Dalton Carodine
Ruston,USA
Summary
Hardworking and versatile professional veteran with experience in banking, construction, and customer service. Background includes serving as a U.S. Army Horizontal Construction Engineer, pipeline laborer, and personal banker, developing strong skills in equipment operation, problem-solving, financial services, and client relations. Recognized for reliability, teamwork, and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with proven ability to manage both hands-on labor and customer-focused responsibilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Banker 1
Cadence Bank
Ruston, LA
11.2024 - Current
- Promoted additional bank services through personal contact with customers.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions conducted throughout the day.
- Performed daily balancing of cash drawer and reconciled discrepancies when necessary.
- Advised customers on various financial products available from the bank.
- Analyzed financial documents provided by customers to determine their needs.
- Greeted customers upon entering the bank and directed them to appropriate personnel or services.
- Provided guidance on how best to utilize online banking tools for maximum benefit.
- Participated in training sessions regarding new banking products or services.
- Assisted customers with deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments and other banking transactions.
- Provided customer service to clients, including answering questions and resolving issues.
- Developed relationships with customers by providing exceptional service in order to increase sales opportunities.
Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army
Ruston, Louisiana
12.2017 - Current
- Stabilized machines, positioned equipment, and aligned drills by carefully managing controls.
- Directed drilling machine operations, selecting settings and inserting casings into holes.
- Operated controls to stabilize machines and align drills.
- Identified and quickly responded to various drilling issues, continuously monitoring operations, checking gauges, and listening to equipment.
- Flushed earth cuttings and removed dust with equipment.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased and changing drill bits.
- Regulated air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure.
- Maintained performance by regularly replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machine parts.
- Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill needs.
- Responded promptly to customer, vendor, and staff questions and quickly resolved issues, cultivating strong, long-term relationships.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences.
- Sanitized high-touch surfaces to protect personnel and customers from viruses and germs.
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents, and promote professional workspace.
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.
- Identified issues and implemented prompt and successful solutions to eliminate backlog and maximize workflow.
- Observed positive skills and attributes from personnel to build, improve, and expand skills set.
- Considered each team member's unique talents when assigning tasks and projects to maximize success for employees and overall team.
Pipeline Laborer
Icenhower Oil and Gas
Bossier City, LA
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted with the transportation and loading/unloading of materials onto trucks for efficient movement between job sites.
- Contributed to successful project completion by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Supported team productivity by assisting with excavation, trenching, and backfilling activities as needed.
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Ensured accurate placement of pipelines through careful measurement and alignment tasks.
- Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team environment conducive to achieving success on pipeline construction projects.
- Assisted in the installation and repair of various pipeline systems, resulting in fewer leaks and enhanced system performance.
- Demonstrated versatility by supporting multiple aspects of pipeline construction, including welding, pipe bending, coating application, and hydrostatic testing procedures.
- Performed repairs on pipelines.
- Improved project efficiency by ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Expanded skillset through continuous professional development opportunities such as attending trainings or obtaining relevant certifications related to the field.
- Minimized downtime during construction projects through proactive problem-solving skills in addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of pipeline construction projects, ensuring that project goals were met or exceeded.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
Graphic Marketer
super sign mart
Ruston, Louisiana
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Created print advertisements, e-mail marketing campaigns, and package designs.
- Leveraged multi-software expertise to retouch and manipulate images in support of project objectives.
- Secured new business, connecting with 5 potential customers each week.
- Promoted client satisfaction using successful design leadership from concept through completion.
- Managed various graphic design assignments for web design and marketing projects.
- Held regular group meetings to address concerns, hash out issues, and brainstorm new ideas.
- Developed fresh designs with esthetic appeal using state of the art software.
- Protected work and customer interests by maintaining archive of images, photographs and work products.
- Helped optimize final delivery with advice on presentation, design, and formatting.
- Achieved project targets with high-quality design work to help clients promote products, services and events.
- Supported company branding efforts with logos, stationery and cohesive social media imagery and graphics.
- Served clients with close support at all stages and open feedback channels.
Crew Member
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Ruston, Louisiana
06.2015 - 12.2020
- Prepared foods according to menu standards, safety policies, and company policies.
- Worked closely with managers and fellow crew members to prepare orders.
- Maintained high cleanliness and adhered to health code standards.
- Used extensive crew training and ongoing monitoring to avoid critical service errors.
- Kept wait times low through fast order taking and payment processing.
- Scrubbed and polished counters, steam tables, and other equipment and cleaned glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
- Addressed customers with friendly greetings and conversations.
- Prepared bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accepted payment or made change.
- Prepared food by following recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Minimized errors by carefully documenting orders and discussing needs with cooks.
- Kept dining area presentable and sanitary by cleaning and polishing counters, equipment and tables.
- Served fresh, delicious food within promised timeframes.
- Completed food orders with relishes and garnishes.
- Balanced receipts and payments in cash registers.
- Stayed on top of regular shift cleaning duties.
- Operated cash registers and received payment in cash or credit card.
- Assisted caterers with food preparation or service.
- Met customer needs with fast, friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Processed customer orders and payments quickly with efficient register operation.
- Met customer needs by keeping self-serve stations well-stocked with food and supplies.
- Organized supplies and arranged food in attractive displays.
- Protected customers from cross-contamination and infection risks with thorough sanitizing of work surfaces and utensils.
- Complied with food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Satisfied customers with fast and friendly food, beverage and dessert services.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen, dining room and equipment.
- Arranged tables and decorations according to instructions.
- Performed sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
- Greeted guests, answered menu questions and provided excellent customer service.
- Satisfied customers consistently while taking and preparing orders for foods.
Education
bachelors degree - Business Management
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana05.2022
Skills
- Machine maintenance
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Public speaking
- Quality assurance
- Social perceptiveness
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Transaction processing
- Client relationship management
- Financial analysis
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Online banking support
- Banking regulations
- Banking policies and procedures
- Teller support
- Cash vault audit
- Physical fitness
- Personnel management
- Operational planning
- Weapons handling
- Tactical planning
- Security operations
- Problem-solving
- Hazards awareness
- Pipe laying techniques
- Trench digging experience
- Heavy equipment operation
References
Nicolette Hogan, Mentor, PO Box 186, Grand Cane, Louisiana, 71032, (318) 618-9611
Chris Bishop, Friend, 209 N Bernard Street Ruston, La. 71270, (318) 548-0419
Patrick James, Supervisor, 122 yellow pine drive Calhoun LA 71291, +1 (601) 422-7425
Derek Bremer, Supervisor Army, +1 (318) 376-7863
Timeline
Personal Banker 1
Cadence Bank
11.2024 - Current
Pipeline Laborer
Icenhower Oil and Gas
03.2021 - 10.2024
Graphic Marketer
super sign mart
01.2020 - 02.2021
Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army
12.2017 - Current
Crew Member
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
06.2015 - 12.2020
bachelors degree - Business Management
Louisiana Tech University