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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technician 2
Terracon
Lawrenceville, GA
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
Assistant Superintendent (Engineering Aide)
Navy Reserve
Roswell
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
- Duties performed overseas and home: Conducts estimating materials needed for and ordering thru supply officer plumbing, electrical and material needed for projects and site maintenance
- Creating schedules for team leads of crews to coordinate between crew leaders and engineers in order to accomplish tasks
- Created strategies for improving efficiency within the organization while maintaining quality standards of service delivery.
- Performed administrative tasks such as record-keeping and filing of paperwork in accordance with departmental standards.
- Ensured all training materials were up-to-date and distributed appropriately across departments.
- 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
Roswell, GA
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 - Commercial Construction Management
Gwinnett Technical
Lawrenceville, GANo Degree - Technical School For The Navy in Engineering Aide
Brown Hall School
Fort Leonard Wood, MOSkills
- Field Operations
- Workplace Safety
- Professional Communication
- Data Collection
- Word Excel
- Power Tool Usage
- Quality Assurance
- Osh Regulation
- Problem Solving
- Construction Scheduling
- Cost analysis and Planning
- Planning alternatives
- Engineering analysis
- Schedule management
- Adaptive thinking
Accomplishments
- Concrete Testing Level 1
- Seabee Combat Warfare Pin
- Expendary Warfare Combat Pin
- Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5)
- ICC Soils Special Inspector
Certification
- Contract Adiminstatior
- Esimtaor
- ACI Concrete Inspector
- ICC Special Inspector
Timeline
Field Technician 2
Terracon
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Superintendent (Engineering Aide)
Navy Reserve
10.2018 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Publix
11.2015 - 10.2018
Associates - Commercial Construction Management
Gwinnett Technical
No Degree - Technical School For The Navy in Engineering Aide
Brown Hall School
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