Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
References
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GeneralManager

Blaise Lowry

Altamont,IL

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time entry level position utilizing the skills obtained from both civilian and military training. Motivated to learn hands on and gain experience while working hard to complete quality work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Diesel Mechanic

Illinois National Guard
Champaign, IL
11.2020 - Current
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
  • Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
  • Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Koerners Distribution
Effingham, IL
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets, and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Manufacturing Associate

Express Employment
Effingham, IL
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.

Vending Associate & Customer Service

Pepsi
Effingham, IL
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
  • Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
  • Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
  • Increased customer satisfaction significantly within department.
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers and refrigerated box trucks.

Forklift Operator

Menards
Effingham, IL
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.

Wash Bay Attendant

Blue Beacon Truck Wash
Effingham, Illinois
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Provided exceptional customer service by recommending and apprising customers on service options, pricing, and savings opportunities through memberships or promotional information.
  • Evaluated vehicles' exterior ahead of car wash service to ascertain and relay all issues to customers.
  • Rinsed objects and placed on drying racks or used cloth, squeegees or air compressors to dry surfaces.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment throughout self-service and vehicle wash areas, comprising power washers and central vacuums' individual units.
  • Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.

Education

High School Diploma -

Beecher City High School
Beecher City, IL
05.2020

Skills

Customer Service

Vehicle Prevention & Maintenance

Forklift Operation & Safety

Vehicle HVAC Education & Training

Box Truck / LMTV Driver Training

Certification

  • Certified AC, Illinois National Guard - August 2021
  • LMTV Certified, Illinois National Guard - 2021

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Koerners Distribution
03.2022 - 09.2022

Manufacturing Associate

Express Employment
11.2021 - 03.2022

Diesel Mechanic

Illinois National Guard
11.2020 - Current

Vending Associate & Customer Service

Pepsi
11.2020 - 03.2021

Forklift Operator

Menards
04.2020 - 08.2020

Wash Bay Attendant

Blue Beacon Truck Wash
10.2018 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Beecher City High School

References

Bobbi Swift - 618-513-1918

Pam Hawkins - 618-322-2218

Ronda Yates - 618-322-3657

References

Bobbi Swift - 618-513-1918

Pam Hawkins - 618-322-2218

Ronda Yates - 618-322-3657

Blaise Lowry