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Autumn Carstens

Plattsmouth,NE

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven expertise in machinery operation at Collier Bobcat. Skilled in quality control and safety compliance, I excel in team collaboration and problem-solving. Recognized for effectively training new employees and consistently exceeding performance expectations, ensuring high standards in production and customer satisfaction. i possess the ability to learn new skill quickly and hands on. i am very personable, charismatic and i love helping others. i have a great love of learning and i seek all the knowledge i can possibly attain. i believe that EVERYBODY is a " potential" therfore ALWAYS treating each and every human being with kindness and respect. i love to be outdoors in nature, and i strongly believe in taking better care of mother earth, and that if we would all just unite in thought and thinking , this world just might survive.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator/Civil Construction Worker

Collier Bobcat/ Constrution Enterprizes LLC
05.1999 - Current
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines. * Representation and communications with current and future customers

Semi Truck Driver

Smooth Trucking
08.2019 - 06.2023

* Assisstant truck driver rotating shifts with another co driver

*safely delivering flatbed loads of bridge and building steel, beams, etc.

* Communication with shipping and receiving personnel

* Secured loads with rachetstraps

\* Safety and Handling

Arborist

Jacks's Tree Service
10.2012 - 05.2017
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
  • Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
  • Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.

Parateacher/Teachers Aide

Missouri Valley Elementary School
08.2009 - 05.2014
  • Supervision and teaching instruction for behaviorally disordered students, ages 6 years to 11 years old. Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Teacher/ Childcare Provider

Little Hands at Work and Play Daycare Center
04.2004 - 06.2009

*Care of infants to school age children. *Building school age curriculums. *Open communications with parents, caregivers, staff and outside personnel *Recieving and documenting weekly payments

Interaction and open communication with staff members and supervisors

  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

Education

No Degree - Nursing/RN

IWCC
Council Bluffs, IA
08-2005

High School Diploma -

MVHS
Missouri Valley, IA
05-2000

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Good communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Machinery operation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Assembly and production
  • Computer skills
  • Equipment operation
  • Power and hand tools
  • Safety compliance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Machine maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation

Certification

* CPR

* CNA

Timeline

Semi Truck Driver

Smooth Trucking
08.2019 - 06.2023

Arborist

Jacks's Tree Service
10.2012 - 05.2017

Parateacher/Teachers Aide

Missouri Valley Elementary School
08.2009 - 05.2014

Teacher/ Childcare Provider

Little Hands at Work and Play Daycare Center
04.2004 - 06.2009

Machine Operator/Civil Construction Worker

Collier Bobcat/ Constrution Enterprizes LLC
05.1999 - Current

No Degree - Nursing/RN

IWCC

High School Diploma -

MVHS