Balsa Gerardo
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced craftsman with strong skills in equipment maintenance and repair work. Proven ability to adapt in high-risk situations while leading teams to successful project completion. Eager to leverage expertise in a dynamic environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Security forces Craftsman
105th Base Defense Squadron
Newburgh, New York
12.2014 - Current
- Strict adherence to safety protocols in high-risk environments; zero-tolerance safety mindset
- High-level physical conditioning with experience in load-bearing movement and vertical mobility tasks
- Experienced in operating heavy vehicles in high-risk environments; adaptable to CDL-based utility equipment
- Led small teams in high-risk operations requiring coordination, trust, and communication
- Contributed to community policing efforts by fostering strong relationships with the local population.
Plumbing Assistant
BT plumbing
Modena, New York
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for plumbing tasks.
- Collaborated with team to complete plumbing projects, enhancing workflow and project outcomes.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
- Operated hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills, contributing to successful completion of plumbing installations and repairs.
- Assisted plumbers with installations and repairs of various plumbing systems.
Concrete Carpenter
Local Union 212
New York, New York
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Constructed concrete forms for foundations and structures, ensuring stability and alignment for successful builds.
- Operated power tools safely for cutting and shaping concrete materials, contributing to precision in project execution.
- Constructed wooden forms for pouring concrete, facilitating accurate and efficient pouring processes.
- Used power tools such as drills and saws to cut lumber into desired shapes.
- Built scaffolding to enable access to elevated work sites.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School
Pine Bush, NY06-2015
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Repair work
- Fall protection
- Heavy lifting
- Physical endurance
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
Certification
Dale Carnegie Training Course
- Professional skills, leadership, and the ability to influence and work effectively with others.
- Professional skills, leadership, and the ability to influence and work effectively with others.
Accomplishments
2022 Air National Guard Air Reserve Component NCO of the year
Timeline
Plumbing Assistant
BT plumbing
11.2020 - 06.2021
Concrete Carpenter
Local Union 212
10.2018 - 03.2020
Security forces Craftsman
105th Base Defense Squadron
12.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School