Ben Cardenas
Cleburne,TX
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Census Worker
Census Bureau
Fort Worth, TX
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
- Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
- Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.
- Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
- Performed field staff duties critical to completing accurate count in hard-to-reach communities.
- Attended team meetings to develop job knowledge.
- Communicated with Census takers via phone to answer questions and expedite process.
- Leveraged smartphones to record information.
- Brought relevant language skills and cultural familiarity to successfully access neighborhood residents.
- Served as last line of defense to obtain accurate count for federal funding and fair political representation.
- Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
- Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call.
- Delivered information from script regarding surveys for on-demand phone project assignment.
- Devised and implemented effective interviewing techniques and strategies to identify best candidates for each position.
- Analyzed and evaluated data, identifying trends in recruitment process.
- Utilized data-driven tracking system and recruitment processes to find optimal candidates for interviews and employment opportunities.
- Developed thorough understanding of job requirements and qualifications to steer recruitment efforts toward appropriate job profiles.
- Investigated candidate history and employment claims to confirm eligibility for positions.
Retired
None Currently
Cleburne, TX
09.2015 - 06.2020
Electrician's Apprentice
Morley Moss
Sunnyvale, TX
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Worked with Master Electrician and other electricians to provide installation, repair and maintenance for [Type] systems.
- Assisted Master Electrician in conduit placement inside designated partitions, walls and other concealed areas.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Identified and studied electrical problems to determine correct solutions.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
Driver
Granite Construction
Joshua, TX
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
CNC Machinist
Express Employment Services
Ft Worth Tx
04.2014 - 05.2014
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Performed accurate [Type] tool changes and offsets.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Frac Hand
Weatherford Drilling International
Cleburne, TX
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Conducted routine field safety audits to enforce pre- and post-trip standards.
- Examined proper lubrication and functioning of pumps and mechanical equipment through.
- Maneuvered control panels to regulate and coordinate product flow rates.
- Maintained supplies inventory by frequently checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for needed supplies.
- Replaced and maintained [Type] valves by replacing O-rings.
- Drained tanks and prepared for oil pickup by verifying accuracy of gauges and checking rates on [Type] pumps.
- Lifted, installed and removed equipment in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
Education
Associate of Science - Autocad
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Reading Comprehension
- Customer Experience
- Demographics Information
- Providing Feedback
- Tact and Sensitivity
- Subject Interviewing
- Creative Solutions
- Client Support
- Detailed Instruction
- Active Listening
- Operations Management
- Industry Trends
- Market Research
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Census Worker
Census Bureau
06.2020 - 09.2020
Retired
None Currently
09.2015 - 06.2020
Electrician's Apprentice
Morley Moss
05.2015 - 08.2015
Driver
Granite Construction
07.2014 - 11.2014
CNC Machinist
Express Employment Services
04.2014 - 05.2014
Frac Hand
Weatherford Drilling International
04.2012 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Autocad
Tarrant County College District