Kenneth Esau
Merced,CA
Summary
Leader with a background in mission planning, radio communications, and hands-on operational support in military and industrial environments. Recognized for training Soldiers, managing equipment accountability, and completing inspection-driven work with attention to detail, compliance, and steady execution under pressure.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Relief
California Dairies Inc.
Turlock, California
08.2026 - Current
- Completed training and obtained Pasteurizer's License to operate equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Gained experience in multiple roles, including liquid processing, lactoferrin, and evaporator operator.
- Supported various departments by performing tasks as needed to maintain operational efficiency.
Squad Leader
California National Guard
Richmond, California
05.2023 - Current
- Led, trained, and mentored 5-30 Soldiers in tactical operations, enhancing professional development and mission readiness.
- Participated in multiple state activations, leading Soldiers in high-pressure scenarios while ensuring accountability and maintaining performance standards.
- Signed for $800,000 worth of sensitive equipment.
Milk Receiver
Joseph Gallo Farms
Atwater, California
05.2023 - 07.2026
- Test raw milk trucks for beta-lactam in accordance to Appendix N.
- Ensured proper silo filling and timely washing of silos and trucks through careful attention to detail.
- Verified tanker seals, load tickets, and delivery paperwork to maintain compliance and accuracy for incoming raw milk and cream loadouts.
Team Leader
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Led, mentored, and trained a 15-person team conducting multiple fire missions under stress in a timely manner.
- Led training for more than 150 soldiers on new Army equipment and call for fire, overseeing 80% of the team.
- Conducted over 1,500 fire missions while tracking other friendly positions.
- Organized over 20 mission plans for field events in support of the infantry company. Briefed over 200 types of targets to senior leaders Received an Army Accommodation Medal for superior performance.
- Accountable for more than $500,000 of equipment.
Radio Telephone Operator
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Assisted the team leader in managing communication devices and constructing mission plans and trained new hires.
- Accountable for more than $70,000 of equipment and performed training exercises to new hires with equipment.
- Prepared classes for more than 30 soldiers weekly.
- Organized and prepared paperwork and maintained cleanliness in the company in support of the deployed personnel. Received an Army Accommodation Medal for professionalism and taking charge.
- Made targets for my team leader in support of making a mission plan.
Granulation Employee
FTI
Oakdale, CA
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Organized the powders into bins, carried the heavy bins to inventory, recorded the weight and number of bins, and reported to the supervisor.
- Estimated powder quantities for containers and calculated cooking times.
- Inventoried vitamin powders and placed the powders in industrial ovens.
Line Cook
Little Caesars
Waterford, CA
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Cooked pizzas and maintained a clean work environment.
- Prepared dough and toppings every day.
- Had great customer service being able to listen and understand if they had any problems or requests.
- Inventoried over 50 ingredients and counted the money in the cash register.
Education
Leadership School - Field Artillery
Advanced Leader Course
Fort Hood, TX05-2026
Leadership School - Military
Basic Leaders Course
Fort Bragg, NC01-2023
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School
Waterford, CA05-2019
Skills
- Mission planning
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Military experience
- Leadership skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Certification
- Limited Weigher's and Sampler's License
- Pasteurizer's License
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Plant Relief
California Dairies Inc.
08.2026 - Current
Squad Leader
California National Guard
05.2023 - Current
Milk Receiver
Joseph Gallo Farms
05.2023 - 07.2026
Team Leader
U.S. Army
01.2020 - 12.2023
Radio Telephone Operator
U.S. Army
10.2019 - 05.2023
Granulation Employee
FTI
01.2019 - 12.2019
Line Cook
Little Caesars
01.2017 - 12.2018
Leadership School - Field Artillery
Advanced Leader Course
Leadership School - Military
Basic Leaders Course
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School