Blayke Axnix
Colona,IL
Summary
Passionate heavy machinery and trucks enthusiast with a background in equipment maintenance and team management seeking a sales position at RDO Truck Center. Possessing strong relationship-building skills, a knack for customer satisfaction, and a drive to achieve exceptional sales results. Excited to utilize my expertise and talents to drive business growth and elevate RDO Truck Center to new and exciting levels.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Supervisor
Altar Metal and Recycling
Davenport, IA
10.2022 - Current
- Supervise teams effectively.
- Work with my team to ensure that the plant is up to date on maintenance and provide an exciting and safe workplace.
- Filled in for the plant supervisor in his absence.
- Lead by example by taking on many jobs myself, including operating all heavy equipment, and taking on challenges that are challenging for others, such as jobs at extreme elevations.
- I have personally overseen large projects in order to maximize production and efficiency, fostering strong relationships with my team members to maximize their potential and get the best results.
Aircraft Electrician
Illinois National Guard
Decatur, IL
11.2019 - Current
- Received field-level maintenance training for various military aircraft.
- Operate military vehicles such as Humvees and LMTVs for multiple hours at a time.
- Member of a squad focused on electrical-based maintenance on military vehicles.
- Perform final functional and operational testing of the electrical systems.
- Interpret technical data, such as blueprints, wiring diagrams, and specifications, to install and troubleshoot wiring installations.
Aircraft Electrician Technician
Illinois National Guard
Decatur, IL
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Deployed to the Middle East as a (15F) aircraft electrician to provide maintenance on Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters.
- Forward deployed to support Operation Inherent Resolve.
- Completed aircraft electrical maintenance in accordance with Army regulations.
- Operated aircraft tugs to tow helicopters on and off the flight line for maintenance purposes.
- Completed blade folding on Blackhawk helicopters to be prepared for transportation overseas.
- Assisted in loading and off-loading military equipment on a C-5 GALAXY aircraft.
- Completed roughly 1,000 hours of aircraft maintenance.
- Served as a member of the DART (Downed Aircraft Recovery Team) while overseas.
Production Lead/Supervisor
Quad City Freight
Davenport, IA
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated machinery such as forklifts, standup forklifts, cranes, Komatsu, and Caterpillar.
- Held a leadership position of training new employees and evaluating their ability to operate machinery.
- Overseen and completed many major projects.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for loading and unloading commercial trucks.
Education
Bachelors - Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business
Illinois State University
Normal, IL01-2025
Heavy Equipment OperaNons Level-I -
Associated Training Services
Sun Prairie, WI01.2022
High School Diploma -
Moline Senior High School
Moline, IL01.2019
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Heavy equipment safety
- Supervisor and Management
- Electrical experience
- Hardworking
- Dedicated
- Detail-Oriented
- Team- Oriented
- Leadership qualities
- Strong work ethic
- Written and Oral Communication
- Multi-skilled individual
- Dependable
- Motivated
References
- Anthony McCash, Owner/Operator, (309) 206-5870, a.e.mccash@icloud.com
- Sgt. Matthew Trimble, (15T) Blackhawk Repairer, (217) 692-2772, machew.trimble.mil@mail.mil
- Jon Stover, John Deere Representative, (309) 948-0276, Stoverjonathans2@jhondeere.com
Timeline
Aircraft Electrician Technician
Illinois National Guard
02.2023 - 01.2024
Team Supervisor
Altar Metal and Recycling
10.2022 - Current
Production Lead/Supervisor
Quad City Freight
05.2020 - 08.2021
Aircraft Electrician
Illinois National Guard
11.2019 - Current
Bachelors - Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business
Illinois State University
Heavy Equipment OperaNons Level-I -
Associated Training Services
High School Diploma -
Moline Senior High School
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