1. R Y A N R I G G S
P. O. B O X 7 2 0 0 5 9 P I N O N H I L L S , C A 9 2 3 7 2
( 7 6 0 ) 9 8 5 6 7 7 3 E M A I L : R Y R AR I 1 @ G M A I L . C O M
Career Portfolio at http://www.beyond.com/ryanriggs or at Linked In http://www.linkedin.com/in/ryrari1
OBJECTIVE
Use my education and abilities as an energetic and motivating leader with proven abilities that help effectively,
manage both personnel and projects as well as learn and listen. Self-starter and enjoys sharing knowledge and
encouraging development of others to achieve specific team goals. Excel at analyzing products and procedures to
generate new ideas to improve efficiency and production quality. Highly adaptable to ever changing circumstances.
Key member in any team developing and executing strategic business plans while promoting safety.
WORK EXPERIENCE
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 - Journeyman 9/2005 - Current Working Member
Operate most heavy equipment. 626-792-2519
Resent Projects
Canadian Solar Project Lancaster CA, For White Construction 760-931-1130
First Solar Project in Lancaster CA, For Maui One Construction 702-658-1556
WIC Land Creation Project Long Beach CA, For DGI-Menard 412-257-2750
Waste Management - Equipment Operator/Lead Grade Specialist 8/2006 - 8/2012
Coordinated daily operations, trained others, and maintained a steady flow of trash while making grade at El
Sobrante Landfill (6,000 - 10,000 tons a day). Supervisor Harley 909-717-7071
Mexico Lindo - General Manager 8/2005 – 8/2006
Coordinated daily operations, built spreadsheets, computer/network repair, hired and fired employee’s, and
purchased goods and services within a budget. Owner Juan Castro 760-249-4100
Pep Boys Auto - Service Advisor 6/2003 - 8/2005
Made 5th
place in Southern CA for tire sales in the first 3 months
Supervised installers and mechanics, coordinated daily operations including daily morning staff meetings, addressed
and resolved customer complaints. Dealt with difficult customers by using a calm and fair approach, using both
diplomacy and empathy when required. 909-884-4771
Dan Davis Enterprises - Merchandising Supervisor 6/2000 - 6/2003
Supervised 15 employees and fulfilled merchandising contracts with deadlines for these companies- Ralphs,
Albertsons, Exon, Arco, Pepsi, 7up, and Frito Lay. 760-241-2122
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Management with Honors
University of Phoenix – Accredited by HLC/NCACS: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools
Concentration in Human Resource Management, Project Management, Sport Management, International Management, Computer Information
Systems, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Sales, Social and Community Service, General and Operations, Industrial Production,
Construction, Transportation, Storage and Distribution, Cost Estimation and Administrative Services.
Associates Degree in Mathematics/Science, CIS (Computer Information Systems), and Liberal Arts
Victor Valley Community College with Honors
2. R Y A N R I G G S
P. O. B O X 7 2 0 0 5 9 P I N O N H I L L S , C A 9 2 3 7 2
( 7 6 0 ) 9 8 5 6 7 7 3 E M A I L : R Y R AR I 1 @ G M A I L . C O M
Career Portfolio at http://www.beyond.com/ryanriggs or at Linked In http://www.linkedin.com/in/ryrari1
Have Forklift License, OSHA 10, First Aid and AED
SKILLS
Problem solving - Resolves in-depth queries in a methodical manner independently and with internal and external
business partners to find appropriate resolutions, efficiencies and high level of quality.
Planning and organizing - Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc
responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
Computer Knowledge - Most forms of operating systems, system maintenance, system repair, software such as
Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Karaoke/DJ - Operate a personal self-built DJ system as a hobby/business.
Spanish - Can hold a conversation.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Jeff Lindley Operating Engineer for over 25 years City of Los Angeles 760-927-2851
David Gadbois Aerospace Engineer for 10 years General Atomics 760-780 7040
Harley Stuart Operating Engineer supervisor Waste Management 909-717-7071