Heavy Equipment Civil Construction
Resume:
MICHAEL WILLHITE
Lompoc, CA *****
***********@*****.***
Professional Summary/ Heavy Civil Superintendent / Specialist in Hillside Failures and Landslide Repairs
I am currently working as a Strategic Industry Consultant. I help companies around the country develop strategies to guarantee maximum efficiency in their processes and strategic planning to ensure maximum profits on all projects going forward. With extensive experience in identifying, assessing, and remediating hillside failures and landslide-prone sites, I bring a deep understanding of soil mechanics, slope stability, and erosion control. My expertise includes coordinating geotechnical evaluations, designing and implementing stabilization solutions, and managing complex earth retention systems. Skilled in strategically using specialized equipment and earthmoving techniques to ensure effective and sustainable repairs, I focus on minimizing future risks and enhancing long-term site resilience. Known for my proactive approach and precision, I have successfully led multiple high-stakes projects involving challenging terrain and variable conditions, prioritizing safety and craft quality.
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Goal-oriented Founder with 30 years of extensive experience in heavy civil construction.Excelled in social media leveraging and brand marketing. Accomplished in transferring ideas into actionable plans and developing working ideas into actionable strategies to deliver finished high-quality products ahead of schedule and within financial budget constraints.
Ethical leader possessing innovative problem-solving skills and outstanding articulate communication abilities. Specialty skills are not abundant in the marketplace, including Tiltrotator expertise, high-risk hillside construction and land stabilization expertise. Responsible for introducing the tiltrotator by engcon to the United States with 4 other hand-picked companies across the United States. Leader in technology in earthmoving trades with engineering partnerships focused on operator ergonomics and user interface on Trimble Earthworks, Trimble Go, CAT Lazer guided automatics, Busybusy equipment and labour tracking, and fleet management. Winner of under 40 in construction equipment 2014, feature article & cover in Calcontractor 2018 publication, feature article & cover of Dig Different publication 2020."Tagline: "Dirtwork is Art’“. Experience outside of employment: To date, I have purchased and flipped 3 homes of my own starting In 2010 on my first home 2011 on my second & 2015 on my 3rd.
Focused on supporting job site work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment and training crews to work efficiently and safely. Worked closely 3
with ground crew and equipment operators to complete projects on time with only one safety incident in over 30 years of construction. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as a team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with a strong work ethic. WorkHistory
January 2022 - Present
Willhite Strategic Industry Consulting Service
A seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry. Alongside roles as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Heavy Civil Superintendent, I also serve as an Industry Consultant, providing strategic insights to improve project outcomes. Consulting" conceptualizes innovative ideas that have the potential to transform the heavy civil construction trades for the better. I create detailed, step-by-step outlines of these concepts, highlighting the technical and operational aspects as clearly as possible. Once developed, these ideas are sent to the client's engineering teams to assess their viability. After receiving feedback, I refine the concept further, ensuring that it aligns with the real-world needs of men and women in the trades.
Played a key role in introducing tiltrotor technology to the U.S. market over a decade ago, and I contributed significantly to the development of Trimble’s Earthworks platform and Caterpillar’s Cat Accugrade Box Blade system. My dedication to innovation and elevating industry standards has positioned me as a leader in heavy civil operations and technology integration. I have special training in laser-guided automatics l, 2d systems and GNSS 3d systems. My expertise encompasses a wide array of earthwork-related trades, with a particular focus on specialized areas such as high-risk hillside failure and landslide rebuilds, hillside stabilizations, building pad construction, road construction, wildcat explorations, and trench line work in both public and private right-of-ways. Additionally, I possess specialized skills in underground utility work, including being highly proficient in IBEW standards. January 2010 - December 2021
Willhite Grading & Excavation Inc - Montecito, CA
CEO and founder
Responsible for performing duties as the highest-ranking an executive within a corporation to guide company practices and procedures
My duties included:
Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits
Built a high-energy, forward-thinking team to modernize operations and keep organization agile in changing conditions
Cultivated strong industry relationships with competitors and suppliers to promote cooperative interactions and improve industry insights
Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and 4
engage with buyers
Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with large corporations such as CATERPILLAR Inc., Trimble Technologies, Engcon Group
"Swedish Tiltrotators", Busybusy Jobsite Equipment & Personal Tracking, Rovi Tracker Vehicle Tracking, CATERPILLAR Digital Labs, Driduck Work Apparel and more. January 2006 - December 2010
Pozzebon Grading & Excavation Inc - Summerland, CA Site Supervisor
● Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands Prioritized and assigned tasks to successfully direct the workforce in constantly changing environment
● Resolved work issues and team conflicts to promote progress on complex projects Monitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on time Complied with safety procedures
● Monitored team members for adherence to
safety protocols on job sites
Mentored field personnel in executing tasks to complete projects on time and under budget
● Mitigated risk, coordinating plans and specifications to ensure safety and OSHA compliance
● Formulated estimates and budgets ranging from $10,000 to $1.7 million Operated excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, mini equipment, compaction equipment and other construction equipment to properly grade land. October 2000 - January 2003
Hinkles & McCoy - Sacramento, CA
Heavy Equipment Operator
● Maneuvered motorized heavy equipment to accurately remove and place materials Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials with heavy equipment
● Leveraged mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resources Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance
● Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment Performed grading and shaping of the land for building and finishing purposes. September 1994 - September 1996
Crye Engineering - Morro Bay, CA
Equipment Operator
● Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly
● Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands 5
Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work
● Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues
● Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other materials on heavy er 1999 Military
Service Boatswain's Mate, USCG Academy - Kodiak
● Contributed to boat operations by standing watch in lookout, helmsman and boatswain's mate positions
● Prepared for underway operations by repairing, maintaining and stowing equipment
● Managed cargo loading and unloading to meet schedules and keep vessels balanced
● Coordinated landing signals for helicopters on ships
● Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations
● Used measuring tools to verify the safety of planned navigational routes
● Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain the safety and efficiency
● Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards Education
1997January 1997
USCG Academy Cape May, NJ
High School Diploma
2nd in Class: At Sea Construction, Law Enforcement, Search And 1996January 1996
Morro Bay High School Morro Bay, CA
Accomplishments
Winner Under 40 In Construction Equipment
https://www.constructionequipment.com/under-40/article/10749335/michael-willhite 6
Dirt Talk by Buildwitt
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/name-is-everything-with-mike-willhite-dt036/id14942 35724?i=100**********-Caterpillar Building a Legacy: Part 1 Https://fb.watch/fQCNBugZNH/-Part 2
Caterpillar 4-part Series on Michael Willhite Owner of WGXInc. https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/customer-stories/built-for-it/start-conversation.html 7
CalContractor Magazine
Publication-https://issuu.com/calcontractor/docs/calcontractor_2018_gradin_excavatin?e=61 85870/66652295
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DigDifferentMagazine
Publication-https://www.digdifferent.com/editorial/2020/04/california-contractor-uses-social
-media-and-willingness-to-test-products-to-grow-company 9
Wildcard Fire fighting Vendor Diploma
YouTube Page-https://youtube.com/c/WillhiteGradingExcavation IncSanta Barbara
Instagram Page-https://instagram.com/willhitegrading?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Facebook Page- https://m.facebook.com/100************/ 10
LinkedIn Page-https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwillhite
Skills
Bulldozers Operations
Motorgrader Operations
Backhoe Operations
Excavator Operations
Tiltrotator Operators
Laser-Guided Automatics and Grading
Systems Qualified
Trimble Earthworks Systems
Company Marketing in Social Media
Jobsite Equipment Management
Crew Management
Material Management
Erosion Controls
Underground Utilities
High-Risk Hillside Stabilization
Landslide Repair "Specialty"
Munzimuk Operations
Expert in Rock Breaking and Splitting
Operations
CAT grade operations
Firefighting shipboard and Bulldozers Certified
Market access and expansion
Public relations understanding
Recruiting and hiring top talent
Productivity performance
Business alliances
Cost breakdown analysis
Regulatory compliance
Project estimation and bidding
Grading expertise
Commercial Construction
Project Management
Residential construction
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
PPE Compliance
Cultural Awareness
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Problem-Solving
Teambuilding
Certs:
40hr hazwoper
Cal Fire Frint Line Equipment Operator
C12 "Expired"
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