Dustin Talladay
Puyallup
Summary
Dynamic Heavy Equipment Engineer and Team Leader with extensive experience at US Army Engineers, excelling in personnel management and public speaking. Proven track record in developing training programs and ensuring safety compliance. Adept at utilizing Microsoft Office Suite for effective communication and project management, fostering team development and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Student
Western Seminary
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintain a minimum of 8 credit hours of graduate level courses each semester with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Heavy Equipment Engineer, Team Leader, and Training Sergeant
US Army Engineers
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Develop and execute company-wide training events for 160 people in accordance with database schedules and required tasks in a timely manner.
- Oversee squad and platoon level (5-30 personnel) training in fitness, mental fortitude, engineering tasks, safety, and basic soldiering skills, including weapons, cleanliness, and character.
- Regularly conduct public speaking and reports on the above assigned tasks and responsibilities, including PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets, while effectively communicating with battalion-level leadership.
- Manage project sites and tactical training in accordance with proper guidelines set by OSHA and military standards to ensure the safety of all personnel present.
- Safely run live-fire ranges with proper weapon handling, using advanced computer-run targeting systems to train and qualify squads for mandatory training.
- Manage thorough record-keeping and timely checks on construction equipment, personal gear, and all other tools in the fleet.
- Operated heavy machinery for construction and maintenance projects.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
Lead Equipment Operator
GMA Garnet Group
Morrisville
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Operated heavy machinery for material handling and production processes.
- Trained new operators on safe equipment usage and operational procedures.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to meet production schedules efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues for timely repairs.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for equipment handling tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions in order to meet tight deadlines.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clean Earth
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Facilitate dump load-out with different front-end loaders to ensure timely and safe loading operations each day.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of all equipment.
- Work with others as a team to ensure all equipment in operation remains moving with material, so that production stays consistent all shift.
Education
Master of Science - Divinity
Western Seminary
Portland, OR01-2027
Bachelor’s degree - Family and Youth Ministries
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA12-2014
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Leadership
- OSHA 30
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database updating
- File and document management
- Attention to detail
- Research
- Ethical awareness
- Team development
- MS office
- Event coordination
- Safety procedures
- Presentation development
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict management
- Data entry
- Team support
- Fast learner
References
- Willy Cook, Army Engineers: Squad Leader/Operations NCO, 210-665-5019
- Richard Tannert, RBC Associates: Financial Planner, 440-537-0158
- Daniel Tompkins, Fellowship Bible Church: Shepherding Pastor, 253-267-2095, dan@fbctacoma.org
- Makayla Guzman, Fellowship Bible Church: Youth Coordinator, 253-359-7239, makayla@fbctacoma.org
Note
Other prior Army leadership and subordinates are available for calls and texts upon request.
Accomplishments
- Two Army Achievement Medals
- Good Conduct Award
- Army Physical Fitness Badge
Affiliations
- Woodworking
- Home improvement projects
- Family time
Certification
- OSHA 30
- CRE Hazmat Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Full Time Student
Western Seminary
01.2023 - 01.2025
Lead Equipment Operator
GMA Garnet Group
07.2017 - 06.2018
Heavy Equipment Engineer, Team Leader, and Training Sergeant
US Army Engineers
01.2016 - 01.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clean Earth
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Divinity
Western Seminary
Bachelor’s degree - Family and Youth Ministries
Cairn University