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Blake Taylor

Blake Taylor

Celina,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as an Underground Utility Locator at USIC, excelling in conflict resolution and customer service. Proven expertise in accurately locating utilities and maintaining compliance with regulations. Recognized for delivering high-quality results under pressure while utilizing advanced electronic equipment and effective communication skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Underground Utility Locator

USIC
08.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with other departments on large scale projects requiring coordination between multiple disciplines
  • Accurately located and marked underground utilities using electronic locating equipment
  • Maintained detailed records of locate activities as required by local laws and regulations

Polyaspartic Flooring Installer

LS Concrete Coatings
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Skilled in surface preparation, mixing, and applying polyaspartic coatings for durable and high-performance flooring
  • Experienced in concrete grinding, shot blasting, and decorative enhancements
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency
  • Proficient in handling specialized tools and ensuring seamless finishes within tight deadlines
  • Optimized daily planning, resulting in 15% increase in productivity
  • Maintained regular communication with customers, ensuring satisfaction
  • Implemented system to document production, improving documentation and resulting in fewer errors
  • Prepared quotes based on customer orders
  • Collaborated with management to generate ideas for process improvement and opportunities to increase sales

Assistant Inspector

Super Inspector
01.2021 - 01.2022

Assistant Inspector to the Senior Inspector with a proven track record in inspecting residential properties for structural integrity, safety, and code compliance. Adept at assessing all major systems, including roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Skilled in producing detailed, easy-to-understand inspection reports and providing expert recommendations. Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to homeowners, realtors, and contractors.

Team Lead/Manager

Target Network Integration LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020

Streamlined and optimized team calendars, ensuring timely project completion and exceeding customer satisfaction targets; reduced project delivery time by 20% and achieved 95% on-time completion rate. Assisted in training and developing team members, providing insight and support to increase their skills and knowledge, generating quality work and the overall success of employees in the work place.


Specialized in audio-visual work, desktop roll-outs, goggle chromebooks, and some networking. Mainly for school districts all over the state of Texas.


Maintained comprehensive project documentation to ensure effective project management, including project plans, timelines, and status reports.


Orchestrated delivery and installation of software/hardware ensuring successful implementation and user adoption.


Demonstrated composure/professionalism in high pressure situations, skillfully diffusing tense in situations that arise.



Lawn Care Technician

Perm-O-Green Lawn Service
01.2017 - 01.2018

Experienced Lawn Care Technician skilled in maintaining healthy lawns through fertilizing and weed control. Adept at using lawn care equipment and applying treatments safely. Focused on delivering excellent customer service, improving lawn quality, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to efficient, high-quality work.


Optimized daily planning, resulting in 15% increase in productivity. Maintained regular communication with customers, ensuring satisfaction. Implemented our system to document production, improving documentation and resulting in fewer errors. Collaborated with management to generate ideas for process improvement and opportunities to increase sales

Education

EMT -

Vernon College
01.2018

High School - General Studies

Allen High School
Allen
06-2011

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Management/Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Google/Microsoft
  • Data Entry
  • Remote Communication Tools
  • Organization
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Deadline Management
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • Safety Awareness

Timeline

Underground Utility Locator

USIC
08.2024 - Current

Polyaspartic Flooring Installer

LS Concrete Coatings
01.2022 - 08.2024

Assistant Inspector

Super Inspector
01.2021 - 01.2022

Team Lead/Manager

Target Network Integration LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020

Lawn Care Technician

Perm-O-Green Lawn Service
01.2017 - 01.2018

EMT -

Vernon College

High School - General Studies

Allen High School