Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Alva Olmstead

Blackwell

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Hardworking General Laborer with 5 years of experience and training in various areas of labor positions, 2 within renewable energy and 1 with hands on electrical work. Skilled at project management and solutions-oriented problem solving with superior multitasking and prioritization skills. Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record. Focused Construction professional with strong command of industry-specific tools and equipment. Excellent history of supporting commercial and residential builds with zero incident safety record.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Solar Panel Installer

Blattner Energy
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Ensured safety compliance by following industry guidelines during all installations and maintenance tasks.
  • Developed efficient installation techniques to decrease labor time.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly and ensuring customer satisfaction with installed solar systems.

Sales Associate

AutoZone
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

11B Infantryman

US Army
10.2022 - 03.2023

Laborer

Johnson Controls
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.

Operator/General Laborer

Blattner Energy
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Aided in the civil work (dirt/rock etc) of wind towers
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Performed thorough quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
  • Participated in safety seminars.
  • Operated Ford F250 pulling trailers to safely move and transport skid loaders, water buffalos, ditch witch, and materials.

Solar Installer

Wanzek
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Installed panels using hand and power tools.
  • Ran wires and set up support structures for panels.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts to move panels into staging positions.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and job plans, verified measurements and checked site conditions before installing any panels.

Machine Operator

Precision Tools & Dies
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sophia Online
08.2022

Skills

  • Transport Defects
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Loading and Unloading Systems
  • Project Support
  • General Housekeeping
  • Physical Labor
  • Safety-First Mentality
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Situational Awareness
  • Lockout and Tagout Processes
  • Active Listening
  • Microsoft Windows

Timeline

Solar Panel Installer

Blattner Energy
05.2024 - 11.2024

Sales Associate

AutoZone
06.2023 - 05.2024

11B Infantryman

US Army
10.2022 - 03.2023

Laborer

Johnson Controls
06.2022 - 08.2022

Operator/General Laborer

Blattner Energy
05.2021 - 01.2022

Solar Installer

Wanzek
11.2020 - 02.2021

Machine Operator

Precision Tools & Dies
07.2018 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Sophia Online
Alva Olmstead