Carter Blinkhorn
KENNESAW,GEORGIA
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I leveraged professional communication and field operations expertise at Terracon and the Navy Reserve to enhance project outcomes. Excelling in workplace safety and data collection, I led a team to successfully complete a barracks project in Kuwait, showcasing my leadership and technical skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician 1
Terracon
01.2021 - Current
- Conduct field inspections and quality assurance for concrete and soil across various projects, including data centers, restaurants, landscaping, and apartment complexes.
- Perform concrete sampling and tests (air content, temperature, slump) to ensure quality standards.
- Conduct soil tests for compaction and water density, and observe proof rolls for roads, building pads, and parking lots to prevent subgrade issues.
- Monitor the placement of MSE walls and perform soil density testing to verify structural integrity.
Engineering Aide
Navy Reserve
10.2018 - Current
- Engineering Duties: Conduct surveys and prepare hydrographic, topographic, and architectural drawings. Design grading and drainage systems, test soil and asphalt, and oversee quality control for construction projects.
- Certifications: Completed Nuclear Densometer Training, 169th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
- Leadership and Administration: Serve as Team Leader for Class 502-19, manage a company of 15 personnel, and ensure detachment readiness for deployment.
- Deployment Experience: Led a project in Kuwait (April 2021 – 2022) to complete construction of a barrack for 128 soldiers, including electrical, plumbing, and finishing work. Managed inventory and resource allocation for the project.
- Commendations:Top Honor Graduate, Class 502-19, Engineering Aide "A" School, April 2018.
Team Leader, Class 502-19.
Customer Service Representative
Publix
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Customer Interaction: Provided exceptional service by greeting customers, answering questions, and addressing complaints. Assisted customers with special orders and out-of-stock items.
- Sales and Product Handling: Processed transactions, including cash and money orders. Managed inventory by restocking shelves, organizing stock rooms, and ensuring product quality.
- Bakery Duties: Prepared and packaged bakery products, managed display cases, and operated bakery equipment. Maintained cleanliness and organization in the bakery and store areas.
- Operational Support: Assisted with store opening duties, including cash drawer counting and equipment checks. Compiled monetary reports and managed cash stock and inventory balances.
Education
Associates in Commercial Construction Managment - Commercial Construction Management
Gwinnett Technical
Lawrenceville, GA12.2024
No Degree - Technical School For The Navy in Engineering Aide
Brown Hall School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO04.2019
Skills
- Field Operations
- Workplace Safety
- Professional Communication
- Data Collection
- Word Excel
- Power Tool Usage
- Quality Assurance
- Osh Regulation
- Problem Solving
- Construction Scheduling
Accomplishments
Concrete Testing Level 1
Timeline
Field Technician 1
Terracon
01.2021 - Current
Engineering Aide
Navy Reserve
10.2018 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Publix
11.2015 - 10.2018
Associates in Commercial Construction Managment - Commercial Construction Management
Gwinnett Technical
No Degree - Technical School For The Navy in Engineering Aide
Brown Hall School
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