David Straub
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Professional heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining a variety of machinery. Known for a collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Excels in safety protocols, precision operations, and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and contributing to team success. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 20+ years of heavy equipment operation experience. Knowledgeable in a wide range of loaders, trenchers, excavators, dozers, backhoes, and cranes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Sun Stone Farms
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by diligently monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques, and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Enhanced crop yield by implementing effective irrigation and fertilization techniques.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
Operations Manager
Fluid Farming
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Senior Operations Manager
RDO Equipment/ Water
08.2013 - 04.2021
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication practices.
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
- Increased team productivity, providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Boosted employee retention rates through the development of a positive work culture, fostering teamwork, open communication, and professional growth opportunities.
- Reduced costs for increased profitability by optimizing resource allocation and eliminating redundant tasks.
- Effectively managed departmental budgets, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimization.
- Oversaw staff and sub-contractor performance review assessments.
- Managed complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
- Established robust performance metrics to track progress against objectives regularly and adjust strategies as needed for success.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with the implementation of effective communication channels and timely resolution of issues.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters related to operational performance, strategic planning, and organizational development.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ08-1997
Skills
- Farm operations
- Performance management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Crop management
- Managing operations
- Irrigation system
- Soil preparation
- Loader operation
- Excavation operation
- Crane Operation
- Bulldozer operation
- Site preparation
- General labor
- Backhoe operation
- Project management
- Excavation and backfilling
- Dependable and punctual
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Worksite safety
- Equipment inspections
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff management
- Goal setting
- Operations management
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Farm Manager
Sun Stone Farms
02.2023 - 03.2025
Operations Manager
Fluid Farming
05.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Operations Manager
RDO Equipment/ Water
08.2013 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
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