Aug 2002 - Oct 2022

  Provided oversight and facilities maintenance services in a fast-paced retail environment for 22 Kohl’s facilities in North Carolina with over 2,156,000 square feet of retail, vendor and management space. Oversaw timely staff and vendor completion of service requests through use of web-based systems (Service Channel). Provided repairs and troubleshooting for building surfaces, fixtures, outbuildings, and equipment (conveyors, freight processing equipment, fixtures, wiring, plumbing and entry/egress portals).Identified interior and exterior maintenance issues and oversaw resolution by internal and external vendors. Prepared reports for management and executive teams about service resolutions, opportunities for improved policy and procedure compliance in retail locations, and traveled to all assigned Kohl’s locations to audit compliance with company objectives while ensuring budget compliance and oversight were maintained. Performed maintenance as required. Show less

  • Regional Facilities Specialist

    Sept 2004 - Oct 2022

  • Receiving Supervisor

    Aug 2002 - Sept 2004
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  Valkyrie Leather Design

  Jan 2009 - now

  Co-Owner

  Leather design and build company specializing in hand-made items crafted from leather, wood, and ornamental stone. Products include custom clothes, personal accessories, and specialty costume items. Performs design, build, marketing, and retail sales of products in person and on-line. Operates trucks, trailers, and transportation equipment to move products and fixtures to required venues for retail events.