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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Interest
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Blake Hutchinson

Blake Hutchinson

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in equipment operation and project planning, honed at Tower Systems Inc. and I.A.T.S.E Local 835. Excelled rigging and heavy lifting, while fostering teamwork and safety compliance. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and implementing rigorous safety protocols. Skilled in mechanical knowledge and active listening, ensuring project success and team cohesion.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Journeymen

I.A.T.S.E Local 835
Orlando, FL
01.2014 - Current
  • Oversaw inventory for signage, banners, and literature
  • Addressed issues promptly for exhibitors during the event
  • Assisted with queries related to onsite activities
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks.
  • Set up and tore down stage sets, lighting, rigging and sound equipment.
  • Organized tools and supplies for use during production.
  • Worked alongside technical staff to guarantee successful show procedures
  • Placed furniture, platforms, risers or any necessary items required for a show and event.
  • Inspected cables, wires and rigging points regularly for wear or damage.
  • Installed temporary power sources when needed.
  • Set up tables and chairs for meetings according to layout plans.
  • Implemented stringent safety protocols in the installation process
  • Transported equipment between various locations as needed.
  • Collaborated with technicians to troubleshoot issues related to setup or operation of equipment.
  • Followed strict safety protocols while handling heavy equipment, reducing risk of accidents.
  • Remained alert, active, and ready to respond to requests using variety of available resources.
  • Pitched in to help crews with set ups and identified problems that could have resulted in possible safety issues.

Tower Technician/Top Hand

Tower Systems Inc.
Orlando, FL
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Ensured optimal functioning of communication infrastructure
  • Conducted tower rigging procedures accurately
  • Ensured all towers met established safety standards through comprehensive evaluations
  • Examined antennas for functional integrity.
  • Utilized drills, saws, and ladders for tasks.
  • Executed technical tasks related to cable installation
  • Recorded all tower maintenance activities as per company guidelines
  • Proficiently managed tower ascents and descents with proper use of safety gear.
  • Fixed antenna cables by employing crimpers and strippers.
  • Refined signal calibration tools for reliable testing results
  • Executed preventative tasks to ensure optimal performance of network equipment.
  • Swiftly addressed and fixed network issues through component replacement
  • Monitored and identified issues in grounding systems due to environmental exposure
  • Oversaw vendor interactions to ensure timely delivery of parts for various projects
  • Scaled diverse structures to efficiently repair equipment
  • Ensured optimal supply levels for daily operations
  • Operator of various heavy equipment, including forklifts, all-terrain forklifts, boom trucks, boom lifts, and skid steers with various attachments, as well as excavators ranging in different sizes.
  • Assisted in the assembly of cranes and other heavy equipment.
  • Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
  • Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
  • Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections.
  • Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
  • Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
  • Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
  • Ensured conformance to safety standards regarding operational precautions
  • Verified daily schedules and instructions with project manager prior to beginning work on project.
  • Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
  • Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
  • Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
  • Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colonial High School
Orlando, FL
07-2011

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Equipment operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Rigging
  • Working collaboratively with others
  • Load and unload
  • Electrical experience
  • Tower climbing with the use of proper PPE
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Blueprint and floor plan reading
  • Flexible learning
  • Time management
  • Work ethic
  • Project planning and preparation
  • Weight distribution
  • Hoisting equipment
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Signal communication
  • Accident Prevention
  • Fall protection
  • Heavy Lifting
  • OSHA regulations compliance
  • Hazard Identification
  • Materials Movement
  • Chain hoist operation
  • Two-way radio communication
  • Rigging planning

Affiliations

  • Car and motorcycle enthusiast
  • Love building computers
  • traveling and exploring outside my comfort zone
  • Spending time with the people closest to me

Accomplishments

  • Tower Technician of the year 2022
  • Journeymen stage hand for I.A.T.S.E LOCAL 835

Certification

  • OSHA 10 and 30
  • CPR certified
  • NWSA certified
  • Willingness to get certified in anything.

Languages

English
Professional

Interest

  • Very interested in building my career long term with a like minded company. Open to doing anything and everything to solidify myself with a well established company. Very loyal and hardworking. Being on time and fit for duty at all time is my number one priority. I enjoy the aspect of learning new and exciting things as i am always open to expanding my horizon to becoming a bigger better version of myself. I am well rounded when it comes to skill, can also learn things pretty fast.

Timeline

Tower Technician/Top Hand

Tower Systems Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2024

Journeymen

I.A.T.S.E Local 835
01.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Colonial High School

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