Alan Miller
Stroud,OK
Summary
Veteran construction professional familiar with different types of masonry work such as laying bricks, blocks and stone. Skilled in estimating job costs and planning schedules. Offering 15 years' experience in the field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quartermaster
VFW Post 1719
Chandler, OK
12.2022 - Current
- Provided administrative services such as updating logs and writing reports.
- Directed material control and accounting input data processing and evaluated output documents from supply systems.
- Maintained government-issued certifications.
- Maintained records of all issued items, tracked inventory levels, and ordered replacements as needed.
- Set and administered supply budgets and tracked all expenses.
- Maintained accurate records and provided traceability of documentation by applying required inventory management accounting and control systems.
Masonry Specialist
Self-employed
Chandler, OK
01.2006 - Current
- Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on existing masonry structures to identify potential problems early on.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
- Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
- Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
- Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
- Examined brickwork or structures to determine need for repair.
- Restored mortar joints by removing mortar to exact depth and replacing with fresh mortar.
- Applied and smoothed mortar or other mixtures over work surface.
- Configured expansion joints and edges with related tools.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of projects including disposing of debris in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Calculated angles and courses and determined vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
- Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.
- Removed excess materials and smoothed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
- Guided large stones onto foundation locations using truck cranes, hoists and skids.
Cell Tower Technician
texoma contracting
Muskogee, OK
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Installed transmission lines, antennas, cabling, braces and supports to promote communications operations.
- Maintained records of all work performed on towers according to company policies and procedures.
- Utilized climbing gear such as harnesses, ropes and carabiners while ascending and descending communication towers safely.
- Maintained and operated construction equipment such as electric and hydraulic winches and capstans.
- Erected monopoles, self-supporting towers and guyed structures up to 500 feet tall.
- Performed coaxial, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installations and lead work on top of tower.
- Dismantled old cell sites in preparation for new installations or upgrades.
- Inspected completed work to check hardware security and levelness.
- Read and interpreted drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs and testing procedures.
- Conducted tower inspections to ensure safety compliance with industry standards.
- Checked equipment with reported issues to determine safety, evaluate performance and identify root causes of problems.
- Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks on antennas, cabling systems and other components associated with cellular networks.
Transloader
Watco
Stroud, OK
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Operated heavy equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and hoists in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Verified tank car, barge or truck load numbers to maintain car placement accuracy.
- Reported any incidents involving injury or property damage immediately to supervisor.
- Assisted with the setup of transloader equipment when needed.
- Checked conditions and weights of vessels to drive cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
- Provided assistance to other team members when needed.
- Followed established procedures for proper storage techniques for hazardous materials.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents before signing off on them.
- Inspected cargo for damage or defects prior to loading or unloading.
- Adhered to all health and safety regulations while performing duties on-site.
- Operated ship loading and unloading equipment and other specialized material handling equipment.
- Sealed outlet valves on tank cars, barges and trucks.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving hazardous materials.
- Monitored transloader machinery to ensure efficient operation and identify any issues in a timely manner.
- Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during loading and unloading operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of transloader machinery to detect malfunctions or potential problems.
- Started pumps and adjusted valves or cables to regulate flow of products to vessels.
Infantryman (11B)
Oklahoma National Guard
Shawnee, OK
01.2006 - 05.2010
- Contributed to swift engagement and destruction of enemy ground forces during OIF08 deployment.
- Defended country against threats by capturing, destroying and repelling enemy forces during combat.
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
- Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
- Inspected gear prior to deployment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
- Engaged enemy forces using appropriate tactics based on terrain features or operational objectives.
- Provided security for convoys during transportation of personnel and supplies through hostile areas.
- Maintained proficiency in the use of small arms weapons systems, including M4 and M16 rifles, M249 squad automatic weapon, M203 grenade launcher, and AT-4 anti-tank weapon.
- Assisted with the construction of fortifications such as bunkers or foxholes during combat operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thunderbird Youth Academy
Pryor, OK12-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Fundementals of Electricity
Osu Okmulgee
Pryor, OKSome College (No Degree) - Manufacturing Machine Shop
Osu Okmulgee
Pryor, OKSkills
- Team Oversight
- Blueprint Reading Expertise
- Quality Control Analysis
- Bricklaying Abilities
- Training and Mentoring
- Reliable and Consistent
- Structural Assessment
- Quality Inspection
- Repair Skills
Timeline
Quartermaster
VFW Post 1719
12.2022 - Current
Cell Tower Technician
texoma contracting
03.2020 - 08.2022
Transloader
Watco
09.2014 - 05.2018
Masonry Specialist
Self-employed
01.2006 - Current
Infantryman (11B)
Oklahoma National Guard
01.2006 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Thunderbird Youth Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Fundementals of Electricity
Osu Okmulgee
Some College (No Degree) - Manufacturing Machine Shop
Osu Okmulgee