Dusty Criddle
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Decisive Leader with background in research and program supervision. Works well with team members or general public to accomplish goals. Skilled in preparing summaries and reports to highlight problems and affect important changes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horticultural Technician
City of Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Collected data from observations for use in reports or presentations.
- Provided technical advice to customers on horticultural topics such as soil types, plant selection, pest and disease control.
- Propagated plants from cuttings, grafting, division, layering or seeds.
- Organized inventory of supplies needed for various horticultural projects based on project requirements.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as weeding, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating.
- Supervised seasonal staff members working on horticulture projects.
- Applied pesticides according to label instructions using safety precautions when necessary.
- Conducted field research and experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of various horticultural practices.
- Prepared detailed records of all activities related to horticultural operations including budgets, inventories and equipment maintenance logs.
- Planted trees, shrubs and other vegetation in accordance with established planting plans.
- Monitored growth and health of plants through regular inspections and sampling.
- Identified pests and diseases by inspecting plants for signs of damage or infection.
- Supervised pest and weed control operations to determine proper chemical and application methods.
- Examined animals and crop specimens to determine disease presence.
- Implemented nitrogen and alternative fertilizer application methods to minimize leaching, runoff and denitrification.
Navy Chief
US Navy
Poulsbo, WA
09.2000 - 11.2022
- Developed policies that ensured compliance with regulations concerning enlisted personnel matters.
- Participated in joint exercises with other military branches in order to evaluate readiness levels.
- Assessed readiness of subordinate units by conducting inspections and reviewing unit documentation.
- Counseled junior enlisted personnel on career development, professional growth, and personal issues.
- Provide guidance and advice to senior military officers on enlisted personnel matters.
- Prepared briefings for senior staff on topics related to enlisted personnel matters.
- Developed training plans for subordinates to ensure they met the requirements of their positions.
- Reviewed and evaluated performance reports of subordinate personnel.
- Facilitated communication between higher headquarters and subordinate commands regarding policy changes.
- Provided feedback to commanders regarding the effectiveness of programs related to enlisted personnel.
- Advised commanders on all aspects of command operations involving enlisted personnel.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to leadership development initiatives focused on improving interactions with subordinate soldiers.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted among subordinates in order to identify strengths and weaknesses in morale or operational effectiveness.
- Served as a liaison between commanding officers and subordinate units in order to resolve any disputes or grievances.
- Monitored disciplinary actions taken against enlisted members for violations of regulations or orders.
- Researched best practices for managing large groups of individuals within an organization.
- Organized events designed to recognize outstanding achievements among junior enlisted members.
- Coordinated activities between different branches within the armed forces.
- Conducted regular meetings with subordinates to discuss job performance objectives and goals.
- Mentored junior enlisted personnel in areas such as leadership, management, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
- Provided precision to carry out increasingly complex missions.
- Planned and conducted tactical and assault support missions.
- Operated, monitored and performed limited maintenance on mission-critical systems.
- Operated surveillance, electronic warfare and other weapon systems.
- Reviewed mission tasking, intelligence and weather information.
- Assisted in development of weapons and tactics.
- Targeted, fired and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions.
- Managed personnel and weapons operations to destroy enemy positions, aircraft and vessels.
- Secured and protected air, land and sea positions from enemy attack.
- Abstracted key environmental information to employ wide range of high-tech systems and weaponry.
- Directed artillery crew members to position, maintain and fire guns.
- Launched torpedoes and missiles from ship or submarine.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Blocton High School
West Blocton, AL05-2000
Skills
- Landscaping
- Erosion Control
- Pest Control
- Plant Maintenance
Affiliations
Very Disciplined, dedicated leader.
Certification
Class A Drivers License, FNGLA Certificates complete, Spray License complete, MOT certified.
Timeline
Horticultural Technician
City of Tallahassee
02.2023 - Current
Navy Chief
US Navy
09.2000 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
West Blocton High School