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A seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry. Alongside roles as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Heavy Civil Superintendent, I also serve as an Industry Consultant, providing strategic insights to improve project outcomes. Consulting" conceptualizes innovative ideas that have the potential to transform the heavy civil construction trades for the better. I create detailed, step-by-step outlines of these concepts, highlighting the technical and operational aspects as clearly as possible. Once developed, these ideas are sent to the client's engineering teams to assess their viability. After receiving feedback, I refine the concept further, ensuring that it aligns with the real-world needs of men and women in the trades. Played a key role in introducing tiltrotor technology to the U.S. market over a decade ago, and I contributed significantly to the development of Trimble’s Earthworks platform and Caterpillar’s Cat Accugrade Box Blade system. My dedication to innovation and elevating industry standards has positioned me as a leader in heavy civil operations and technology integration. I have special training in laser-guided automatics l, 2d systems and GNSS 3d systems. My expertise encompasses a wide array of earthwork-related trades, with a particular focus on specialized areas such as high-risk hillside failure and landslide rebuilds, hillside stabilizations, building pad construction, road construction, wildcat explorations, and trench line work in both public and private right-of-ways. Additionally, I possess specialized skills in underground utility work, including being highly proficient in IBEW standards.

Responsible for performing duties as the highest-ranking an executive within a corporation to guide company practices and proceduresMy duties included:Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profitsBuilt a high-energy, forward-thinking team to modernize operations and keep organization agile in changing conditionsCultivated strong industry relationships with competitors and suppliers to promote cooperative interactions and improve industry insightsDelivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyersBuilt strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with large corporations such as CATERPILLAR Inc., Trimble Technologies, Engcon Group "Swedish Tiltrotators", Busybusy Jobsite Equipment & Personal Tracking, Rovi Tracker Vehicle Tracking, CATERPILLAR Digital Labs, Driduck Work Apparel and more.

Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demandsPrioritized and assigned tasks to successfully direct the workforce in constantly changing environmentResolved work issues and team conflicts to promote progress on complex projectsMonitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on timeComplied with safety proceduresMonitored team members for adherence to safety protocols on job sitesMentored field personnel in executing tasks to complete projects on time and under budgetMitigated risk, coordinating plans and specifications to ensure safety and OSHA complianceFormulated estimates and budgets ranging from $10,000 to $1.7 millionOperated excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, mini equipment, compaction equipment and other construction equipment to properly grade land.

Maneuvered motorized heavy equipment to accurately remove and place materialsLoaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials with heavy equipmentLeveraged mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resourcesInspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performanceImproved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipmentPerformed grading and shaping of the land for building and finishing purposes.

Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctlyKept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demandsPerformed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish workFollowed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cuesOperated earthmoving machines to move soil and other materials on heavy er 1999

High School Diploma, Political Science And Government

High School Diploma