Nicholas Spicuzza
United States Navy, USN
Port Hueneme
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Experienced equipment operator with a strong record of leadership, training, and worksite safety. Managed heavy equipment operations across major overseas projects, led a 35-person team, and built a training program that produced 8 new licensed operators. Known for reliable inspections, site preparation, and on-time results.
Work History
Equipment Operator
5 Years 3 Months- Ranked #2 out of 164 highly competitive peers in a recent organizational performance evaluation, placing in the top 1% of the command and securing an Early Promote recommendation.
- Recognized by executive leadership for exceptional dedication, outstanding leadership, and advanced technical skills, demonstrating readiness for promotion to the next senior tier which directly resulted in a formal nomination for the Employee of the Quarter board.
- Supervised and led a team of 35 personnel as the Yard Supervisor, ensuring the daily management, safety, and operational readiness of a $65 million heavy equipment fleet (300 units of equipment), maintaining a 98% equipment readiness rate with zero safety mishaps.
- Managed all heavy equipment logistics and operations during a high-stake, overseas deployment to the Asia-Pacific area spanning fiscal years 2025 to 2026, ensuring 100% accountability and zero logistical delays across all regional movements.
- Designed and executed a structured operator training program that delivered 128 hours of crucial heavy equipment instruction, directly resulting in 8 newly licensed equipment operators and reducing the companies licensing deficit by 25%.
- Optimized regional availability to successfully execute 6 major infrastructure construction projects and 4 large-scale operational exercises across Japan, directly enhancing support capabilities ahead of critical joint deadlines.
- Served as Project Manager and Crew Leader for the Kin Blue construction project in Okinawa Japan, expertly directing a specialized team of four personnel to execute a high-priority environmental restoration mission, completing the assignment 48 hours ahead of schedule.
- Orchestrated the precision relocation of 5,000 cubic yards of sand ahead of schedule, restoring a critical Amphibious craft training site and increasing interoperability by 100%.
- Selected by organizational peers to serve as the Events Coordinator for the local leadership association, driving a 40% increase in active association membership through strategic peer engagement.
- Volunteered 20 hours of personal time to plan, coordinate, and execute a high-profile community fundraising event (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation / MWR Golf Tournament), successfully raising $200 toward the 2026 Seabee Ball heritage event and fully achieving the organization's fundraising target.
Equipment Operator
2 Years- Executed tractor operations to tow and launch valet customer boats, maintaining a 100% safety record while ensuring efficient vessel movement.
- Conducted detailed rental inspections and provided comprehensive safety briefings to customers, resulting in zero equipment-related incidents and high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Transported boats across three states, safely navigating various terrains and traffic conditions to ensure timely delivery to customer-desired lakes with no incidents.
- Trained junior personnel on equipment controls, hazard awareness, and operational standards, leading to a 20% improvement in team inspection efficiency and safety compliance.
- Maintained and cleaned all equipment after each use to ensure optimal performance and longevity, proactively reducing minor mechanical downtime by 15%.
- Winterized 300 boats at the end of the season, including thorough hull cleaning and secure storage, ensuring all vessels were preserved and ready for the following spring.
- Ensured all launched boats were inspected for invasive algae and plant life, maintaining environmental compliance and protecting local water ecosystems.
- Completed the New Hampshire Boaters Education course, earning certification to operate non-commercial vessels and strengthening operational credibility and safety expertise.
Education
High School Diploma
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Skills
Heavy equipment operation
Loader operation
Backhoe operation
Land clearing operations
General labor tasks
Grading operations
Bulldozer skills
Project management
Construction management
General labor
Certification
- Construction Management Crew Leader Training - SEP2023-OCT2023
- Expeditionary Combat Skills Training - JUL2022-JUL2022
- Equipment Operator "A" School Training - APR2022-JUN2022
- Recruit Training - JAN2022-APR2022
- Earthwork Operations Training - FEB2026-MAR2026
- Pavements Training - MAR2026-APR2026
Timeline
Equipment Operator
United States Navy, USN
01.2022 - 04.2027Read More
Equipment Operator
Meredith Marina
04.2020 - 04.2022Read More
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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Inter-lakes High School
High School Diploma
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