Michael Suggs
Manhattan
Summary
Accomplished Heavy Equipment Operator and Motor Transport Senior Instructor with a proven track record in the United States Army, demonstrating exceptional skill in heavy equipment operation and maintenance procedures. Has preferred placement status as a Disabled Veteran. Excelled in safety regulation compliance, significantly reducing job site accidents, and enhanced team learning through innovative instructional strategies. Expert in interpreting maps and fostering client relationships, showcasing a unique blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal effectiveness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Army
09.2004 - 01.2025
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Motor Transport Senior Instructor
United States Army
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Organized special activities to build team cohesion and promote learning.
- Recorded lessons for later use and online instruction.
- Completed assessments of vehicle operations and safety and adjusted training plans accordingly.
- Provided hands-on, classroom, and international road instruction in multiple settings.
- Evaluated student demographics to make effective choices in class and activity development.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management/ Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05-2026
Skills
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Maintenance procedures
- Rock removal
- Class A CDL
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Safety regulation compliance
- Safety policies and procedures
- Heavy equipment operation
- Client relationship building
- Academic advisement
- Learning skills development
Certification
- Master Fitness Trainer
- HAZMAT Certification
- Army Equipment Instructor
Air Assault
Sling load operations and ability to move equipment from point A to point B using aircraft operations.
Timeline
Motor Transport Senior Instructor
United States Army
01.2016 - 11.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Army
09.2004 - 01.2025
BBA - Human Resources Management/ Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
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