Dynamic, capable, and proven leader with extensive experience delivering the necessary results in multiple fields. Raised on a Colorado cattle farm, this cultivated a powerful work ethic and awareness of individual accountability. Accountability and being reliable have been core tenets throughout my life and work history.
Over 20 years of diverse experience, featuring honorable Army service, including in combat, followed by a successful re-entry into civilian workforce, overseeing qualitative results on substantial multi-million dollar state and federal construction initiatives. I then went on to run a small business for over five years, where I was wholly responsible for generating up to $750,000 in annual sales, along with managing a team of up to a dozen people.
I am detail-oriented and meticulous. Thoughtful and highly intelligent. Focused on achieving results while maintaining unwavering commitment to ethical integrity. Proven leadership skills honed over 20 years, effectively steering self and teams toward achieving strategic goals. Champions a positive and efficient work environment, encouraging continuous growth and excellence among team members. "Leads from the front". Adept at assigning responsibilities in a balanced and thoughtful manner, ensuring optimal team performance.
Exceptional interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, refined through decades of experience, facilitate effective communication and collaboration in pursuit of shared goals.
* Oversaw diverse construction processes encompassing inspections, observations, and testing on geotechnical engineering projects.
* Executed quality control and quality assurance inspections dependent on client specifications and expectations.
* Compaction testing, inspections, and crew/contractor guidance for soils backfill operations
* Footing subgrades
* Pile & drilled caisson installation
* Masonry materials testing
* Inspections and quality assurance testing following asphalt placement & compaction
* Trained & mentored new hires and interns
* Maintained extensive records on testing procedures, frequency, test type, results, corrective actions, construction methods, & more for review and acceptance for both internal external entities.
* Conducted quality control testing on daily asphalt production for internal company projects and external sales.
* Laboratory testing regimens for creating asphalt mix designs for regular approval by local, state, and federal organizations.
* Conducted laboratory assessments and tests of aggregates deriving from company-owned quarries for external sales and internal projects.
* Executed fieldwork involving asphalt compaction testing, alongside asphalt laydown inspections.
* Achieved daily tonnage goals by working closely with job foremen, superintendents, and on multiple projects.
* Provided support to construction crews in asphalt laydown & compactions procedures to ensure optimal smoothness, compaction, and consistency.
* Trained & mentored new employees and interns.
* Maintained extensive records on testing procedures, frequency, test type, results, corrective actions, construction methods, and more for review and acceptance by both internal and external entities.
* Focused on high-profile state and federal projects, which utilized aggressive incentive/disincentive programs for quality acceptance.
* Conducted quality control testing on daily asphalt production for internal company projects and external sales.
* Laboratory testing regimens for creating asphalt mix designs for regular approval by local, state, and federal organizations.
* Conducted laboratory assessments and tests of aggregates deriving from company-owned quarries for external sales and internal projects.
* Executed fieldwork involving asphalt compaction testing, alongside asphalt laydown inspections.
* Achieved daily tonnage goals by working closely with job foremen, superintendents, and on multiple projects.
* Provided support to construction crews in asphalt laydown and compaction procedures to ensure optimal smoothness, compaction, and consistency.
* Trained & mentored new employees and interns.
* Maintained extensive records on testing procedures, frequency, test type, results, corrective actions, construction methods, and more for review and acceptance by both internal and external entities.
- Parachutist's badge (Army Airborne School)
- Expert Infantryman's Badge (EIB)
- Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB) - "True Blue" Recipient
- Air Assault Badge (Army Air Assault School)
- Good conduct awards, multiple Army Commendation Medals (ARCOMs), multiple Army Achievement Medals (AAMs)
(Not complete - DD214 available upon request)
- Army Infantry OSUT (Platoon & Company Honor Graduate)
- Army Airborne School
- Army Jumpmaster School
- Army Air Assault School
- Army Squad Designated Marksman course
- Warrior Leader's Course (WLC)
- Army Combatives Courses (MAC): Levels 1, 2, and 3
(Not complete - DD214 available upon request)