Rodney Russell
Winchester,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Deputy Director eager to modernize function and advance key agendas. Offering 22 years of leadership experience at the management level. Skilled problem-solver, planner and change-manager.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director Engineer
United States Naval Reserves
08.2022 - Current
- Deputy Director Engineer for sixty projects across three countries with with project cost estimates ranging from thirty thousand to over thirty million dollars.
- Collected Engineer updates for Directorate Situation Report .
- Networked with United States Army Corps of Engineers and local contractors to promote partnerships and drive growth.
- Review and approve Request For Support submissions from Task Force Engineers prior to submission to Request for Service Working Group.
- Attended weekly Working Group meetings for situational awareness and to add comments as required.
- Reviewed Statement of Works on behalf of Special Operations Advisory Group, Special Operations Task Force, Army Operating Base-Levant, and Combined Joint Task Force engineers.
- Coordinated daily engagements with forward Engineer Leads to deal with any emergent Engineer matters and advise on Engineer options and policy where required.
- Investigate (e.g., interview complainant; inspect worksite, work performed and materials used) Customer complaints to determine validity.
- Made decisions on work problems presented by junior level employees for a smooth running organization.
- Perform duties as voting member on all funding and project boards, providing Engineer advice and guidance where required.
- Controlled and coordinated all Engineer staff efforts and oversee all workstreams within Engineer Directorate and sub-units.
- Acted as Vice-Principle Engineer planner for all Headquarters Joint Task Force Operational Planning Teams operations.
- Ensured provisions of Engineer support to current operations were in-line with Commanding General's direction and priorities.
- Performed site visits, assist coordination of development of U.S Engineer Work Classifications, and cost estimates, and evaluate technical proposals, designs, and material submissions.
- Advised Combined Joint Task Force on Engineer project priorities for funding and specialist support.
- Worked with United States Army Corps of Engineers to refine design solutions for detention facilities.
- Advised Commanding General of Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force and HQ staff on all construction and combat engineering matters.
Construction Equipment Operator
California Department Of Transportation Caltrans
04.2015 - Current
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems with 100% accuracy.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
- Selected and fastened bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors using hitches.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operating range of heavy equipment on regular basis equipment requiring a Class A commercial driver's license with tank Vehicle endorsement and operating and services specified equipment used in highway maintenance with advanced skill.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery
Senior Chief Petty Officer, Equipment Operations
United States Naval Reserves
02.2001 - Current
- Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in 100% member attendance and participation.
- Spearheaded department training for appraisals of new affiliates.
- Collaborated with upper leadership and subordinates to refine procedures, and devise best practices to raise morale and welfare of 52 junior members.
- Implemented ticket tracking system and worked with team to create customized system for improved tracking and logging of 200 work issues.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records, and submitted operational reports for 50 Junior personnel.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans, and programs
Environmental Compliance Coordinator
United States Navy Reserves
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted with implementing short- and long-term municipal code and ordinance-related projects.
- Informed individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings and explained how problems could be corrected.
- Inspected over 30 waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.
- Verified information on permits and contracts for projects to assess compliance with legal requirements.
- Recorded citations and performed ongoing follow-ups to comply with regulations.
- Notified property owners of violations and zoning standards and preparing written reports.
- Investigated complaints and concerns regarding possible code and ordinance violations.
- Performed regular and random field inspections to comply with municipal codes and ordinances.
- Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.
- Spearheaded safe and efficient handling and disposal of environmental waste.
- Completes permits and leads facility self-assessments, inspections, and other environmental investigations.
- Works with facility leadership to integrate environmental considerations into planning and operational activities.
- Coordinates safety activities with regional representatives and supports the development of integrated planning for all facilities within the region.
- Supports the development of facility environmental policies, programs, and procedural documentation.
- Assures compliance with applicable laws and regulations for air emissions, wastewater discharge, solid and hazardous waste, fuel and oil storage, and spill prevention, among other areas.
- Interacts with federal, state, and local environmental agencies with respect to facility environmental issues.
- Audits and incident investigations, conducts root cause analysis, develops corrective actions, and tracks incidents to closure.
- Trains employees and lower grade environmental staff. The employee supports environmental sustainability initiatives.
Education
No Degree - Construction Management
Construction Management Association of America
7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 800,06.2023
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Harlan H.S
Chicago, Illinois06.1985
Skills
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Environmental Compliance
- Document Review
- Corrective Actions
- Employee Motivation
- OSHA Compliance
- Status Meetings
- Asphalt Paving
- Road Construction
- Project Requirements
- Company Safety Procedures
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Process Engineering
Certification
- Contracting Officer Representative, Defense Acquisition University - 8/2/2022
- HBS 435 Project Management Defense Acquisition University- 9/7/2022
- Technical Fundamentals Project Execution and Reporting Requirements.-09/24/22
- Environmental Compliance Assessment Training, International center for Leadership Development.-06/11/21
- Hazardous Waste Generation and Handling.-Naval Civil Engineer Corp Officer School, Port Hueneme, California.-08/2 08/04/2021
- Holder of Secrete Security Clearance....Information next page
Additional Information
NAME
OFFICIAL RECORD UIC/ORG
ASSIGNED-MUSTER UIC/ORG
EMPLOYEE TYPE
RUSSELL, RODNEY EOCS
88157 /
88157 / NXX
RESERVIST
TITLE
GRADE
MILITARY TYPE
E-8
ENLISTED
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INVESTIGATION INFORMATION
TYPE OF INVESTIGATION:
NO MATCHING DESCRIPTION FOUND
DATE INVESTIGATION CLOSED:
3/27/2020
INVESTIGATING AGENCY:
NO MATCHING DESCRIPTION FOUND
DATE REINVESTIGATION DUE:
9/27/2029
DATE INVESTIGATION SUBMITTED:
CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY LEVEL:
Secret
CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY DATE GRANTED:
3/31/2020
CLEARANCE INFORMATION
COMMAND CLEARANCE LEVEL:
Secret
COMMAND DATE OF ACCESS:
NDA STATUS:
NO MATCHING DESCRIPTION FOUND
NDA DATE SIGNED:
WORKS WITH CHILDREN:
No
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Timeline
Deputy Director Engineer
United States Naval Reserves
08.2022 - Current
Environmental Compliance Coordinator
United States Navy Reserves
05.2021 - 09.2021
Construction Equipment Operator
California Department Of Transportation Caltrans
04.2015 - Current
Senior Chief Petty Officer, Equipment Operations
United States Naval Reserves
02.2001 - Current
No Degree - Construction Management
Construction Management Association of America
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Harlan H.S
- Contracting Officer Representative, Defense Acquisition University - 8/2/2022
- HBS 435 Project Management Defense Acquisition University- 9/7/2022
- Technical Fundamentals Project Execution and Reporting Requirements.-09/24/22
- Environmental Compliance Assessment Training, International center for Leadership Development.-06/11/21
- Hazardous Waste Generation and Handling.-Naval Civil Engineer Corp Officer School, Port Hueneme, California.-08/2 08/04/2021
- Holder of Secrete Security Clearance....Information next page
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