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Ben Cardenas

Cleburne,TX

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Census Worker

Census Bureau
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
09.2015 - 06.2020

Electrician's Apprentice

Morley Moss
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
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
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
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, TX

Skills

  • 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

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