1. Michael D. Tallion
17189 Blue Oak Lane Lathrop Ca 95330*510-209-6235
michaeltallion38@gmail.com
Objective
I am interested in a career that will utilize my skills and offer new and challenging rolls with opportunity for career
advancement.
Experience
January 2016- Present Granite Construction, Sacramento CA
Quality control Technician Leadperson
Field testing and inspection of asphalt placement to verify conformance with project specifications; perform in-house process
control testing for asphalt concrete plant and aggregate plant; inspection of laboratory testing equipment to assure accuracy of
calibration and test results; inspection of plant equipment used in proportioning and mixing to ensure proper operating
condition; perform process control tests necessary to adjust and control asphalt and concrete mix proportions in accordance
with job mix formulas; review plant reports to verify that moisture contents, aggregate quantities and oil usage are consistent
with the job mix formulas. Give daily take fives. Train employees on Caltrans and AASHTO standards and practices. Update
Intelex on a monthly basis. Help with AMRL lab accreditation and testing. Always setting an example in Granite safety
practices and core values.
June 2015- Present NV5 Technical Engineering & Consulting Solutions, Stockton CA
Junior Field Engineer
Highly skilled materials testing technician who has a great amount of experience in Caltrans and ASTM test methods and
procedures. I have worked on dozens of Caltrans road construction projects within Central Region. I am well versed in the
construction practices of Caltrans and have a good working knowledge of the agency’s Standard Plans and Specifications,
Construction Manual, Best Practices Manual, Materials Sampling and Testing Manual, Traffic Manual, and local agency
standards and requirements pertaining to highway safety standards. Materials Tester / Plant inspector for Caltrans District 10
South Stockton widening; paving inspection; soil compaction, asphalt testing and aggregate testing; Responsible for the in-
place density and relative compaction of Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement using a nuclear gage.
April 2011-May 2015 Garco Testing Laboratories, Tracy CA
Quality Control Technician III
Lead road construction paving inspector; nuclear gauge certified. Traveled 4 months out of the year. Worked long hours; Read
blue prints to determine where to test. Work with Caltrans to make sure that the paving crew meet the specifications required
by the state; fill out daily field inspection reports and other administration tasks; Performed physical labor on a daily basis;
Used power tools and hand tools for building maintenance and upkeep. Team leader; Train new hires on Caltrans test
methods and prepare them for testing; perform in-house materials process control testing for asphalt concrete plant and
aggregate plant; inspection of laboratory testing equipment to ensure accuracy of calibration and test results; inspection of
plant equipment used in proportioning and mixing to ensure proper operating condition; perform process control tests
necessary to adjust and control asphalt and concrete mix proportions in accordance with job mix functions; prepare and
submit plant inventories; review plant reports to verify that moisture contents, aggregate quantities and oil usage are consistent
with the job mix formulas. HMA and RHMA mix designs.
Certifications
Annual California Department of Transportation for asphalt concrete, soils and aggregate testing
Annual AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) certification
Troxler RSO
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor
Project Experience
Caltrans Contract #06-430704: Highway 216, Tulare County, Visalia, CA—Performed QC/QA lab testing on Superpave hot
mix asphalt production to meet the project specification requirements. April 2013-Present.

2. Caltrans Contract #10-3A1004: Highway 99, San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA—Lead inspector also performed QC/QA lab
and field-testing on asphalt concrete production and lime stabilized soil to meet the project specification requirements. June
2013-Present.
Caltrans Contract #10-0X8504: Highway 59, Merced County, El Nido, CA—Performed Inspections, QC field-testing on Cold
in-place Recycling Supplemental Compaction to meet the project specification requirements. July 2013-August 2013.
Performed Standard Process lab and field-testing on asphalt concrete production to meet the project specification
requirements. July 2013-August 2013.
Caltrans Contract #10-0X9004: Highway 33, Merced County, Gustine, CA—Performed Inspections, QC field-testing on Cold
in-place Recycling Supplemental Compaction to meet the project specification requirements. July 2013-August 2013.
Performed Standard Process lab and field-testing on asphalt concrete production to meet the project specification
requirements. July 2013-August 2013.
Caltrans Contract #10-0M8004: Highway 99, Stanislaus County, CA—Performed QC/QA lab and field testing on asphalt
concrete production to meet the project specification requirements. May 2012-Present.
Caltrans Contract #10-0V9604: Route 4, San Joaquin County, CA—Performed QC/QA lab testing on asphalt concrete
production to meet the project specification requirements. September 2012.
AIP #3-06-0153-35: Northwest Terminal Apron Reconstruction Modesto City-County Airport—Performed QC/QA lab testing on
asphalt concrete production to meet the project specification requirements. April 2012-October 2012
March 2006-August 2009 DealerFusion Concord CA
Relationship Manager
3rd Party inventory/account management specializing in online services and ad print for over 50 car dealerships
Work from home office performing various administrative duties, uploading photos, changing prices, removing sold vehicles
and any other adjustments to dealership websites
Travel to dealerships on a daily basis to walk lots and take photos of vehicles not in their online inventory
Meet with dealership contacts on a weekly basis to discuss vehicle information, pricing, sold vehicles and any other issues
Maintain customer inventory via Karpower online
Meet at the office for weekly meetings with other staff managers to discuss ways to increase revenue and competitor market
trends
Support Sales team by keeping in constant contact with customers, compiling reports, making sure payments are made and
assist in resolving customer complex issues and needs
10 key data entry
Experience
Del Valle High School, Livermore, CA—Diploma1992
Las Positas Jr. College-General education coursework