Miles Ashcraft
White Cloud,MI
Summary
Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 9 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Foreman
MasTec
Comstock Park, MI
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring daily progress reports and adjusting plans as needed.
- Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenses diligently, avoiding cost overruns on multiple projects.
- Streamlined project timelines by coordinating equipment usage and personnel assignments effectively.
- Improved communication among crew members with daily briefings, resulting in better teamwork and coordination.
- Increased efficiency in excavation projects by optimizing work schedules and resource allocation.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
Underground Foreman
KENT POWER/Hydaker 324 Union
03.2015 - 12.2023
- Bore rig operator
- Safely run a Ditch Witch Bore rig without any accidents in 2 years
- Properly spot any utilities as to not strike them and cause damage to property or myself
- Maintain accountability on a crew of 4 effectively directing them to daily duties and tasks.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring daily progress reports and adjusting plans as needed.
- Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenses diligently, avoiding cost overruns on multiple projects.
- Enhanced underground safety by implementing rigorous inspections and maintenance protocols.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards and develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Established strong working relationships with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal requirements during project execution.
- Fostered a positive work environment that promoted open communication channels, leading to increased employee morale and retention.
Big Prairie F.D.
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Communicated effectively both orally and in writing
- Understood and carried out verbal and written instructions during high levels of stress
- Fire 1 and 2 certified
- Currently in school MFR HAZMAT CPR/ALS CERTIFIED
- Met medical and physical agility standards
- Analyzed and coped with a variety of emergency situations calmly, effectively and quickly to aid in emergency efforts.
Owner
ASHCRAFTS ROOFING
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Operated a successful business generating over 100k in profit yearly
- Safely ran a crew of 5 men with zero accidents or insurance claims
- Maintained accountability of a 4 man crew effectively directing on daily tasks.
Army E-5 SGT
01.2008 - 11.2012
- Petroleum Supply Specialist – Primary Duties Supervised 4 person crew daily; increased work performance by 50% Received and stocked bulk and packaged products Dispensed bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities; operated pumps, pipelines and tanker equipment Submitted samples of fuels and water to laboratory for testing Planned and scheduled petroleum transport; constructed and installed new circuitry in pump controls modules; installed over 100,000 feet of electrical conduit and pipeline over 6 month period Instrumental in developing Loss Tracker system; tracking sensitive items valued over $1.2 billion with 0% loss rate over a 2 year period Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic – Secondary Duties Maintained all types of wheeled vehicles; trucks, heavy equipment, trailers and material handling equipment: power plant/packs, compression ignition engines and engine fuel systems, air induction and exhaust systems, cooling systems, vehicle chassis, power train components, frame cross members, clutches assemblies, transmissions, transfers, final drives, propeller shaft assemblies, brake systems, steering systems, suspensions systems, fifth wheel assemblies, wheeled vehicle crane, hoist and winch assemblies, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems including wiring harness, starting, and charging systems
- 92 F Petroleum supply specialist, obtained fire safety and prevention and how to put out fires in the military as well as hazmat trained
- Worked weekends in the post jail house booking DUI inmates as directed by my supervisor.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
04.2019
Fire 1 and 2 MFR -
Big Rapids Fire Academy
04.2019
Degree -
West Shore Community College
05.2017
Diploma -
Newaygo H.S.
05.2008
Skills
- Proficient in BLS
- Leadership
- Time diligent
- Proficient with all Windows Platforms, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft word, and Excel Drafting Software
- Verbal and Written Communication: Proven ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers and subordinates of diverse ethnic backgrounds and varied environments
- Underground Construction
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Confined Space Entry
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Drilling Techniques
- Excavation Techniques
- Attention to Detail
- Worksite safety
- Construction supervision
- Critical Thinking
Awards
- Army AAM 2012
- Army COAx2 2011-2012
- Graduated top 4 in Basic Training resulting in a advance in rank to E-3
- Expert marksman badge.
- High Physical Fitness award above 310.
- SGT. Major Coin 201
Timeline
Underground Foreman
MasTec
01.2024 - Current
Big Prairie F.D.
12.2017 - 01.2020
Underground Foreman
KENT POWER/Hydaker 324 Union
03.2015 - 12.2023
Owner
ASHCRAFTS ROOFING
01.2013 - 01.2015
Army E-5 SGT
01.2008 - 11.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fire 1 and 2 MFR -
Big Rapids Fire Academy
Degree -
West Shore Community College
Diploma -
Newaygo H.S.