Garrett Leland
Rochester,MN
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 7 years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator|
US Army (Active duty)
Fort Hood, TX
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Participated in Operation Defender Europe 21’ with operations in Romania, conducted carpentry operations and land clearing operations to improve foreign allies’ base
- Participated in Guardian Response 22’ for upcoming DCRF assignment to company
- SPC Leland was stationed at Fort Hood in the 104 ECC, as a Heavy Equipment Operator
- He was then moved to the operation section of 104th ECC to be the school’s rep and the CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) rep for the company
- HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company), 62nd EN BN to become a Battalion Command driver
- Has completed CBRN Defense Course, Fuel Handlers Course, Repair and Utilities Course and Digital Training Management Systems Course.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Summarized and analyzed data from sources to create detailed documents, reports and high-level presentations.
- Generated status reports for senior management activities critical to meeting project and departmental goals.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Heavy Equipment Operator|
Minnesota Army National Guard
Cambridge, MN
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted with state active duty with COVID testing sites in Minneapolis
- Conducted snow clearing operations for Camp Ripley.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
Carpenter
Bigelow Lennon Construction
Byron
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
Customer Associate
Menards
Rochester
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted customers in finding the right product to fit their needs.
- Liaised between customers and retail buyers to expedite orders and meet customer demands.
- Provided top quality control and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and provided assistance with inquiries.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping floors, tidying shelves, dusting surfaces.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels and resolve item issues.
- Organized merchandise displays to promote sales.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration – BBA - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Carpentry Diploma -
Rochester Community and Technical College
Skills
- Project management
- Oral and written communication
- Leadership
- Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, and outlook
- Independently motivated
- Lean Six Sigma training
- Complex problem solving
- Adaptability
- Customer service
- Blueprint reading
- Repair and Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Leadership Experience
Project lead in a redesign of Fort Hood fitness center to increase user functionality and optimize efficiency. The outcome of the project was an updated fitness center that reduced costs by $5M and increased the available footprint for soldiers. As the lead project manager, responsibilities included: recruitment of qualified personnel to execute the redesign, development of a work breakdown structure to lead the project and oversee the redistribution of resources. The end product was a completely redesigned fitness center which; reduced costs, increased space, and optimized performance for the organization.
Personal Information
Title: US ARMY Veteran | Project Manager
Accomplishments
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- 3 Army Achievement Medals
- Overseas Service Ribbion
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - October 2022
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator|
US Army (Active duty)
06.2020 - 12.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator|
Minnesota Army National Guard
09.2019 - 06.2020
Carpenter
Bigelow Lennon Construction
01.2018 - 01.2020
Customer Associate
Menards
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration – BBA - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Carpentry Diploma -
Rochester Community and Technical College
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