Caelan Kopriva
Traer,IA
Summary
- Reputable Technician with five years of hands-on experience monitoring and servicing systems and troubleshooting electrical equipment.
- Conducted maintenance on electrical equipment worth over $3,200,000 as well as maintaining accountability and records of said equipment.
- Critical thinker, possesses ability for problem solving.
- Able to work independently and also as a team very easily.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Optics Technician
United States Marine Corps
Oceanside, CA
03.2019 - 03.2024
- Consisted of the troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair of millions of dollars worth of ground ordnance equipment such as lasers, night vision, thermal imaging and missile guidance sets
- Appointed to a head management position in my workspace for two years which made me responsible for well over $3,200,000 worth of equipment while maintaining 100% accountability of all items
- Provided on-the-job training and development initiatives to new marines under my care
- Supervised the maintaining records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on all equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Saved our military organization over $100,000 through conducting maintenance organically
Range Associate/Unofficial Instructor
Iron Sights Indoor Shooting Range
Oceanside, CA
09.2022 - 02.2024
- During my time at Iron Sights I instructed over 100 first time shooters on proper weapons handling, safety and marksmanship
- Conducted demonstrations and group activities in order for first time shooters to learn through their peers
- Worked one-on-one with many customers who struggled greatly to understand lessons given
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Coordinated and facilitated training, encouraging group participation and ownership.
- Heavily emphasized weapon safety utilizing the four weapon safety rules at all times even when a prop firearm was used
- Along with the job came the knowledge of the effects of overexposure to lead and the correct way of storing and disposing of items contaminated by lead.
Warehouse Employee
VGM Fulfillment
Waterloo, IA
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Picked, packed, and shipped customer orders accurately while meeting all deadlines.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse area by sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash daily.
- Verified accuracy of shipping information prior to packing items for shipment.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Received bonuses for picking and shipping orders 90% of my entire time with VGM while only working part time.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IAHigh School Diploma -
North Tama High School
Traer, IASkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Component Replacement
- Team Training
- Issue Resolution
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Minor Carpentry
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Customer Interaction
- Risk Mitigation
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Attention to Detail
Military Training -
Below I have listed training I received within the US Marine Corps along with what I learned that may be applicable to the electrical industry
Recruit Training
- First Aid
Marine Combat Training
- Basic team leading skills
- Critical thinking and assessing
Basic Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer
- Electrical Theory
- Brief Mechanical Theory
- Electric Circuits Laboratory
- Electric Safety and Hazards
- Maintenance Systems Management
- Reading Technical Manuals
- Troubleshooting, diagnostics and repairing of equipment
Lance Corporal Seminar
- Peer level leadership skills
Corporals Course
- Lower level leadership skills
- Risk Management
Miscellaneous Classes and Courses
- Stress Management
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (advanced first aid)
References -
- US Marine Corps
Captain Steven J D'eliseo; Logistics Officer in Charge
(954) 856-9268
- Iron Sights Indoor Shooting Range
Chris Harrington; General Manager
(760) 473-4072
- VGM Fulfillment
Steven Kohlmeyer; Shift Manager
(319) 464-5868
Timeline
Range Associate/Unofficial Instructor
Iron Sights Indoor Shooting Range
09.2022 - 02.2024
Optics Technician
United States Marine Corps
03.2019 - 03.2024
Warehouse Employee
VGM Fulfillment
06.2018 - 02.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Ellsworth Community College
High School Diploma -
North Tama High School
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