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Ben Abshire

680 S Calhoun PL, APT B206, Star

Summary

Personable and dependable with years of experience managing day-to-day operations at a family-owned coffee roastery, from equipment maintenance to customer service. Known for staying calm under pressure and leading with a smile. I also serve in the U.S. Army Reserve as a 12B Combat Engineer, bringing discipline, teamwork, and a strong sense of responsibility to everything I do. I'm driven by a desire to build a meaningful and stable life for my wife and future family, and to serve my community with integrity and heart.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Combat Engineer

US Army Reserve
09.2019 - Current
  • Main duties of job were; construct and destroy obstacles for friendly and enemy convoys, identifying and proofing minefields, handling various authorized demolition charges and detonation devices, and occasionally conduct urban clearance operations.
  • Operated and maintained broad range of large and small vehicles.
  • Experience with managing resources, maintaining vital equipment, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
  • Trained to handle and operate various weapon platforms such as; SIG Sauer M17 pistol (9mm), M4A1 carbine (5.56mm), M249 light machine gun (5.56mm), M240B medium machine gun (7.62mm), and other various weapons systems.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth anywhere from $7,500-1,800,000.

Coffee Roaster

Regal Office Coffee
10.2018 - Current
  • Built orders for coffee and coffee related products.
  • Installed, maintained, and repaired coffee machinery.
  • Delivered and stocked customer orders and addressing their needs.
  • Prepared and drove delivery vans to customers in all cities in the Treasure Valley.
  • Delivered exceptional, professional, and personable customer service to each customer.
  • Operated a Loring S15 Falcon to roast raw, green coffee beans.
  • Oversaw roasting process, ensuring consistent flavor profiles and quality standards across multiple coffee blends.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire
08.2024

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Team collaboration
  • Interpersonal abilities
  • Customer service
  • Time management

Accomplishments

    -Army Achievement Medal

    -Challenge coin for winning 391 Engineer Company Annual 2025 Squad Stakes

    -Training employees standards and expectations of them while on the job

    -Never lost any sensitive items or gear issued by the US Army

    -Balanced having a full-time job at family business, earning bachelor's degree, having a part-time military career, and building a loving-mature relationship with my now wife, all at the same time

Hobbies and Interests

Travel, History, Camping, Watching movies, Reading, and Playing cards and boardgames

Timeline

Combat Engineer

US Army Reserve
09.2019 - Current

Coffee Roaster

Regal Office Coffee
10.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

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