Mark Jacobs
Ravenna,MI
Summary
Heavy equipment operator with extensive experience in managing complex machinery operations. Ensures strict compliance with health and safety regulations while enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement. Demonstrates effective leadership and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration among teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Austin Construction
06.2010 - Current
- Operated skid steer, excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and tandem trucks to complete diverse construction projects safely and on schedule.
- Executed foundation removal, backfilling, and landscaping tasks to prepare sites for subsequent construction phases.
- Constructed new driveways and housing foundations efficiently.
- Performed forest removal and snow removal operations to maintain site accessibility and uphold safety standards.
Sales
Throop Funeral Home Services
06.2000 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of funeral casket and urn management for client satisfaction.
Coordinated comprehensive funeral home duties to streamline service delivery. - Ensured adherence to all regulatory requirements within the funeral industry.
- Optimized sales effectiveness by leveraging data analytics to improve strategies, coverage models and sales team configurations.
Road Construction
Muskegon County Road Commission
07.2022 - 01.2026
- Upheld safety standards for all positions, including flagging set signs for high and low operations, loader, skid steer, grader, guardrail, cable rail, and grad-all trained experience.
- Managed vehicle, equipment, materials, for road construction , snow removal, and repair projects.
Administrator/Athletic Director/Teacher/Coach
Ravenna Public Schools
Ravenna
06.2010 - 06.2022
- Oversaw administration for grades eight through twelve, resulting in increased academic performance and heightened student engagement.
- Directed athletic programs for grades eight through twelve, resulting in greater student participation and stronger teamwork.
- Taught physical education, health, and social studies for grades K-12, fostering holistic development.
- Assisted in coaching varsity football, developing strategies that enhanced team performance and player development.
- Managed adult education initiatives, focusing on GED completion and alternative educational pathways.
Business Office Coordinator
Renal Associates
02.2010 - 10.2016
- Entered physician charges accurately for prompt billing and reimbursement.
- Performed insurance verifications with billing department to ensure accurate claims processing.
- Assisted management with human resources tasks to improve team workflow.
Teacher/Coach
Newaygo Public Schools
Newaygo
06.2000 - 06.2009
- Facilitated online classes for high school physical education curriculum.
- Assisted varsity football team in training and strategy development.
- Developed alternative education strategies for at risk students for diverse learning instruction.
- Supported adult education programs to enhance educational needs for individual students outside the regular classroom environment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Emery Construction
06.1994 - 06.2009
- Operated loaders, forklifts, skid steers, excavators, and bulldozers for efficient snow removal operations.
- Managed construction equipment needs for soil addition and removal during land restructuring projects.
- Coordinated with personnel to ensure appropriate equipment usage and maintenance.
- Oversaw production and sales of parts to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Physical Education, Health and Recreation - Social Studies
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MIMaster in the Arts of Education -
Mary Grove College
Detroit, MichiganSkills
- Analytical skills and problem solving
- Clear and concise communication
- Continuous improvement
- Data entry
- Dependability and work ethic
- Emotional intelligence
- Health and safety compliance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Project management
- Team supervision
- Training and development
- Transformational leadership
Certification
Class A CDL License
Timeline
Road Construction
Muskegon County Road Commission
07.2022 - 01.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Austin Construction
06.2010 - Current
Administrator/Athletic Director/Teacher/Coach
Ravenna Public Schools
06.2010 - 06.2022
Business Office Coordinator
Renal Associates
02.2010 - 10.2016
Sales
Throop Funeral Home Services
06.2000 - Current
Teacher/Coach
Newaygo Public Schools
06.2000 - 06.2009
Heavy Equipment Operator
Emery Construction
06.1994 - 06.2009
Physical Education, Health and Recreation - Social Studies
Grand Valley State University
Master in the Arts of Education -
Mary Grove College